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The rise and fall of Ron DeSantis is a great illustration of the volatility of the early days of presidential campaigns.
If a picture says more than a thousand words, then Hunter Biden’s paintings tell a troubling tale of greed and yet another president who is putting family above country.
Elon Musk is rebranding Twitter, and everybody now has to pretend that this is the result of careful planning and not the whims of a billionaire.
Norman Solomon discusses the invisible wars the US has been waging for decades, their impact on society, and the role of the media in its perpetuation.
A perfect example of modern-day voter suppression on a massive scale is currently on display in Florida… as is the cynicism of politicians, like Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), who are trying to undermine democracy.
And how will the summer box office impact our culture?
PICKS are stories from many sources, selected by our editors or recommended by our readers because they are important, surprising, troubling, enlightening, inspiring, or amusing. They appear on our site and in our daily newsletter. Please send suggested articles, videos, podcasts, etc. to picks@whowhatwhy.org.
Tulare County is the largest dairy producer in California and the US. But as climate change exposes the region’s vulnerability, could the industry collapse under its own weight?
Like many Republicans, Rick Scott seems to believe that just about any government program that helps people is “socialism”: health care, food stamps, libraries, roads… you name it. In the case of his constituents, however, he appears willing to make some exceptions.
This diabolical movement, propped up by a steady stream of dark money, clings to “free speech” like a life raft. But it’s all about whose speech is in line with their politics.
Many Ukrainian refugees have decided to return home, despite ongoing risks to their safety and practical struggles like electricity blackouts and internet outages.