Syria: A Historical Perspective
What comes next will be a new phase in the Pan-Arab search for identity.
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Judge in NY Hush Money Case Rules Trump Remains a Felon… for Now
A New York judge ruled on Monday that Donald Trump’s conviction in his hush money trial will stand — for now.
The Trump Playbook: Taking Victory Laps After Brutal Defeats
No matter how bad reality makes him look, Donald Trump has mastered the art of pretending that defeats are victories.
Will Greed Also Be on Trial When Mangione Faces His Murder Charge?
The last thing that billionaires and the executives of major corporations want Americans to talk about is how C-suite greed impacts regular people. When Luigi Mangione goes on trial, there may be no way around having that conversation.
Donald Trump Knows More About Cryptocurrency Than Anybody
The president-elect was courted by crypto investors to become the father of the American Bitcoin Reserve, which is designed to take prices for Bitcoin to the next level.
The Trump Clown Show Is Back in Town
Americans may have forgotten just how disorganized and crazy things were when Donald Trump was president. Here is a brief reminder… with much more to come once he is sworn in.
How Clashing Teams of Political Strategists Remade the Democratic Party
Democrats once counted on the votes of blue-collar workers, but two rival teams of consultants saw change coming. Their fight over the party’s future still echoes today.
In a Hectic Season, How Do We Make a Difference Without Sacrificing Our Sanity?
Looking to come together over something positive? Just pick one small, manageable thing a day. Here’s a starter list.
JD Vance Apparently Does Not Want FBI to Infiltrate Domestic Terrorist Groups
An internal Department of Justice investigation showed that there were no undercover FBI agents in the crowd on January 6, thereby disproving a MAGA conspiracy theory. Of course, JD Vance had a different take.
Not-so Secret Handshake: Nancy Mace Creates Another Moment
You have to (carefully) hand it to Nancy Mace: She knows how to create drama.
Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron: A Short Study in Contrasts
And the contrasts are beyond embarrassing.
Maine and a Kansas County Take Big Oil to Court
State and local governments continue to turn to the courts for accountability as Big Oil’s federal takeover looms.
Wray Lets Trump Off the Hook, Will Resign as FBI Director Next Year
FBI Director Christopher Wray might think that he is doing the noble thing by resigning his position, but the right move would have been to make Donald Trump fire him.
House Republicans Place Large Order for Trump Fragrance
House Republicans decided to start Donald Trump’s second term with a gift: They will funnel tens of thousands of dollars into his presidential pockets by holding their January retreat at Trump Doral.
How to Donate to a Climate Action Organization
These tips will help you navigate environmental nonprofit giving like a pro.
Democrats Should Try to Bait Confused Trump to Abandon the Electoral College
Though he has lost the popular vote in two out of three electoral bids, Donald Trump accused Democrats on Monday of “fighting hard to get rid of the Popular Vote.”
Trump’s Election, Assad’s Fall Bode Well for China’s Bid to Take Over the World
With the two traditional superpowers either unwilling or unable to exert their influence across the globe, there is an opening for China.
When You’ll Really Hate Trump’s Billionaires: Welcome to Customer Service Hell
Here comes the petty tyranny of the corporate state.
Lies, Ignorance, and Insanity — Trump Is Back
An interview with Donald Trump on Sunday should serve as a reminder that he is unfit for office.
Qu’ils Mangent les Riches — Let Them Eat the Rich
Are Americans ready to come together and fight their real enemy: greed?
Donald Trump’s Billionaires Are Making Crazy Cost-Cutting Proposals
The Trump transition team has chosen at least eight billionaires to fill top posts in the new administration.
Tweets Aren’t Journalism, X Isn’t a News Site, and Elon Musk Is an Idiot
If users of the social media platform X really “are the media now,” as Elon Musk claims, then its owner would qualify as the worst journalist of all time.
Ukraine Ponders What’s Next
Time is running out for Kyiv. When Trump takes over in January, will he force Ukraine to accept a ceasefire on Putin’s terms?
Don’t Ever Change
In the wake of the shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, billionaires are taking stock.
