FBI Had Direct Link to Bin Laden—in 1993
We keep on learning more and more about the US government’s awareness of terrorist plots before they happened. Here’s testimony that the FBI had a guy in Osama bin Laden’s inner circle.
1677 results found for "only receipts found in Tamerlan’s pockets were receipts for his self-incriminating bomb-making materials"
Cries From Syria, a Scorching Documentary
Review of Cries from Syria, an HBO film by a Russian-born director that offers an uncensored look at the carnage on the ground in Syria, while leaving Western blame unexamined.
Perpetual War… Invisible War
Norman Solomon discusses the invisible wars the US has been waging for decades, their impact on society, and the role of the media in its perpetuation.
Norman Lear, Archie Bunker’s Creator, Discovers Black Hole in GOP
Norman Lear writes to WhoWhatWhy — and asks a great question, one we had not thought of before.
Just Asking: Media Outfoxed on Spate of Bizarre Shootings?
Should the media line up behind a Fox News reporter facing jail time for her refusal to name sources? Of course. But they might also look into where reporters get those “scoops”—and how they shape public perceptions. Particularly in the cases of these “lone nut” shooters that have become increasingly common, leaks from law enforcement should not be taken at face value.
Open Letter to John Podesta: This Is Your FBI Wakeup Call
I get that John Podesta is frustrated with the FBI’s role in the recent election. But he should wake up. The FBI has always been a dangerously problematical institution. Time to pay attention, to the many examples we cite here.
Ukraine Keeps Calm and Carries On
Media reports of wartime destruction don’t show the way Ukrainians live their lives in the lulls.
Northern Ireland – From Terrorism to Tourist Haven to …?
Northern Ireland’s astounding turnaround is under threat from politicians’ lack of planning for the post-Brexit border.
Jeb’s Hipster, Obama the Fibber & a Deadly Drone Dream: Feb. 10, 2015
NOW LIVE ON WhoWhatWhy Here’s What the Boston Bombing Trial Judge Thinks a Good Juror Looks Like by Andy Thibault Once again, the judge in the Boston Marathon Bombing trial is insisting that there will be no problem seating an impartial jury in the city traumatized by the attack. His latest motion denying the defense’s […]
The US Is Falling Apart in More Ways Than One
If, as the song goes, you feel the earth move under your feet, and the sky tumblin’ down — It may have something to do with the collapsing bridge you’re on, and the fact that people don’t want to pay the taxes needed for its repair. We present a quick look at America’s disintegrating infrastructure with a focus on its bridges.
Software Could End the World
Cybersecurity journalist Nicole Perlroth looks at how the new cyberwarfare could destroy the world as we know it.
The Arrogance of Power: Bill Barr and the Ghost of John Mitchell
The Hall of Shame for attorneys general is getting a new member, who almost daily conquers new heights in the art of dissembling.