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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.

Op-Ed
Reproductive Rights

SCOTUS Ruling Allows Texas to Deputize Citizens as Anti-Abortion Police

The ruling is a strong indication that the Court will overturn “Roe v. Wade.”
by
Marjorie Cohn,
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September 3, 2021
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Joe Biden
Op-Ed
War & Peace

As Biden Threatens More War, Don’t Forget the Afghanistan Invasion Was Illegal

The U.S.-led Afghan War led to the commission of war crimes by U.S. forces.
by
Marjorie Cohn,
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August 30, 2021
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom meets with Latino leaders and volunteers working to call voters and urge them to vote against the recall at Hecho en Mexico restaurant in East Los Angeles on August 14, 2021.
News Analysis
Politics & Elections

If California Governor Is Replaced With Republican, Senate Could Swing to GOP

Gavin Newsom’s replacement with a Republican could change the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
by
Marjorie Cohn,
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August 22, 2021
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A painting of Julian Assange being gagged by the u.s. flag
News Analysis
Human Rights

Threat of Extradition for Assange Grows Following British High Court Ruling

The U.S. will be allowed to make “assurances” that Assange would not be held in oppressive prison conditions. 
by
Marjorie Cohn,
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August 16, 2021
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An Israeli flag is set atop a delivery truck outside U.S. ice-cream maker Ben and Jerry's factory in Be'er Tuvia, Israel, on July 21, 2021.
News Analysis
Human Rights

Israel Lashes Out at Ben & Jerry’s for Boycott in Occupied Palestinian Territory

Ben & Jerry’s decision could be one of the most consequential victories of the BDS movement thus far.
by
Marjorie Cohn,
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August 7, 2021
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Contract workers push a U.S. Air Force MQ-1B Predator unmanned aerial vehicle after it flew a mission from an air base in the Persian Gulf region on January 7, 2016.
News Analysis
War & Peace

Drone Whistleblower Gets 45 Months in Prison for Revealing Ongoing US War Crimes

Daniel Hale is the first person sentenced under the Espionage Act on Biden’s watch and he probably won’t be the last.
by
Marjorie Cohn,
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July 28, 2021
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Joe Biden does something with his mouth to imply that he's in thought, but not particularly deeply
News Analysis
Human Rights

If Biden Wants to “Stand With the Cuban People,” He Can Ease the Cruel Blockade

Every U.S. president since Dwight D. Eisenhower has maintained the blockade against Cuba. Will Joe Biden change that?
by
Marjorie Cohn,
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July 19, 2021
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrives at court in London on May 1, 2019, to be sentenced for bail violation.
News
Politics & Elections

Free Press Advocates Call on Biden to Dismiss Trump’s Appeal Against Assange

Biden has paid lip service to a free press. Will he follow through on this ideal in relation to Assange?
by
Marjorie Cohn,
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July 6, 2021
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The Supreme Court building is seen on January 27, 2017.
News Analysis
Politics & Elections

Supreme Court Drives a Stake Through the Heart of the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold two Arizona voter suppression laws sends a dangerous signal to other states.
by
Marjorie Cohn,
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July 2, 2021
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Elijah McClain and George Floyd pictures left by demonstrators line up the fence outside the Brooklyn Center police station while protesting the death of Daunte Wright, who was shot and killed by a police officer, in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, on April 14, 2021.
News Analysis
Racial Justice

UN Report Calls for Reparations for Victims of Systemic Racist Police Violence

“Systemic racism needs a systemic response,” UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet stated.
by
Marjorie Cohn,
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July 1, 2021
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