To the Brink of War, With No Upside
A surprising conversation about Iran with prominent Middle East scholar Stephen Zunes.
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Classic WhoWhatWhy: Only “Lone Wolves” Commit Terror?
The Chattanooga shootings in which nine Marines were gunned down by a 24-year-old shooter is one of a long string of such unnerving events. Early word from law enforcement suggests the attack, like so many others in recent years, is being blamed on a “lone wolf”—someone with no connection to known terrorist or other organizations. The authorities almost always assure us that such incidents are isolated, carried out by individuals who are either mentally ill or irrationally hostile to “our way of life.” Back in 2012, WhoWhatWhy Editor-in-Chief Russ Baker questioned this analysis. Examining the larger historical role such violence has played, Baker shows how certain incidents—including “false flag” attacks instigated by governments but blamed on dissidents—have radically transformed societies. His article is as relevant today as ever.
Former FBI Whistleblower Calls for New 9/11 Investigation
Coleen Rowley, who exposed the FBI’s initial 9/11 cover-ups, argues that we still don’t know the truth and that the Bureau was not the only agency that attempted to conceal something.
Why the Fentanyl Crisis Calls for a New War On Drugs
Fentanyl, if left unchecked, is an almost certain death sentence for its users — and for America’s cities. A conversation with Sam Quinones.
Why Iran Is the US’s Go-To Enemy in the Middle East
Iran has been stuck in the craw of US foreign policy for 40 years. Longtime Iran expert Gary Sick looks at how we got to where we are today.
The AR-15 Story: From Garage Invention to National Shame
The AR-15 had patriotic beginnings. Today it’s a sad symbol of out-of-control violence in American society.
Mobilizing Voters for the Georgia Runoff: Scrutineers, Part X
More than 1.4 million votes have been cast for the Georgia Senate runoff race set for January 5. Here’s what voters need to know.
If We Can Laugh at It, We Can Live With It
Laughing at the world today may not be a cure for anything, but it’s a damn good anesthetic to get us through the holidays.
The Fate of the Union: What Can Journalism Do to Save It?
The dilemma: How to avoid undermining trust in the electoral process – while preventing the serial theft of elections?
Making Sure That Only the Right People Vote
Thanks to the Supreme Court’s gutting of the Voting Rights Act, Republicans have been able to pass laws enabling them to pick an electorate more to their liking. Still, there’s more work to be done, and WhoWhatWhy is offering a few innovative ways to ensure that only the “right” people vote.
Cluster B: An Exploration of Trump’s Psychopathology — and Ours
We know some hideous convulsion is coming in November sure as we know that Christmas is coming in December.
And Down Goes Donald!?
Harris introduced herself as a woman strong enough to dominate the preeminent bully of our time.