Trump’s Voter Fraud Commission Was… a Fraud
Newly released documents from President Donald Trump’s now defunct voter fraud commission — ostensibly created to investigate “millions” of illegal votes — confirm that there was never any there there.
LeBron vs. Trump: A Tale of Two Schools
After President Donald Trump attacked LeBron James on Twitter — in the same week that the basketball star opened a school for children in need — we thought it might be fun to compare the charitable records of both men. The result is a slam dunk.
Signs of a Changing Climate: Record Heat Waves Across the Globe
All-time temperature records are being smashed around the globe. While US leaders remain skeptical of climate change, scientists are growing alarmed at the clear signs of its reality.
1943 Harlem Race Riot: What the Hell Happened?
On the 75th anniversary of the riot in Harlem, we wonder what, if anything, we have learned — and when and where the next riot will be.
What Will Happen If Abortion Legislation Is Turned Back to the States?
Some states’ laws are already cutting access to reproductive health care. What can the rest of the US expect if a conservative SCOTUS tips the balance on Roe v. Wade?
Use It or Lose It — Voter Purges on the Rise
Voter purging is on the rise in the US, according to a new report. Unfortunately, showing up at the ballot box and exercising your constitutional right is no guarantee that your vote will be counted.
A Reminder That Elections Matter and Every Vote Does Count
With the midterms now less than 100 days away, here is a reminder of why elections are important and why every vote matters.
GDP = Greatly Deceptive Prosperity
In spite of the one quarter GDP increase of 4.1 percent, the economy is not doing well for the majority of middle class Americans. Journalist Alissa Quart goes looking for the real America.
Oligarchs of the World, Unite!
The Trump administration has made it easier for oligarchs across the world to influence US politics. The Koch brothers are celebrating; transparency advocates are horrified.
Detection of Lake Awakens Age-Old Question: Is There Life on Mars?
The discovery of a large underground lake could constitute the strongest evidence yet for the possibility of life on Mars.
What Trump Was Hinting at in Cohen Tweet
Michael Cohen may have just jeopardized Trump’s presidency. Long before the spotlight was on the president’s most troublesome ex-attorney, WhoWhatWhy was probing this curious character in the Russiagate saga.