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Human Rights and Global Wrongs
Marjorie Cohn analyzes human rights and executive branch lawbreaking.
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.
The Forcible Transfer of 85% of Palestinians in Gaza Is a Crime Against Humanity
The biased chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court condemns Hamas but ignores Israel’s atrocious crimes.
The Supreme Court May Be Poised to Kill the Voting Rights Act Once and for All
A federal court said only the government, not civil rights groups or individuals, can enforce the Voting Rights Act.
Palestinians File Emergency Motion to Block US Aid for Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
A federal lawsuit accuses Biden, Blinken and Austin of failure to prevent genocide and complicity in genocide.
UN Report Details Rampant US Human Rights Violations at Home and Abroad
Two-thirds of U.S. breaches of the civil and political rights covenant involve racial discrimination.
Assange Freedom May Be Pivotal in Australia’s Support for US Cold War With China
Australian cooperation with the United States' cold war against China is not a slam dunk.
Israeli and US Leaders Must Be Held Accountable for the Genocide of Palestinians
Netanyahu and Gallant are committing genocide in Gaza. Biden and Blinken are aiding and abetting Israeli genocide.
Israel Is Using Starvation as a Weapon of War Against the Palestinian People
A full-scale ground offensive on Gaza is imminent, even as Palestinians are already suffering collective punishment.
Right-Dominated Supreme Court Is Poised to Do Grave Harm in Upcoming Term
Voting rights and the protection of workers, consumers, health, safety and the environment are on the court's docket.
The Fate of the “Dreamers” Is Likely Headed to the Right-Dominated Supreme Court
If the Supreme Court agrees with the new decision by a Texas federal judge, it will be devastating to 600,000 Dreamers.
Colorado Lawsuit’s Strategy for Keeping Trump Off Ballot Is Starting to Spread
The lawsuits cite the 14th Amendment, which says former officials who engage in insurrection may not serve as president.