What Keeps Election Integrity Advocates Fighting?
With so much energy expended — and money spent — to restrict access to the ballot box, what’s it like to have to fight for one of the pillars of democracy?
1677 results found for "only receipts found in Tamerlan’s pockets were receipts for his self-incriminating bomb-making materials"
How the Supreme Court Played Capture the Flag: Conversation with Sen. Whitehouse
Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D) outlines “The Scheme” by which right-wing forces have spent 50 years capturing control of the Supreme Court.
Stories-You-Didn't-Read Department
The other day, I came upon an article I’d read in the British paper, The Independent, during the summer, when I was visiting the British isles. The article was, frankly, stunning. I had tucked it away for later, and intended to see how it would be covered in the United States. Well, much to my […]
Classic WHY: Just Asking—Media Outfoxed on Spate of Bizarre Shootings?
In the wake of the Charleston shootings, it’s worth revisiting this discussion about how—and why—the media discourages deeper scrutiny of violence in the US.
Editors’ Picks for Sept 16
Welfare Myth Debunked, Muslim Kid Builds WhatsWrongWithAmerica-O-Meter, and More
Double and Even Triple Government: Russ Baker on Deep Politics and the Bushes
Russ Baker speaks to OpEd News’ Joan Brunwasser about the mainstream media’s growing acknowledgment that there is a “Double Government” and possibly even a Triple Government. Russ then discusses how the Bush family is preparing to put a third president in office.
WhoWhatWhy Exclusive: Our Homeless, Explosive Radioactive Waste
A formidable glitch occurred just as the United States prepares to embark on a multi-billion-dollar program to restart production of nuclear weapons. An explosion at an underground waste dump in New Mexico—complete with some sky-high kitty litter—is highlighting the dangers inherent not only in the weapons of mass destruction themselves but in the deadly wastes their development has left over the past 75 years. Here’s WhoWhatWhy’s exclusive report.
Ukraine’s Second Front: Disease, Famine, Toxic Air
Beyond the battlefield, Ukrainians must mobilize against the longer-term health consequences of war.
Hijacking Cars, Controlling Weather & Obama’s Libyan Failure: Feb. 20, 2015
NOW LIVE ON WhoWhatWhy Car Hacking Report Refuels Concerns About Michael Hastings Crash by Mary Papenfuss A chilling 60 Minutes demonstration of how easy it is for hackers to take over a vehicle’s controls is refueling suspicion about the death of gonzo journalist Michael Hastings. Marathon Bombing Suspect’s Slim Chance of Moving His Trial from […]
The Iran Nuclear Deal and the View From Tehran
Want to understand the consequences of pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal? What it means for the US, Iran, and rest of the world? Listen to this conversation with Iran scholar and former Iranian ambassador and government official Seyed Hossein Mousavian.
Has America Lost Its Grip on Reality?
Renowned author, professor, and psychiatrist Robert J. Lifton exposes the similarities between today’s ideological polarization, Chinese communist thought reform, and cults.
Russ Baker & Peter B. Collins: Does Official Weinergate Story Cut the Mustard?
Russ Baker and veteran podcaster Peter B. Collins discuss the downfall and disgrace of New York politician Anthony Weiner, the effect it had on the 2016 presidential election, and what unseen forces may have been working behind the scenes.