Senator’s Lonely Battle for Public’s Privacy Rights

Does anyone besides Ron Wyden care about privacy anymore? From the evidence, it doesn’t seem like it.

Only “Lone Wolves” Commit Terror?

A former Olympic official forecasts smooth sailing…absent some nutty “lone wolf.” What have we learned about lone wolves versus state actors?

Does Obama Leak More Than Others?

Mitt Romney is accusing Barack Obama of leaking sensitive national security material, essentially betraying the country. But everyone leaks—including Romney…and especially the “national security” people.

War, Syrian Style? Has Assad Ordered Mass Rapes?

As pressure grows for military intervention in Syria, we are now hearing that Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad is behind alleged widespread rape in his country. Didn’t we hear the same thing about Muammar Qaddafi, followed by mounting Western calls for his ouster? As before, when you read the fine print, it gets more complicated.

Romney vs. Obama on Regulation and Big Money

Are Romney and Obama essentially the same? Not on everything, that’s for sure.

Syria, The Movie: Monsters and Defectors

Another massacre in Syria, more rush to blame the side Western governments oppose, followed by corrections. Journalists owe the public better, more careful reporting.

Everything They’re Telling Us About Syria….is False?

A “defecting” general, the Houla massacre, and more—so much of the news out of Syria seems pretty far from the truth. If you’re not asking questions yet, you should be.

Are You A Spy, Russ Baker? (2003)

Another light one, for summertime. From 2002-2004, WhoWhatWhy founder and editor Russ Baker lived in Belgrade, Serbia (what, you didn’t?) and penned this humor piece for one of the livelier tabloids.

Classics: Greeks Surmount Another Challenge (2004)

For your enjoyment, here’s a summery classic. WhoWhatWhy founder and editor Russ Baker from 2004, a light piece on Greek preparations (and procrastination) as the Athens summer Olympics approached. (And by the way, in the end, Greece came through like a dream—we’re rooting for the country now, too, in its current financial difficulties.)

A Surprise Ending on Watergate’s 40th Anniversary

Do you still believe in Deep Throat? June 17 is the 40th anniversary of Watergate; as good a time as any to emerge from the fog of disinformation.

Several best-selling books have debunked the “All the President’s Men” version of Richard Nixon’s presidency. Here are three excerpted chapters from one of them—“Family of Secrets” by WhoWhatWhy founder Russ Baker.

Russ Baker on PBS’ WGBH Boston

WhoWhatWhy editor Russ Baker interviewed by Emily Rooney on “Greater Boston,” PBS affiliate WGBH, June 13, 2012. Discussed: suppressed JFK records, new interpretations of Watergate, the John Edwards prosecution, the bin Laden raid, and more.

Must-Watch: O’Donnell on Romney and War

We don’t usually post material from the cable talk channels. But this is one for the ages. Everyone must watch.