Home of the Not-So-Brave
The ultimate object of terrorism is to strike fear in the hearts of enemies. By that measure, the current hysteria over whether to allow Syrian refugees into the United States may just be the Islamic State’s biggest victory.
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Putin’s Real Reason for War? A Wag-the-Dog Theory
A look at why Putin may have started the war in Ukraine primarily for his domestic political needs inside Russia.
Congress Well Compensated for Selling Net Privacy
Trump Budgets Take Aim at Train Travel ; GOP Looks to Democrats Rather Than Freedom Caucus for Tax Reform for 4/6
Saudis + 9/11 Cover Up/Cluster Bombs/And More
Syria Further Complicated After Turk Entry ; Clinton’s Questionable Use of Tax Dollars ; Tea Party Loses to Establishment …and More Picks
Was Lauer an Open Secret?
GOP’s Safety Net War ; Democrats Need a New RFK? ; Sessions and Marijuana …and More Picks 12/8
Wisconsin Election Dust-Up
Political Neophyte in CA Senate Race Has Most Small-Dollar Donations ; Clinton Calls for Action on Russia …and More Picks 3/1
Decoding Putin and Russia: A Conversation with Sam Ramani
Sam Ramani’s must-read Twitter feed on Ukraine is just a teaser for this deep and insightful look at Putin and Russia.
Big Win for Medicaid
Puerto Rico’s Power Problem ; US Revives Assad Gas Claims …and More Picks 1/25
The Power of Technology to Bear Witness to War Crimes
In each of our pockets are devices with the power to bear witness. Suddenly violations of human rights are documented for the ages and may be more easily prosecuted.
Explosive Radioactive Waste. Anthrax Hijinks & CIA Assassinations: June 4, 2015
NOW LIVE ON WhoWhatWhy WhoWhatWhy Exclusive: Our Homeless, Explosive Radioactive Waste by Paul DeRienzo A formidable glitch occurred just as the United States prepares to embark on a multi-billion-dollar program to restart production of nuclear weapons. An explosion at an underground waste dump in New Mexico—complete with some sky-high kitty litter—is highlighting the dangers inherent not […]
The MH17 Downing: Won’t Get Fooled Again
There’s a rush to judgment about who shot down Malaysian Airlines Flight 17. That’s clearly dangerous with Ukraine a flashpoint in what appears to be turning into a new Cold War. Here are some things to think about as we try to separate fact from speculation and even outright fiction.
Why Iran Is the US’s Go-To Enemy in the Middle East
Iran has been stuck in the craw of US foreign policy for 40 years. Longtime Iran expert Gary Sick looks at how we got to where we are today.