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JFK Assassination: Hiding in Plain Sight, a Startling Revelation
What does it mean when two powerful men — Lyndon Johnson and J. Edgar Hoover — privately agree that the public story of the Kennedy assassination is false?
From Boom to Cell: The Sam Bankman-Fried Journey
Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud and conviction, the crypto craze’s crash, and a $3 trillion delusion laid bare.
Iraq, Afghanistan Offer Clues on What Awaits Civilians in Gaza
Just as there were no winners in Iraq and Afghanistan, the current conflict in the Middle East will only produce losers… in Israel, the Gaza Strip, and beyond.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Lashes Out at Fellow Republicans
In a very Trumpian manner, Marjorie Taylor Greene has taken to ranting, doling out nicknames, and publicly airing her grievances on social media.
Publisher Sues Meadows for Making False Election Fraud Claims in Book
Claiming that testimony former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows gave prosecutors contradicts what he wrote in his book, the company that published the tome now wants its money back… and then some.
Last-Minute Ohio Voter Purge Raises Questions About Propriety and Timing
Democrats are sounding the alarm over Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s (R) decision to purge almost 27,000 voters from the rolls after early voting had already begun.
JFK Assassination: John F. Kennedy, More Radical Than You Know
What difference did President Kennedy’s assassination make — then and now?
Trump Says January 6 Prisoners Are ‘Hostages’
As two courts are separately considering whether the “insurrection clause” of the 14th Amendment prevents Donald Trump from running for office, the former president referred to those convicted of January 6-related crimes as “hostages.”
The AR-15 Story: From Garage Invention to National Shame
The AR-15 had patriotic beginnings. Today it’s a sad symbol of out-of-control violence in American society.
JFK Assassination: Six Decades Later, A Cold Case Heats Up
Long after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination — the event that sparked the term “conspiracy theory” — much remains unexplained, and secret. But news about it is still breaking.
Crowdsourced Science Pulls Off a Daring WWII Data Rescue
Newly declassified documents are making wartime weather observations in the Pacific theater more robust and could improve climate models today.
JFK Assassination at 60: New Revelations, New Questions
Throughout November, WhoWhatWhy will mark the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s death with a series of articles which present new original, in-depth research from a forthcoming book on Kennedy presidency’s and assassination.
Trump Rejoices as Another Republican Finds His Conscience… and Immediately Quits
On Thursday, Ken Buck (R-CO) became the latest GOP lawmaker to do the Big Lie two-step.
New York Republicans Urge Colleagues to Oust Santos
Five freshmen from New York are asking their fellow Republicans to oust Rep. George Santos in a vote expected to come later on Wednesday.
Defending Our Democracy: Mission Possible
We can surrender or we can fight. What we cannot do is deny that it’s a war.
CBO Says Republican ‘Cost-Cutting’ Measure Would Add Billions to Deficit
House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to fund aid to Israel by cutting funding to the IRS — but the proposed “offsets” aren’t offsets at all; they are just very expensive gifts to the ultra-rich.
Trump Finds Comfort in Railing Against Wind Turbines
Donald Trump and, apparently, whales are rejoicing that an offshore wind park project has been scrapped.
Billionaire Baffled That Plying Supreme Court Justice With Gifts Has Consequences
Harlan Crow seems mystified by the fact that Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee could possibly want detailed information from him regarding the gifts and favors with which he has been showering Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
What Does the Law of the Sea Say About Climate Change?
A team of 21 judges is going to figure it out.
DeSantis Team Tries to Make Trump’s Increasing Senility a Campaign Issue
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) seems determined to find out whether highlighting Donald Trump’s string of gaffes will make the former president look senile.
Should the ‘Insurrection Clause’ Be Used Against Trump? It’s Complicated
Using the Constitution’s “Insurrection Clause” to prevent Donald Trump from running again is one way to put an end to his political career, but it is definitely not the best way.
What Elon Musk Gets Away With, and Why You Should Care
Musk’s X affects public opinion, which, in turn, affects election results, which, in turn, can determine whether a country remains a democracy – which, in turn, affects you.
Trump, Confused About Calendar, Goes on Another Late-Night Rant
Donald Trump thinks he should have been indicted three years ago… for crimes he hadn’t even committed yet and before Joe Biden became president.
The Only Question the Media Should Ask Mike Johnson Is About Trump’s Loss in 2020
There is one question Republicans, like new House Speaker Mike Johnson, do not want to answer: “Who won the 2020 election?” And that’s why it should be the only question journalists are asking.
Republicans Chose a Speaker to Own the Libs
Republicans couldn’t agree on a speaker they all liked; with Mike Johnson, they chose a person guaranteed to get zero respect from Democrats.
