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ClassicWHO — An Open Letter to NYT Staffers: Leave the Plantation and Join Us

Originally published January 9, 2012    Recently, New York Times staffers boldly confronted their institution. In a near outright insurrection, published December 23 as an open letter to their boss, Arthur Sulzberger Jr., 561 staffers and a few retirees signed a...

Just Asking: Media Outfoxed on Spate of Bizarre Shootings?

Should the media line up behind a Fox News reporter facing jail time for her refusal to name sources? Of course. But they might also look into where reporters get those “scoops”—and how they shape public perceptions. Particularly in the cases of these “lone nut” shooters that have become increasingly common, leaks from law enforcement should not be taken at face value.

Learning from the Netherlands About Bikes

How did the Netherlands get almost everyone out of cars and onto bikes? No, it’s not the hash, and it’s not something particularly about the Dutch character. It has a lot to do with intention, planning and execution. Lessons we all can learn for a cleaner environment and a saner lifestyle.

RFK Assassination Legal Case Update

Will a judge grant Sirhan Sirhan a new trial? If he does, boy oh boy, are we in for some eye openers.

Thank you Thank You

It’s taken some time for us to get through the “Rewards” going to folks who backed WhoWhatWhy’s successful Kickstarter campaign. But we’re getting there. Now, it’s time for thanks to those whose reward level gets a “shout-out” ….

Clearing the Bushes (On At Least One Thing)

For years, Bay of Pigs aficionados have debated whether one of the ships used in the ill-fated operation was named after Barbara Bush. Here’s a document that (perhaps) answers that question.

CLASSIC WHO: “Coca-Cola plant” takes on a whole new meaning

Originally published Jul 1, 2011: Check out the new billboard for Coca-Cola. Talk about a wholesome way to get publicity! Go green.

How to survive a coup: Lessons from David Petraeus

For a long time, David Petraeus was on top. Suddenly, he was out. Now, he’s on his way back. What gives? Not to be too tiresome with this familiar theme, but there’s likely more here than meets the eye. Usually is, when the stakes are high. We, the public, are of course the last to know.

Outside the Box Video Series: Psywar

Documentary that intimately details the history of propaganda

Docs We Like: Brothers on the Line

This documentary about the three Reuther brothers of the United Auto Workers, tells, through one very important union, the remarkable story of the rise and fall of organized labor. It also addresses the crucial symbiosis between unions and the civil rights movement. There’s even a curious connection to the deaths of JFK, RFK and MLK.
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