Why Vets ‘Miss’ War
New GOP Head of Russia-Nunes Investigation Keeps It Partisan ; McCain ‘Partially’ Blames Trump for Syrian Gas Attack …and More Picks for 4/10
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Sympathy for Ukraine Highlights Western Apathy Toward Other Conflicts
An Iranian American feels empathy with beleaguered Ukrainians but resents the lack of a global response to the suffering of Muslim and dark-skinned war victims.
Refugee Hypocrisy: Poland Embraces Ukrainians, Shuns All Others
Since the Russian invasion, millions of Ukrainian refugees have been met with solidarity and support in Europe. Meanwhile, refugees from other conflict zones are left behind.
Quick Thought: Alawites and Other Religious Minorities
In Syria, the regime is criticized for being from a religious minority. So how do we feel about that issue when it’s the United States we’re talking about?
Who Will Pull the Strings During Trump’s Presidency?
Peter Dale Scott thinks Trump’s election is both a kick in the rear for capitalism, a potential opportunity for the country, and that no matter what Trump says about “draining the swamp,” his administration will still be drawn into what Scott calls “The Deep State.”
If Russia Didn’t Exist, Would We Have to Invent It?
Why and how has Russia become our enemy, even while we do business with so many governments worse than Russia and despots worse than Putin? These are questions posed by this week’s podcast guest.
Migration Expert Slams ‘Barbarity’ of Trump Policies
Global migration is a huge problem. In order for nations to deal with it effectively and humanely, its root causes and historical lineage must be understood.
Editors’ Picks for Sept 10
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More US Visas for Jihadis, Fox Takes Over National Geographic, and Bullet-Proof SUVs: Sept 10, 2015
VOLUNTEER! Do you have skills you’d like to offer? We have all kinds of needs. Here’s one: Donor Network Coordinator. For more info, visit our Volunteer Page. Now Live on WhoWhatWhy Visas for Al-Qaeda, Part 2: Treachery By J. Michael Springmann In this remarkable first-hand account, a former US consular official describes a pipeline created by the CIA […]
Editors’ Picks for Nov 20
France — citing terrorism — cancels climate demonstrations, the Clintons have raised $3 billion dollars over the years, Oklahoma makes changes to disposal wells after latest earthquakes, and more Picks.
The Real History of Poppy Bush Pt 5, Was the JFK Assassination the Tipping Point in Our Distrust of Government?, France Cancels Climate Demonstrations: Nov 20
VOLUNTEER! WhoWhatWhy loves our volunteers. Right now, we can use help with photo research/editing, specialty research, fundraising, social media, and more. Please get in touch if interested and tell us about your relevant experience and skills. Now Live on WhoWhatWhy Official Photo of President John F. Kennedy. Photo credit: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. When the whole truth […]
Missing From Refugee Story Part 2, Fundamentalists Welcome Bernie, Pentagon ISIS Ooops, and Clock Kid Arrest Update: Septe 17, 2015
VOLUNTEER! Do you have skills you’d like to offer? We have all kinds of needs. Here’s one: Donor Network Coordinator. For more info, visit our Volunteer Page. Now Live on WhoWhatWhy Historical Backstory to Those Fleeing Syrians, Part 2 By Charles Glass If you want to know the who, what, why of how things got so bad in […]