Republicans Have Picked Trump; Democrats Also Deserve a Choice
Democrats and democracy would benefit greatly if a serious contender were to challenge President Joe Biden for the party’s nomination and give voters a say in who is best-suited to take on Donald Trump.
GOP Voters: Protecting Gun Rights More Important Than Saving Lives
When you preach at the altar of unfettered gun ownership, what do a few human sacrifices matter?
Israel Steps Up Pressure on Gaza Despite Growing Criticism
Concern for hostages and the impact of fighting on civilians fail to slow Israeli attacks in Gaza.
Pence Ends Ill-Fated Presidential Campaign
Mike Pence announced on Saturday that he is ending his presidential campaign. The only question is why he got in the race in the first place.
Robert Frost’s ‘The Road Not Taken’: A Dead Serious Joke
The first thing I want to note about “The Road Not Taken” is that it is not “The Road Less Traveled,” the title of the M. Scott Peck self-help pot-boiler derived from the Frost original.
Now Back to Your Regularly Scheduled Government
Newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson has all the bona fides of a stable genius.
It Shouldn’t Take a Tragedy to Get Lawmakers to Support Gun Control
Too often, lawmakers only realize that they are backing the wrong policies when they are confronted with the direct consequences of their actions or inaction.
Billionaire Dreams, Societal Nightmares, and the Illusion of Reality
Tech billionaires’ dangerous game: selling escapist fantasies while ignoring urgent crises like climate change and income inequality.
Mike Johnson — A Quiet Extremist Gets a Megaphone
Americans don’t know new House Speaker Mike Johnson yet. But soon they will get to know him and his extreme views very well.
Federal Judge Rules Racially Gerrymandered Georgia Maps Must Be Redrawn
Citing this year’s Allen v. Milligan Supreme Court ruling, US District Court Judge Steve Jones wrote in his decision that the new maps illegally dilute the voting power of Georgia’s Black residents.
With a Speaker in Place, Republicans Get Back to Business of Peddling Nonsense
With a new speaker in place, House Republicans can get back to their primary jobs of staging political stunts and pretending that they have found evidence of wrongdoing.
South American Rainforests Are on the Brink of Becoming Carbon Sources
Plants’ ability to stock carbon ceased during the 2015–2016 El Niño, as temperatures skyrocketed and trees died.
If Banks Handed Out Loans Like Clarence Thomas’s Friends, We All Could Have Mansions
The Senate Finance Committee has yet more questions for Clarence Thomas.
House Republicans Tire of Their Own Nonsense, Pick a Random Dude for Speaker
Just like high school seniors who are only accepted by their safety schools but want to put a positive spin on things, Republicans are pretending to be really excited about their choice.
Trump Ends His Bad Day With Some Light Witness Tampering
Donald Trump capped a very bad day by issuing a not-so-subtle reminder to his former chief of staff Mark Meadows: “Don’t forget whose team you are on.”
Latest Guilty Plea Puts Trump in Real Trouble in Georgia
On Tuesday, Donald Trump’s former attorney Jenna Ellis became the third lawyer from the president’s orbit to plead guilty in the case.
New Report Calls for a Just Transition from Factory Farms
Researchers from the Stockholm Environment Institute recognized farm animals as “sentient,” naming them “key stakeholders” in a just transition away from factory farming.
House Speaker Chaos: All You Need to Know About the Latest Contestants
As it turns out, you don’t need to know anything about the current slate of Republicans trying to become speaker of the House of Representatives because all of them will fail.
Speakers Are Cheap
House Republicans are selling speakers for next to nothing; but they’re not buying what they’re selling.
New York Times Acknowledges Problems With Gaza Hospital Explosion Coverage
The current conflict in Israel and Gaza is not only being fought on the ground; it is also being waged online, where both sides are trying to win over public opinion for their cause. It is therefore all the more important that media outlets be judicious in their coverage.
Hiding in the Rubble of Israel and Palestine: Opportunity
The Hamas atrocities and the relentless Israeli response mask a reason for hope.
Jim Jordan’s Exit Sets Stage for Unique Ways to End House Logjam
While watching House Republicans devour themselves has been entertaining, at some point, a new speaker has to be selected. Here are a few creative ways to resolve this impasse.
Donald Trump’s ‘Best People’ Are Turning on Him
Trump’s best people may turn out to be the best to testify against him.
Donald Trump’s God Complex Reaches Hilarious New High
Some pictures say more than a thousand words… and this one tells the story of a man who is mentally unwell, a party that has lost its way, a Christian movement that is worshiping a false idol, and a country in decline.