HuffPo National Security Fellow: Conspiracy Theories and Manslaughter. Huh?!?
We know Huffington Post loves celebrities and buzz. But its new National Security Fellow really pushes the boundaries of incredulity.
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Missouri Burning: When the Army Isn’t More Firepower
The Ferguson riots are making American history, but not in the way you’d think. It may be the first time that calling in the National Guard doesn’t represent an escalation of firepower from police levels.
Putting a 9/11 Mystery on the Ballot
Can a piece of the continuing 9/11 mystery be resolved by a local ballot initiative? One man and his hardy band think so.
The MH17 Downing: Won’t Get Fooled Again
There’s a rush to judgment about who shot down Malaysian Airlines Flight 17. That’s clearly dangerous with Ukraine a flashpoint in what appears to be turning into a new Cold War. Here are some things to think about as we try to separate fact from speculation and even outright fiction.
Classic WHO: FBI Knew About Saudi 9/11 hijacker Ties, But Lied to Protect “National Security”
Here’s a repost of one of our most popular—and explosive—pieces of original reporting for your enjoyment: WhoWhatWhy Editor-in-Chief Russ Baker’s scoop about how the FBI knew for a decade about connections between powerful Saudi interests and the 9/11 hijackers, and lied about it in the name of national security.
Police Bring Used Weapons of War onto Main Street, U.S.A.
WhoWhatWhy first brought you the story of the disturbing trend of police departments arming themselves with surplus weapons from the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq to patrol Main Street, U.S.A. Others are finally picking up on this explosion of police firepower.
Homeland Security Still Dodging Questions on Terrorist “Hands Off” List
Sen. Chuck Grassley still has no answers to his questions about the existence of secret “hands off” list that lets some people with terrorist ties enter the U.S. And that’s even after Customs and Border Protection officials briefed his staff. WhoWhatWhy looks at the latest case of national security stonewalling.
Todashev’s Killer: No Wonder His Identity Was Secret
The FBI agent who fatally shot a friend of one of the accused Boston marathon bombers has a record tarnished by accusations of police brutality and misleading statements. It’s just another bombing-related secret the federal government doesn’t want the public to know.
Handy chart for conspiracy theorists
Do your friends call you a conspiracy theorist? Well, you’re in good company. It turns out that even The New York Times appreciates a good conspiracy.
Police State Gears Up
Does your local police department really need an armored vehicle capable of surviving explosive devices like those buried in the roads of Afghanistan or Iraq? A Republican legislator in New Hampshire, troubled by the increasingly militarized police force in his town, is trying to do something about it.
Still Unfolding: Astounding Stories from 2013
Stories from 2013 that you really must read. Why? Because they were missed by the conventional media and are still unfolding.
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