Religion, Sin, Identity Politics and the 2016 Election
Religious language and iconography, coupled with gender and identity politics may be the clearest lens through which to view what happened in this election.
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NY Elections Official: ‘No Justification For Denying Hand Recount’
In our process of reporting on the ongoing recount efforts across multiple states, WhoWhatWhy wanted to take a closer look at just how feasible a hand recount actually is for an election. We were fortunate to receive insight from Virginia Martin, who has experience with the process as the Democratic Commissioner for the Columbia County […]
Russ Baker on the Power Behind the Presidency, and Much More
WhoWhatWhy founder Russ Baker talks about what unseen influences shape a presidency; about John F. Kennedy, about Saudis and 9/11 and about how we can finally achieve a real democracy.
Former FBI Whistleblower Calls for New 9/11 Investigation
Coleen Rowley, who exposed the FBI’s initial 9/11 cover-ups, argues that we still don’t know the truth and that the Bureau was not the only agency that attempted to conceal something.
Russ Baker Talks Journalism, Bush Clan and Deep Politics
In a wide-ranging interview, WhoWhatWhy founder Russ Baker discusses the work we do, goes in-depth on the Bush family and the importance of good journalism.
Lawyers and Some States Fight to Protect Secret Shell Companies
The US offers safe havens to criminals using secret shell companies. Recent scandals are pushing Congress to act, but reforms are opposed by lawyers and by the states that profit from selling secrecy.
International Watchers Fear For America’s Election
An international organization that oversees elections thinks the United States needs to be closely watched.
Campus Rape Epidemic Extends Far Beyond Frats
Sexual violence is endemic in unexpected places on college campuses, not just in “jock” environments like fraternities — and administrators aren’t doing enough to stop it.
Keeping the Lid on Trade Deals: A “Transparent” Facade That Bolsters Secrecy
Can one of the Administration’s top officials — the person who defends its trade secrets — also serve as its “Transparency Officer?” Openness advocates don’t think so.
Classic Who: Hiroshima Bombing Gets Hollywood Makeover
To provide context for President Obama’s upcoming visit to Hiroshima, we revisit our past coverage — which revealed Hollywood’s crucial role in the Military-Industrial Complex’s attempts to shape American minds, exemplified by its sanitizing the horrors of the atomic bomb.
How We Lost Our Way: South By Southwest’s Squandered Potential
When WhoWhatWhy finally got around to attending the cultural extravaganza called South by Southwest, we were intrigued to see what’s driving the zeitgeist. We were a bit surprised at what we found.
How a Plan for a Nuclear-Free World Was Sabotaged
It was a trick of words: Congress agreed to an arms “control” treaty — but only in exchange for billions of dollars to “modernize” the current stockpile of weapons. So nothing really changed.