The Big Count: What’s Happening With the Census?
The Trump administration first wanted to include a question on immigration status on the census. Then they ended it early. Now, the sanctity of the decennial count hangs in the balance.
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How Extreme Heat From Climate Change Distorts Human Behavior
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Our Favorite Cartoon Op-Eds of 2020
In addition to hard-hitting news, WhoWhatWhy brings you insightful, sometimes controversial, sometimes hilarious, and always thought-provoking commentary and opinion. Here are some of our favorite pieces from this year.
Why Can’t Republicans Be Funny?
Do they even know what a joke is?
Georgia Voters on Our Minds
For Georgians it may seem like there’s no great option for voting. But apathy and not voting only plays into the suppressors’ hands. Though things may look bad, citizen awareness is rising, and we hope that you’ll participate in this fragile enterprise we call democracy.
Thought Control: US Monitors Social Media Activity of Visa Applicants
Want a visa to the US? Then you have to be prepared to disclose your social media activity — even though there is no evidence that type of screening can identify threats.
The Sliver of the Electorate That Could Defeat Trump
Some people love Trump no matter what. Others will never vote for him. A small third group decides it.
Detroit Sloppiness May Doom Clinton’s Chances
Old voting machines and the Election Day sloppiness of officials in Detroit may disqualify tens of thousands of ballots from Michigan’s recount, which would make it very difficult for Hillary Clinton to prevail in the state.
The Latest Casualty of States’ Rights: Your Vote
The White House shot down a critical election security bill ahead of the November midterms under the guise of federalist principles. Will our democracy pay the price for this dogmatic approach to states’ rights?
US Income Inequality Worsens, Widening to a New Gap
Some Voting Machines Still Have Decade-Old Vulnerabilities ; Why Japan’s Trains Work So Well ; and More Picks 9/30
Cybersecurity Battle on Hold in Georgia as Election Nears
After a federal judge put the brakes on a case questioning the security of Georgia’s voting machines, a look back shows how Secretary of State Brian Kemp has ignored or minimized the problem.
Editors’ Picks for Feb 10
Now Even a Bush is Against Citizens United, Iran is Not Convinced on Voting Machines, New Hampshire Students Turned Away at the Voting Booth, and More Picks