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International Crises Will Test Trump on Day One
With many global hot spots requiring Donald Trump’s immediate attention, the incoming president will have to hit the ground running. And the many ongoing or looming crises he faces won’t be solved with Tweets.
Stein Camp Believes Recount Price Tag Was ‘Jacked Up’ to Discourage Audit
The final cost of Wisconsin’s presidential election recount was way lower than state officials had projected, leading the Stein campaign to suspect that sinister motives were at play.
Norman Lear, Archie Bunker’s Creator, Discovers Black Hole in GOP
Norman Lear writes to WhoWhatWhy — and asks a great question, one we had not thought of before.
China Invests Big Bucks in Green Energy While US Goes Dirty
Both China and the US are about to change course on how they produce energy. While the incoming Trump administration wants to refocus in fossil fuels, China is investing hundreds of billions of dollars into clean energy, which could give it a major competitive advantage down the road.
Classic Who: Martin Luther King Also Had a Nightmare
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, WhoWhatWhy presents — through a fascinating collection of pictures — a brief history of American racism, a look at the kind of hatred, atrocities, and soul-searing humiliation that spurred King into action.
Cutting the Cord to Corporate Cable News
Corporate cable news fails to live up to its role as part of the free press. We get lots of opinion but not nearly enough critical information on serious issues. Such negligence gives those in power the sense that they are accountable only to the people who write their checks — and not the public.
Ruminations on the Greatest Mystery Never Solved
More than 50 years after the assassination of JFK, questions of who, what, and why remain unresolved. Despite valiant efforts by a dedicated research community, the obstacles remain formidable. At a recent JFK research conference in Dallas, Russ Baker addressed some of these challenges and how to move forward.
The Death of a Journalist Who Knew Too Much
Dorothy Kilgallen was ahead of her time as she straddled gossip, politics and real journalism. When she got too deep into the JFK assassination, she was found dead.
Fort Lauderdale Shooting: FBI Involvement in Another Act of Violence
The Ft. Lauderdale shooter has something significant in common with other recent perpetrators of violence: he had been previously investigated by the FBI and other agencies. Instead of the usual hand-wringing over “missed opportunities,” maybe it’s time to ask what exactly is going on in these assessments?
Dark Shadows: Iran-Contra, Secret Wars & Covert Operations, Part 1
The first of a three-part series exploring Iran-Contra and its implications. Part 1 focuses on the Reagan Administration’s secret wars and illegal arms deals exposed in the scandal.
The Troubling Voting Rights Record of Jeff Sessions
With the confirmation of Sen. Jeff Sessions, the Senate could deal yet another blow to the Voting Rights Act. The Alabama Republican will appear before the Judiciary Committee today.
Deep History and the Global Drug Connection, Part 5: CIA In Latin America
In this final excerpt, Peter Dale Scott focuses on CIA drug ties into Latin America and shows that, by working with the drug underworld, the national security state also ends up harming….national security.
Worried What Trump Might Do? Blame Obama for Handing Him the Means!
Outgoing President Barack Obama is leaving his successor with a wide array of tools he used to wage war and obscure the work of the government.
Reward for Whistleblower’s Warning of Hijack Danger: Endless Harassment
In 2003, Air Marshal Robert MacLean tried to protect the public; he’s been paying for it ever since.
House GOP’s Assault on Ethics Office Averted but New Rules Still Do Damage
The new House rules changes may seem harmless, but they make the House less transparent and can be used to intimidate citizens and federal workers.