Bye Bye Fido, Hello Robo
Is a cat or dog too much responsibility for you? Don’t worry — AI robots are replacing them.
Have We All Lost Touch With Reality?
A world-renowned psychologist talks about the collective trauma we are all suffering as a result of modern political manipulation.
What If the US, Like Germany, Bans Hate Speech in the Future?
A provocative essay by a noted civil rights attorney on the dangers of censorship, and why he believes that “the only defense against a bad guy’s hate speech is a good guy’s counter-speech.” OPINION
Trump Shutdown Compounds Threat to Public Safety and Protection
Federal agencies had already been reeling from the Trump administration’s disdain for regulation. The shutdown adds insult to injury — and puts Americans at risk.
Are You a Skeptic?
Insightful, funny, and surprising quotations on the subject of skepticism, by some of the wittiest people who ever lived. We ran this collection before — and we will probably run it again. We don’t think you can ever get enough of this kind of thing.
Will Congress Help Rape Victims Get Justice?
There is a recognized process for documenting the medical evidence of rape. When followed correctly, it often leads to a criminal conviction. Unfortunately not enough hospitals have nurses trained to do it. Will Congress act?
A Rule Fit for a King
President Donald Trump’s disdain for rules and his anticipated emergency power grab is leaving some Democrats giddy with visions of what a future president could do for their cherished causes. That’s a mistake, both legally and morally. OPINION
Want to Know What Foods Are Healthy for You? Just Ask Your Poop
Breakthrough analytical methods are proving how your microbiome — all the bacteria in your body — can hold the key to health and happiness.
A Border Wall as Architecture
A look at the existing border walls and borderlands between the US and Mexico, and the unique landscape they have created.
Election Advocates Eye Florida Fixes for 2020
Passage of Amendment 4 restored voting rights to more than a million Floridians, but advocates of election integrity want to see more accountability from election administrators in the Sunshine State before 2020.
Recognition of Ukrainian Church Increases Risk of War With Russia
Orthodox religious politics are often Byzantine. Yet the earthly repercussions of the split between the Ukrainian and Russian churches could be severe.
Can Worker Participation on Corporate Boards Fight Income Inequality?
A corporation’s board of directors is elected by its shareholders, presumably with company profit and higher share value in mind. But what if the employees had some say about who sits at the table?
League of Women Voters Gets Trump Bump
The venerable League of Women Voters has seen a surge in members and resources since the 2016 election. Nearly 100 years after its founding, the League has become a major player in the fight against voter suppression.
Trump and GOP Lawmakers: Going Along to Get Along
Opinion: Many GOP lawmakers recognize President Donald Trump is bad for the country, as exemplified by Sen. Mitt Romney’s (UT) recent Washington Post op-ed. But the chances of him or any of them diverging from the Trump agenda are slim to none.
Supreme Court Could Get in the Way of Gerrymandering Reform
While some critics of partisan gerrymandering hope the Supreme Court can put a stop to it, others fear the court may actually enable states to draw unfair maps.
Fighting Algae With Algae — A Problem Solving Itself
It sounds odd, but algae is being harnessed to reduce instances of algal bloom growing in lakes and reservoirs.
We All Have a Role to Play in What Will Be the Biggest Story of 2019
A bracing look at the real effects of global warming and a reminder that we can bury our heads in the sand about climate change for just so long. There are however some real global policy solutions that can still make a difference for our kids and grandkids — if we take substantive collective action.
Wrong Votes and System Failures Mar South Carolina Elections, Report Finds
A new report shows that the 2018 South Carolina primary and midterm elections had errors in both the software and the voting machine hardware, leading to hundreds of wrong votes.
Will Georgia Double Down on Non-Transparent, Vulnerable Election Machines?
Georgia officials may ignore the recommendation of independent cybersecurity experts in their selection of new voting equipment for the state.
WhoWhatWhy 2019: Where We Go From Here
2018 was a year of growth and accomplishment for WhoWhatWhy. We produced more stories than ever before. But we have even bigger aspirations, so here’s what we see on the horizon.