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Human Rights and Global Wrongs

In her column, “Human Rights and Global Wrongs,” legal and political analyst Marjorie Cohn writes about Trump’s lawbreaking, the dangers his administration poses to civil rights and civil liberties, and his judicial nominations. She continues to cover racism, immigration, torture, indefinite detention, the death penalty, surveillance, whistleblowers, Supreme Court jurisprudence, and violations of US and international law. Truthout is proud to have her in our lineup as a regular commentator.

Read more about this series at Introducing "Human Rights and Global Wrongs".
Donald Trump
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

Trump’s Frivolous First Amendment Defense Won’t Shield Him in a Criminal Case

Trump’s incitement of the mob that stormed the Capitol would not be deemed protected free speech in a criminal trial.
by
Marjorie Cohn,
Truthout
February 16, 2021
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Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, speaks at a post-march rally led by family members of victims of police brutality in the Midtown neighborhood of Manhattan on July 31, 2020, in New York City.
News Analysis
Prisons & Policing

Eric Garner’s Mother Says We Must Push for Justice That Her Son Didn’t Receive

An international inquiry commission about racist police killings opens with testimony from mothers of the victims.
by
Marjorie Cohn,
Truthout
January 21, 2021
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Donald Trump speaks in Alamo, Texas, on January 12, 2021.
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

Yes, Trump Can Be Convicted by the Senate After January 20

The Supreme Court would likely not overturn a post-presidency Senate trial.
by
Marjorie Cohn,
Truthout
January 17, 2021
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Trump shields his eyes
News Analysis
Politics & Elections

Trump Can Be Indicted Under Federal, State and DC Laws for His Role in Jan. 6

Trump will no longer be shielded by the Department of Justice policy that a sitting president cannot be indicted.
by
Marjorie Cohn,
Truthout
January 11, 2021
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Julian Assange with redacted text and barbed wire
News
Human Rights

Assange Extradition Denial Indicts US Prison System But Imperils Journalism

Most of Judge Baraitser’s 132-page decision actually supports the Trump administration’s case against Assange.
by
Marjorie Cohn,
Truthout
January 5, 2021
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A poll worker helps a voter (left) fill out a provisional ballot at Park Tavern polling station on November 3, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia.
News Analysis
Politics & Elections

Civil Rights Groups Fight Back Against Georgia’s Voter Purges

The purging of nearly 200,000 Georgia voters could determine which party will control the Senate.
by
Marjorie Cohn,
Truthout
December 29, 2020
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Portland police disperse a crowd of protesters past a mural of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor on September 26, 2020, in Portland, Oregon.
News
Racial Justice

After Trump Blocked UN Inquiry of Racist Violence, NGOs Are Conducting Their Own

The commission will analyze whether several instances of police violence violated international law.
by
Marjorie Cohn,
Truthout
December 22, 2020
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Donald Trump
News Analysis
War & Peace

Trump’s Support for Israel’s Killing of Iranian Scientist Could Lead to War

The policy of uncritically caving to Israel’s demands imperils U.S. national security.
by
Marjorie Cohn,
Truthout
December 1, 2020
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Joe Biden gazes thoughtfully past his folded hands
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

Biden’s Victory Does Not Guarantee a Progressive Agenda. We Must Fight for It.

Progressives must demand that Biden govern for the 99 percent and not the 1 percent.
by
Marjorie Cohn,
Truthout
November 23, 2020
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President Trump and Vice President Pence walk away after speaking in the Rose Garden at the White House on November 13, 2020, in Washington, D.C.
News Analysis
Politics & Elections

Will Trump’s Attempt to Subvert the Election Results Succeed?

Trump is apparently taking steps to quash popular opposition to his attempted electoral theft.
by
Marjorie Cohn,
Jurist
November 20, 2020
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