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Human Rights and Global Wrongs
Marjorie Cohn analyzes the impact of US imperialism and human rights violations.
Series Introduction
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.
As Israel Extends Its Genocide Into the West Bank, It Targets and Kills Children
Israel is killing scores of Palestinian children, Defense for Children International-Palestine’s Miranda Cleland says.
Finally Free, Assange Receives a Measure of Justice From the Council of Europe
In his first public statement since his release, Assange said, “I’m free today … because I pled guilty to journalism.”
Israel’s Tally of War Crimes in Lebanon Increases in Wake of Exploding Pagers
The Israeli bombing of a residential neighborhood in Beirut is also a war crime.
US Militarism Is a Leading Cause of the Climate Catastrophe
US military interventions are not just wars on people -- they’re also wars on the climate.
Refusing to Certify Elections Isn’t About Fairness. It’s Aimed at Sowing Doubt.
New rules in Georgia are worrisome but safeguards prevent rogue election officials from refusing to certify the results.
Trump 2024 Victory Would Lock in Far Right SCOTUS for Generations to Come
Biden and Harris favor term limits and an ethical code for the Supreme Court and elimination of presidential immunity.
Netanyahu’s Visit to Congress Underscores US Contempt for International Law
Netanyahu is getting cozy with Congress, just days after the ICJ told UN members to stop aiding the Israeli occupation.
The Supreme Court Has Made It Official: US Presidents Are Now Monarchs
The Supreme Court’s “Trump v. United States” ruling gives Donald Trump “legal” cover for past and future lawbreaking.
SCOTUS Furthers Right-Wing Agenda of Deconstruction of the Administrative State
Eliminating Chevron deference will harm consumers, workers, health, safety and environment, but will help corporations.
Julian Assange Is Finally Free, But Let’s Not Forget the War Crimes He Exposed
Contrary to US government claims, WikiLeaks’s revelations actually saved lives — and drove demand for US accountability.