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Oh Thank God—Finally, War With Syria
By Russ Baker on Jun 15, 2013
As we have been reporting over the past 18 months, the Obama Administration has had a very frustrating time inventing reasons to invade Syria or otherwise topple the independent-minded Assad regime. It seemed Bush-style “Curveball” inventions were out of vogue. But good news: they’re back, under a Democrat. And the real motivations—why, those are none of your business.
Why Obama Cannot Undo the Surveillance Society—But We Can
By Russ Baker on Jun 11, 2013
When a country is truly run by a handful, how can they ever let up on surveillance? They can’t, and won’t. But we can make them do it. However, not if we wait for instructions from the establishment.
FBI: Knew About Saudi 9/11 Hijacker Ties—But Lied to Protect “National Security”
By Russ Baker on Jun 5, 2013
In new court filings, the FBI has tacitly admitted that it knows about ties between members of the Saudi royal family and 9/11 hijackers, that it lied about not knowing, and that no one should learn more about this -- for reasons of “national security.”
New York Times Warning: Trust Authorities on Boston Bombing, or You’re Nuts
By Russ Baker on May 31, 2013
Like most of the corporate media, the New York Times has been largely AWOL from investigations of disturbing events like the Boston bombing, 9/11, and Bush’s misleading the public into war. But it’s right out there on the front lines fighting against those who ask questions.. And the fighting is dirty.
Officer Collier Shooting: “Rosebud” Moment of the Boston Bombing? The Contradictions Keep Coming
By Russ Baker on May 23, 2013
Of all the things that don’t add up in the Boston Marathon bombing case, perhaps the strangest of them all is the killing of MIT police officer Sean Collier. It turns out that what we were told about that wasn’t true—and the actual circumstances look very strange indeed. So does the effort to turn the shooting into a major propaganda moment.
WHO in Boston: Bombing Story Mysteries
By Russ Baker on May 14, 2013
While most everyone else in the media figures the Boston bombing story is settled, we’re just beginning to ask questions. Here are some early ones.
JFK-RFK-MLK??? The Questions Remain
By Russ Baker on May 9, 2013
Almost nobody in the media is asking real questions—or digging up real answers—in this, the fiftieth anniversary year of the assassination of John F. Kennedy. At WhoWhatWhy, we’ve been doing what we can. Here, just for you—food for thought.
READ THIS — Our Common Wealth: The Hidden Economy That Makes Everything Else Work
By Russ Baker on May 6, 2013
A posthumous book shows that government and the market aren’t the only choices. It turns out there’s a third way: the commons. And we all own it.
George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
By Russ Baker on Apr 24, 2013
The new George W. Bush Library and Museum is dedicated to educating the public. Here’s one story it left out. Play ball!
The Marathon Bombing: What the Media Didn’t Warn You About
By Russ Baker on Apr 19, 2013
With the media’s constant “coverage” of the Boston tragedy, it’s easy to think you are well- informed. But are you? Here is some perspective you probably didn’t get from your favorite mainstream outlet.
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