Trump Even Screws Up Conspiracy Theories
Questioning accepted narratives is a healthy feature of an open society. But today’s conspiracists come without any evidence or sources — only a motive.
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The Future of Climate Change Rests With Joe Biden, Xi Jinping, and You
Households account for 70 percent of all climate pollution, according to climate scientist Dr. Kimberly Nicholas. She makes the case for individual action being just as important as government and corporate efforts to stem climate change.
The Devil’s Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of the American Secret Government
How did the state of democracy in America become so precarious? Read on.
Everyone Wants to Talk #TrumpRussia
Our exclusive on Donald Trump, Russia, the mob, and the FBI drew a lot of interest. Here are two more podcasts featuring our Editor-in-Chief, Russ Baker. Each offers a somewhat different exploration of the issues.
Business for Good: A Conversation With George Zimmer
George Zimmer, the founder of Men’s Wearhouse, talks about the better side of business, honesty, and authenticity.
Immigrants and First Generation Americans Are Winning Local Elections
As Americans focus on the midterm elections for Washington politicians, a new group of candidates is surfacing in local races, enabled by district elections and public financing.
Will Anti-Abortion Rhetoric Spark Violence Against Actual Humans?
Ten years ago tomorrow, Dr. George Tiller was murdered for performing abortions. Now, amid restrictive anti-choice legislation getting passed by a slew of states and demagoguery from the White House on the issue, threats against abortion providers are on the rise again. Is it only a matter of time until another actual human being is killed?
Labor Day Gives US Workers Little to Celebrate
As the rich get richer, things are not getting easier for American workers. In a two-part Labor Day series, WhoWhatWhy examines the challenges they face as the economy changes yet again.
Why Democracy Might Be Its Own Worst Enemy: The Fatal Flaw in Our System
Democracy’s fatal flaw: citizens struggle with its complexity. As elite influence wanes, populism surges. Is democracy devouring itself in the digital age?
The 50-State Corporate Agenda to Change the Rules of the Economy
Corporations and state legislators are working together to write new, business-friendly laws that shift the balance of power against workers across the board.
The Chinese Emperor Has No Clothes: The Truth About the Chinese Economy
Financial journalist Dinny McMahon talks about shadow banks, ghost cities, and massive loans that could end the Chinese miracle.
Russ Baker, Borders Books, San Francisco, 2010, on digging deep and making a difference.
Russ Baker, Borders Books, San Francisco, 2010, on digging deep and making a difference.