Trump’s Lawyers Hope to Delay Coup Trial Forever
It can’t be easy to represent a man who is facing 91 criminal counts in four jurisdictions, keeps going on TV to admit his guilt to various crimes, and tries to intimidate judges and witnesses.
1619 results found for "only receipts found in Tamerlan’s pockets were receipts for his self-incriminating bomb-making materials"
Living and Dying by the Myth of Rugged Individualism
It’s long past time to challenge the American Dream. Alissa Quart reveals its harsh realities and calls for a new ethos that values community, fairness, and class worth.
Islamic Name? US Banks May Not Want Your Business
U.S. banks are summarily canceling accounts of some customers with Islamic surnames. Why? They won’t say. And the trend is happening coast to coast, according to a Muslim advocacy group. Is the government behind it?
Paris and Boston: That Other, Missing, Comparison
The attack on a Paris magazine by apparent Islamists prompted some in the media to compare it with the Boston Marathon Bombing. Russ Baker looks at a crucial similarity between the cases that’s missing from other accounts: the fact the security apparatus knew the alleged perpetrators very well.
Tsarnaev Trial Playing False Religion Card?
The narrative of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev as a radicalized religious zealot isn’t necessarily in keeping with case evidence.
Editors’ Picks for Sept 14
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The 9/11 Saudi Connection, Obama Going After Wall Street, Trump’s Deleted Tweet, and Fossil Fuel Free Aspen: Septe 14, 2015
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Russ Baker Talks Journalism, Bush Clan and Deep Politics
In a wide-ranging interview, WhoWhatWhy founder Russ Baker discusses the work we do, goes in-depth on the Bush family and the importance of good journalism.
Civil War History is Factual, But Fluid
Does the South really need controversial Confederate monuments in public squares to learn about the Civil War? Perhaps a trip to the museum is in order.
Could Tyranny Be Our Own Fault?
Professor Andrew Fiala on how our own human nature, combined with fools, sycophants, and citizens, is the force that could give rise to tyranny.
Rolling Bombs: Crude-Oil Rail Tankers Threaten U.S. Populations, Environment
A spate of derailments of trains carrying crude oil has hit the U.S. and Canada, and a new report warns that the technology involved is outdated and dangerous – and little is being done to address it. Mary Papenfuss investigates.
His Nuclear Materials
Why did Donald Trump steal classified information? We have some theories. What’s most frightening about them is that we just might be right.