US, Turkey Declare Economic War
An obscure case of an American pastor jailed in Turkey and a failed prisoner exchange have spiraled into declarations of economic war between the US and a key NATO ally.
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Report: Fewer Coal Jobs and Lower Income in Eastern Kentucky
Bezos More Powerful Than Trump? ; Fifteen Years of Forever Wars …and More Picks 8/21
Amid Fresh Saudi Royal Family Scrutiny, Remember 9/11
The killing and dismemberment of journalist Jamal Khashoggi inside a Saudi consulate has brought unwanted attention to the oil-rich kingdom. It’s perhaps a good time to remind the public of the often ignored Saudi royal family connections to 9/11.
Incoming Democrats May Curb Presidential War Powers
Why It’s Hard to Escape Amazon’s Long Reach ; ACLU Sues to Learn About NSA Call Records Program …and More Picks 12/26
ICE Dumps Hundreds of Migrants in Parking Lot Before Christmas With No Plans for Food and Shelter
Economic Struggle in Japan ; Pentagon Says 35 Killed in Trump’s First Yemen Raid …and More Picks 12/27
From Useful Idiot to Working Asset
Former Navy officer, intelligence analyst, and author Malcolm Nance talks about the Trump/Putin master plan.
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.
Steve McCurry Merges Art and Photojournalism
Award-winning photojournalist Steve McCurry is perhaps best known for his iconic picture of “Afghan Girl.” Edward Girardet explores where the Philadelphia-based photographer is today.
Census Bureau’s ‘Synthetic’ Data Plan Worries Researchers
Another Victim of the Floyd Killing: The Right to Protest ; How the ‘Culture War’ Could Break Democracy ; and More Picks 5/28
WhoWhatWhy’s Best of Memorial Day 2021
As we remember and mourn those who died in various wars, we also need to remember how these wars came about. You may think you know, but you may be surprised by what you read below.
FBI Makes Midnight Release of Shocking New Information on Saudi-9/11 Complicity
The FBI, seemingly seeking to avoid too much scrutiny, released shocking new information about Saudi government ties to the 9/11 hijackers — late on a Saturday night.
Lebanon’s Political Establishment Begins an Ominous New Chapter
The decision by one of Lebanon’s most iconic leaders to exit politics creates a power vacuum likely to be filled by Iran-backed Hezbollah.