Israel killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh as she was documenting Israeli war crimes.
Human Rights and Global Wrongs
In her column, “Human Rights and Global Wrongs,” legal and political analyst Marjorie Cohn provides a critique of U.S. militarism, racist police violence, immigration policy, torture, the death penalty, surveillance, attacks on whistleblowers, executive branch lawbreaking, the Supreme Court, and violations of U.S. and international law. Truthout is proud to have her in our lineup as a regular commentator.
The anti-mask ruling issued by a Trump-appointed judge has badly stymied the CDC’s power to protect travelers.
A Supreme Court majority is poised to overturn “Roe,” which could imperil other constitutional rights besides abortion.
The “Remain in Mexico” policy imperils asylum seekers who become victims of predatory violence.
U.S. hypocrisy is no more nakedly apparent than in the Senate’s unanimous resolution condemning Russia.
Trump is likely guilty of attempted obstruction of a Joint Session of Congress and conspiracy to defraud the U.S.
The depth of disrespect demonstrated by the Republicans was unprecedented.
Press freedom and human rights groups and Julian Assange’s fiancée have all condemned the latest barrier to his freedom.
The Supreme Court has denied Guantánamo prisoner Abu Zubaydah testimony on his torture at a secret CIA site in Poland.
Instead of sanctions and escalation, we need UN-led diplomacy.