Reading Time: 4 minutes In the days leading up to the attack on the Capitol, Donald Trump had tried to
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Facebook, Youtube Take Down Trump’s Video to Protestors
“We removed it because on balance we believe it contributes to rather than diminishes the risk of ongoing violence,” said
Georgia Dems Relied Heavily on Massive Corporate War Chest to Cinch Historic Election
In order to beat GOP incumbents David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler in the Georgia Senate elections, Democrats had to spend
The GOP’s Avoidable Defeat in Georgia
The loss of the Republican Senate would not have happened without the character flaws that have always been the principal
McConnell Rebukes Trump, Says Overturning Election ‘Would Damage Our Republic Forever’
Mitch McConnell rebuked President Trump saying that overturning the election results would cause irreparable damage to the country.
Georgia: Republicans Blame Trump While Democrats Celebrate
Reading Time: 4 minutes Georgia turned blue after all, not only in the presidential election, but now in its Senate
WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Denied Bail
The judge said Assange ‘has an incentive to abscond’ before the U.S. appeals her extradition decision.
An Overture to China from the New York Stock Exchange?
On the menu today: The Big Board and China, vaccine distribution, Elon Musk, California, and a very expensive tweet, 0
Polls Close in Georgia Runoffs That Will Determine Control of the Senate
The nation is set to find out just how blue the once-reliably Republican state of Georgia has become.
‘It Just Doesn’t Stop’: Georgians Swamped by Election Calls
Reading Time: 6 minutes Emmaline Tyler’s phone has been ringing incessantly for the past three months. The calls and texts
How the Department of Defense Could Help Win the War on Climate Change
Reading Time: 3 minutes Sen. David Perdue Became Wealthy Outsourcing Work to China. Now the Former CEO Stands With Trump,
The Legacy of General Qassem Soleimani: A Woman’s Perspective
In a recent interview with RT, Zeinab Soleimani, the daughter of late Iranian General, Qasem Soleiman said that “After killing my
NYSE Backtracks on Plan to Delist Chinese Telecommunications Firms
The NYSE subsequently announced it would delist the firms on January 7, but backtracked on Monday for unspecified reasons.
Jon Ossoff Was the Original Beto O’Rourke
Well before running for Senate, the Democrat tried and failed to win a House seat — powered by out-of-state money.
The Week That Jumped the Shark
Reading Time: 3 minutes Twitter can handle 6,000 tweets per second. How about the human mind? The current week may
Trump Attacks Georgia Gov. for Abandoning Election Fight, Vows to Campaign against Him
President Trump opened his remarks at the rally saying he had run in two elections and “won both of them.”
Where Is Jack Ma?
On the menu today: the disappearance of a Chinese billionaire, SOE defaults, and the mounting risks to China’s financial system.
Biden: $2,000 Stimulus Checks Will ‘Never Get There’ if Perdue, Loeffler Elected
Despite the president-elect’s assertions, Loeffler and Perdue came out in favor of the $2,000 checks last week.
Chris Hedges: The Empire is Not Done with Julian Assange
Princeton, New Jersey (Scheerpost) — As is clear from the memoir of one of his attorneys, Michael Ratner, the ends
National Guard Troops Deployed to D.C. ahead of Electoral College Count
‘We will not allow people to incite violence, intimidate our residents or cause destruction in our city,’ Mayor Bowser said.
No, Polar Bears Do Not Live In Antarctica. But Could They?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Republicans Don’t Know Anything About Their Party (DonkeyHotey) From Data for Progress: “While the packaging of
Trump Pressured Georgia Official to ‘Find’ Votes to Overturn Election Results
Trump urged Raffensperger to overturn the election results favoring Biden and insisting that he won the state.
British Judge Denies U.S. Request to Extradite Julian Assange
District Judge Vanessa Baraitser ruled on Monday that Assange’s mental health prevented extradition to the U.S.
The Folly of the Cruz Eleven
Eleven GOP senators propose to trample federal law and state sovereignty — and blow a hole in the hull of
McConnell, Pelosi Homes Vandalized after Senate Stalls on $2,000 Stimulus Checks
Both the House Speaker’s and Senate Majority Leader’s homes were defaced with graffiti late last week.
Pelosi Faces Close Speaker Vote Sunday amid Fears of Coronavirus Absences
The California congresswoman cannot afford to lose as many Democrats as she did in 2018, when 15 members bucked supporting
Republicans Glory in Electoral Dysfunction
Reading Time: < 1 minute The cartoon above was created by DonkeyHotey for WhoWhatWhy from these images: Josh Hawley caricature
‘Hilaria’ Baldwin and the Allure of the Invented Persona
The longing that causes Hillary Hayward-Thomas to reinvent herself is the same force powering social-media mobs and hashtag activism.
Lana Turner at 100
The Faustian life choices of this most glamorous star parallel decisions of her many movie characters.
GA Leaders Uphold Election Results After History of Suppression
Reading Time: 5 minutes In addition to overseeing the upcoming runoff elections, Georgia’s top election officials have been fighting back
Vaccine Rollout Isn’t Exactly at Warp Speed
Reading Time: < 1 minute The post Vaccine Rollout Isn’t Exactly at Warp Speed appeared first on WhoWhatWhy.
U.S. Facing ‘Another Potential Southwest Border Crisis’ as Biden Takes Office
Environmental, economic, and political factors have created the perfect storm for another potential southwest border crisis.
This Week in Pandemic: What Possible Good Can Come of This?
Reading Time: 3 minutes As COVID-19 cases in the US and beyond continue to soar, as hospitals continue to be
WhoWhatWhy 2021: Where Do We Go From Here?
Reading Time: 2 minutes WhoWhatWhy is getting a name for its unique approach to journalism in the public interest. We
COVID-19 Has Exposed the U.K. as a Failed State
When one’s ability to plan for the future depends entirely upon predicting the whims of technocrats, this is not a
Robot Rhythm: Androids’ New Year Dance Celebration Goes Viral
Reading Time: 2 minutes Michael Cohen Predicts People Trump Pardoned May Testify Against Him (Russ) The author writes, “President Trump’s
Goodbye — At Last
Reading Time: 7 minutes The Romans had a term for 2020: Annus Horribilis — Horrible Year. In many respects, as
Britain’s Brexit Triumph
After four and a half years, Brexit is finally and fully accomplished with a U.K.–EU trade deal that sailed through
McConnell Criticizes $2,000 Stimulus Check Plan as Benefitting High-Earners
Married couples making between $150,000 and $200,000 a year, and in some cases up to $300,000 would still receive some