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Our Most Important Stories in 2014
Here’s a hand-picked collection of our best journalism this year. We hope it arms you with the power of information, and inspires you into the new year.
Obama & the Pope Tango Into Cuba: Dec. 17, 2014
NOW LIVE ON WhoWhatWhy ICYMI: Government’s Final Onslaught Delays Barrett Brown’s Sentencing, by Douglas Lucas When is a plea deal not really a deal? When you’re jailed journalist Barrett Brown, and prosecutors show up at what’s supposed to be a one-day sentencing with hundreds of pages of evidence against you, looking for the longest prison […]
Jeb Beats Around the Bush: Dec. 16, 2014
NOW LIVE ON WhoWhatWhy Government’s Final Onslaught Delays Barrett Brown’s Sentencing, by Douglas Lucas When is a plea deal not really a deal? When you’re jailed journalist Barrett Brown, and prosecutors show up at what’s supposed to be a one-day sentencing with hundreds of pages of evidence against you, looking for the longest prison term […]
Role of Judges in Hiding Trump Activities Helped Pave Way for Eventual Victory
It’s possible Donald Trump might not have won — might not even have run for president — were it not for the action of a panel of judges years ago.
How Deep Is Your Knowledge of the Deep State?
Blame it on the Deep State! This is what politicians do when they get in trouble. It helps that people don’t really know what they’re talking about. While the term is now common — and commonly abused — WhoWhatWhy has been exploring this fascinating topic for years.
US Firms Target Legal Dissidents Abroad
When Uncle Sam’s allies want to spy on people—even U.S. citizens—help is only a web page away. A new report has unveiled a shadowy world of online vendors all too willing to share their hacking expertise to any government willing to pay.
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.
It’s the Free Speech, Stupid
Why our fight for democracy is not just about process and politics, but about underlying values like free speech.
Wisdom of the Ancients
Disregarding its own legal precedent, the Supreme Court goes looking for justification in arguments that didn’t believe in women, but did believe in witches.
The Right’s Selective Free-Speech Crusade for Doctors
This diabolical movement, propped up by a steady stream of dark money, clings to “free speech” like a life raft. But it’s all about whose speech is in line with their politics.
SCOTUS Gins Up Standing, Other Doctrines, to Get Where It Wants to Go
It is a sad commentary on the state of SCOTUS jurisprudence and political capture that anything not completely regressive or disastrous from this court now feels like a surprise gift brought by Santa at Christmas time.