Another GOP Conspiracy Theory Bites the Dust
Before the election, Donald Trump suggested that the Department of Labor is fudging unemployment figures. It’s one of his most ridiculous conspiracy theories.
Red vs. Blue America: Federalism in the Fight Against Autocracy
From civil rights foe to progressive hope: How states’ rights flipped from a conservative weapon to a liberal shield to protect democracy.
Shooting Robber Barons Is Obviously Not the Solution
The murder of a health insurance executive sparked a passionate response. Will it spark something else?
Republicans Vowed to Save Costs; Their Inaction Would Cause Premiums to Go Up
Unless Republicans decide to extend a tax credit that makes health insurance more affordable for middle-class Americans, they will see premiums go up by more than 7 percent for most of the coming decade.
Trump Has Vowed to Kill Offshore Wind Energy — But It Might Not Be Easy
A giant wind farm off the Louisiana coast will be hard to derail.
Screw It; Trump and Hegseth Should Invade Canada
Donald Trump “joked” about making Canada the 51st US state. He should try… if he can find it on a map.
Everything Is Awful, But You Can Do One Small Thing
Tiny acts make a big difference, but when so much is wrong in the world, where do we even start? Just pick one small, manageable thing a day. Here’s a starter list.
America’s Path From Prosperity to Peril
How the sustained GOP erosion of economic fairness set the stage for Trump and the MAGA takeover.
Taylor Lorenz, Nate Silver, and the Toxicity of Social Media
It might seem like a silly online feud, but the war of words between two political influencers highlights the kind of sickness in society that masks won’t protect us from.
The Gaslighting of Trump’s Second Term Has Already Begun
With Republicans about to control the White House, all of Congress, and the Supreme Court, Donald Trump’s ability to blame Democrats for everything bad that happens will be severely tested.
Concerns About Infrastructure and Low Indigenous Representation at COP30 Abound
The next UN Climate Change Conference will follow this year’s stagnant negotiations on funding global adaptation.
Bird Flu Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
RFK Jr: No qualifications + dangerous, crazy ideas = Doozy of a nominee.
‘2,000 Mules’ and 50 Million Dupes — D’Souza’s Apology Is Too Little, Too Late
Dinesh D’Souza, the maker of ‘2000 Mules,’ has admitted that his Big Lie-promoting film was based on faulty information. Will his apology change any minds? It seems doubtful.
Public Service Announcement: Polling Americans on the Economy Is Useless
Have you ever wondered why we at ‘WhoWhatWhy’ so rarely cover individual polls? Here’s why.
Hunter Biden Manages to Make Everybody Look Bad
It may have been understandable for Joe Biden, the father, to pardon his son Hunter. However, it was a mistake for Joe Biden, the president… and Democrats must find the courage to say so.
MAGA’s Enthusiasm Over Kash Patel Highlights Why He Is Unqualified to Head FBI
Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the FBI, lacks the most important qualification for the post: loyalty to the rule of law rather than his boss.
For Democrats to Succeed in 2028, Harris Must Step Aside
To reclaim the White House, Democrats need fresh faces and new ideas. That is why Kamala Harris should make it clear very soon that she won’t run for president again in 2028 – so that the Democratic base, and not the party machine, can pick the next nominee.
Co-President Elon Musk Gets What He Craves at Mar-a-Lago: Adoration
Musk enjoys hanging out at the co-president-elect’s country club, where he is treated like a rock star.
Sanders Urges Democrats to Fight the Oligarchy
Bernie Sanders has a message for Democrats: Go after the ultra-rich corporations and oligarchs responsible for the struggles of millions of Americans.
Trump: The Fear of Power and the Power of Fear
Will even a raging national bonfire be enough to set us back on a path to decency and sanity?
Unsavory Truths: The Menace Behind Your Holiday Meals
Glazing hams and carving turkeys hide a sinister truth: Our food supply is increasingly dangerous. A look at the meatpacking industry’s dark secrets.
Heartfelt: The Story of My Death and WhoWhatWhy’s Role in My Recovery
This Thanksgiving, I am grateful for the people of ‘WhoWhatWhy’ and how they helped me get through the worst year of my life.