WHOFACTCHECK: New Bill a Protest Clampdown?
HR 347 is either a reasonable effort to protect the president or it’s an effort to sack the constitution. Or maybe it’s neither. Whatever it is, it deserves further study.
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WhoWhatWhy editor Russ Baker interviewed by Thom Hartmann on a possible Jeb Bush presidential bid
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Media’s Belated “Acknowledgment” of Saudi 9/11 Story
Did you hear? The corporate media has finally found a safe way into the 9/11 investigation story, one where they have long feared to delve. The process is extremely telling about the deficiencies of our media establishment—and about the ways most of us get our information.
WhoWhatWhy Classic: George Carlin on “Modern Man”
Comedian/social commentator George Carlin, on “Modern Man.” From 2004 but could be yesterday….
The Jeb Scenario: Can You Say “President Bush” again?
Could we see a third Bush in the White House? You betcha—and soon. This is not just of casual interest—there’s a lot more than meets the eye. And it explains a lot about the death of democracy.
Politicians’ Religious Beliefs Are Generally Fair Game
Rick Santorum took the appeal for Christian votes to a new level, assailing the separation of Church and State. New York Times op-ed writer Charles Blow got in hot water for a reference to one of the more unusual tenets of Mitt Romney’s faith. Are religious beliefs of would-be presidents off limits? Or can we discuss—and even ridicule—those ideas?
Monday Humor Break: The Lighter Side of NASCAR Politicking
Recently, Mitt Romney had a little trouble proving his “NASCAR cred.” Here’s some satirical video that may or may not be enlightening.
The JFK Factor: Bill O’Reilly on the Assassination, Then and Now
Everyone’s talking about Bill O’Reilly’s upcoming book about the JFK assassination. Will it tell all? Don’t bet on it. O’Reilly took that approach, years ago. But his career ambitions dictated another trajectory.
Subprime (Editorial) Real Estate: Why greed stories are for everyone
What happened to the guys who ruined our economy, making a huge profit by betting mortgages would tank? They’re making another huge profit, betting mortgages soar. But only other investors are supposed to be interested in this little non-morality play?
Silent Spring
Most news coverage focuses exclusively on uprisings backed by the West, by corporate interests and by the Saudi royal dictatorship. We thought we’d update you on one that is deliberately ignored.
Which Is More Likely? (A conspiracy of millions, or oil companies doing what they do?)
More and more people angrily declare Climate Change a fraudulent concept. Apparently, all environmental groups and scientists are in cahoots….
More Questions regarding Twitter’s New Censorship Policy
Twitter’s new censorship policy has, conveniently for the company, been announced and taken effect with little hubbub. But we have some more questions about it—and what impact it will have (indeed may already be having) on freedom and democracy everywhere.