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In the final part of this five-part investigative series on the real (but still-hidden) backstory to the disastrous FEMA handling of Hurricane Katrina, we learn that no bad deed goes unrewarded, as those who ran FEMA into the ground joined the private sector as “experts,” and cashed in their access.
The US’s historical ascent to global dominance, and the implications for China, Russia, and today’s geopolitical landscape
The media totally flubbed the 2016 primary and general election. And that’s being kind. So far, it looks as though corporate news outlets will make the same mistakes again by putting profit over useful information on the candidates.
The discussion of Sirhan Sirhan’s possible release elides important questions about a deeply flawed investigation into the murder of Robert F. Kennedy.
In Hong Kong, intimidation and paranoia are seeping into everyday life.
Given the opportunity to show grace in the historic moment of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court, Republicans did what we have come to expect of them: the worst possible thing.
In Part 3 of our 3-part series, de Gaulle purges his government of presumed traitors and shuts down the “unhinged” murderous forces that were gunning down, blowing up, and poisoning “enemies of the French empire”— those who were for Algeria’s independence. But de Gaulle still remains a target for assassination attempts, one of which is spectacular.
Another Yemen hospital hit by airstrikes, Google executive helps Clinton campaign, military advises Obama to get US troops closer Syria and Iraq, and more Picks.
VOLUNTEER! WhoWhatWhy loves our volunteers. Right now, we can use help with photo research/editing, specialty research, fundraising, social media, and more. Please get in touch if interested and tell us about your relevant experience and skills. Now Live on WhoWhatWhy Photo credit: Adapted by WhoWhatWhy from: EIA.GOV / Wikipedia, HOUSE.GOV, Eric Kounce TexasRaiser / Wikimedia, Global Research. What Both Hillary and the GOP Are Covering […]
Black African entrepreneurs flocked to the Chinese megalopolis to buy clothing or trade goods — but got more than they bargained for.
Hey, are we living in the old USSR? It sure looks like it, judging from the way the media has closed ranks around a blatantly false account of George H.W. Bush’s life. This bothers us so much that we’re going to give you portions of his real biography — free.