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Michael Cohen Reconsidered
Known primarily as President Donald Trump’s former “fixer,” Michael Cohen deserves a much closer look in his own right.
Secrets and Lies: Whistleblowers are the Heroes of Our Age
The high-tech surveillance state will manipulate our opinions for ruthless ends — but a few individuals have risked all to take a stand.
As Earth Chokes on Plastic Waste, Industry Expands Production
A new documentary depicts a global plastics crisis that is only getting worse.
It’s ‘Treason’ Season: Trump’s Latest Rant Cycle
Dropping the T-bomb is just one more symptom of Trump’s increasing instability and loss of self-control.
Trump Even Screws Up Conspiracy Theories
Questioning accepted narratives is a healthy feature of an open society. But today’s conspiracists come without any evidence or sources — only a motive.
Paul Krassner: The Life of an Investigative Satirist
Upon the death of Paul Krassner this week, we are sharing part of a conversation WhoWhatWhy podcaster Jeff Schechtman had with him back in 2009.
How Corporations Prevent Workers From Getting Ahead
New research reveals the ways big businesses suppress wage growth, and thus the prospects of upward mobility for their workers
Trump, McConnell, Roberts — Who Will Be Russia’s Favorite Pawn?
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is doing everything in his power to make sure that US elections remain vulnerable. He is just the latest Republican to play into Russia’s hands — and he likely won’t be the last.
Powerful Democrat Lives Large on Corporate Cash
Since becoming chairman of the influential Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA) has raised and spent tons of campaign cash. Journalist David Daley shares the facts.
Will Anti-Abortion Rhetoric Spark Violence Against Actual Humans?
Ten years ago tomorrow, Dr. George Tiller was murdered for performing abortions. Now, amid restrictive anti-choice legislation getting passed by a slew of states and demagoguery from the White House on the issue, threats against abortion providers are on the rise again. Is it only a matter of time until another actual human being is killed?
An Explanation of America to Americans
An alternative view of the contours of power and politics in America.