UFOs Back in the News
May 28, 2019
Reports of unidentified flying objects are making news again, with the New York Times offering on-the-record interviews with Navy pilots who recently claimed unusual aerial sightings, and the Washington Post offering speculation on the reports and what it might mean if they turn out to be evidence of extraterrestrials visiting our planet. In Issues, a journalist took a deep—and skeptical—look at why the idea of UFOs has captivated public attention for so long, and why the Pentagon remains interested in but close-mouthed about such activities.