The X-Factor: Elon Musk
Elon Musk presents a unique threat to democracy — and neither the media nor federal regulators are prepared to deal with the challenges he poses.
1619 results found for "only receipts found in Tamerlan’s pockets were receipts for his self-incriminating bomb-making materials"
Scrutineers Founder Emily Levy on Safeguarding Our Democracy
People whose goal is ending democracy are trying to gain control of our elections.
Big Challenges Lie Ahead as US Rejoins Paris Agreement
A few months after Trump quit the Paris Agreement, the US is back in, with no time to spare.
GOP’s Coziness With White Nationalism Opens a Line of Attack for Dems
As Republicans are increasingly comfortable with echoing the ideas and talking points of white nationalists, Democrats see an opportunity.
Trump-Appointed US Attorney Rejects Allegation of Whistleblower Retaliation
In a letter to Jim Jordan on Friday, David Weiss, the US attorney in Delaware, firmly rejected assertions that the investigation into Hunter Biden’s tax filings was impeded. Nevertheless, he gave House Republicans what they are looking for: enough ambiguity to continue their desired narrative.
Stop Kidding Yourself — Trump Will Be the Republican Nominee (or Destroy the GOP)
If Donald Trump were to lose the Republican nomination, he would destroy the GOP. Just because of that, it is inevitable that he will be chosen as the party’s presidential candidate in 2024.
Welcome, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson!
We expect you have been practicing and perfecting the art of the dissenting opinion and will be well-prepared to author an endless string of them until the day you retire in abject frustration.
What a Week! What a Week!
And we haven’t even reached the Ides of March yet. What next?
Hours Before Gag Order Hearing, Trump Rants and Raves
In a late-night rant, Donald Trump lied about what is at stake in Monday’s hearing on a limited gag order in his DC coup case.
Why Would Anybody Just Believe Elon Musk?
When reporting on Twitter glitches, it’s a good idea not to take Elon Musk’s explanations at face value.
Meet the Teenager Who Helped Push Florida Toward Cleaner Energy
PICKS are stories from many sources, selected by our editors or recommended by our readers because they are important, surprising, troubling, enlightening, inspiring, or amusing. They appear on our site and in our daily newsletter. Please send suggested articles, videos, podcasts, etc. to picks@whowhatwhy.org. Meet the Teenager Who Helped Push Florida Toward Cleaner Energy […]
…And Justice for All (Except Trump & His Cronies)
FPOTUS believes in rule BY law, not rule OF law.