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10 Years After Russian Journalist’s Murder, Reporters Everywhere Under Threat
At least 23 journalists who dared to challenge Vladimir Putin were murdered since he rose to power. Putin’s big fan Donald Trump verbally assaults journalists every day. And Hillary Clinton has her own ways of dealing with a skeptical press.
Suicide by Torture — a Guantanamo Cover-Up
A psychotherapist takes us face to face with the evil of torture and tells the story of a government that interfered with the gathering of evidence to stop it.
Guantanamo Bay’s (Other) Dirty Secret
The detention facility at Guantanamo Bay was supposed to hold “the worst of the worst,” but intelligence failures have led to low-level combatants being imprisoned there for over a decade.
The VP Debate Is Surprisingly Important — Here Is Why
All of the attention this year has been focused on Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton but the vice-presidential debate is the one worth watching.
To Those Most Affected by Stop-And-Frisk, Donald Trump is ‘Scary’
Donald Trump wants to bring back stop-and-frisk to help high-crime areas. But those who were affected by the program in New York want nothing to do with it.
Obama Fears Backlash from Saudi 9/11 Bill — So What?
President Barack Obama is worried that the law allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia could lead to a slew of legal actions against the US. He is right, but would this be a bad thing?
WhoWhatWhy IMPACT: In Palestine, Words Matter
Reporting on the Middle East is a minefield — especially when it comes to Israel and Palestine. We stepped in after a special interest group managed to change the meaning of a source’s words.
Are Mainstream Media Stories about Veterans Having a Negative Impact?
How otherwise compassionate stories about broken and disoriented veterans are taking away opportunities from those that have uniquely employable skills.
US Oil Production Decline Undeniable
Down over 11% since last year, the industry is eagerly awaiting some elusive ‘re-balancing’ of oil markets. But what if the global oil price doesn’t rise?
Congress Overturns Obama’s Veto of 9/11 Bill
Congress quickly overturned President Barack Obama’s veto of legislation that allows the victims of the attacks of 9/11 to sue Saudi Arabia.
Wars, Conspiracies and Sidney Blumenthal
Emails between Hillary Clinton and Sidney Blumenthal reveal an ulterior motive that motivated Blumenthal to push for wars in Libya and Syria.
What Presidents Are Up Against
No matter who wins the 2016 election, no matter what campaign promises they make, neither one is likely to fulfill those promises. Neither one will be in charge, not really. Why not? See what Obama faced, as shown by WhoWhatWhy in 2010.
American Political Dynasties Unite Against a Common Foe
The past week saw a Kennedy announcing that a Bush would support a Clinton and the Obamas cozying up to the Bushes. The establishment is closing ranks.
Needed: Human Lie Detector at the Presidential Debate
The students at the site of the first presidential debate have a message for moderators who think they should not fact-check the candidates: Do your job!
Will Lester Holt Lob Softballs or Bring the Heat?
The moderators of this year’s presidential debates have a particularly important job. They have to call out the lies of the candidates and must ask tough questions.