Truthout
Human Rights and Global Wrongs
Marjorie Cohn analyzes the impact of US imperialism and human rights violations.
After Undermining International Criminal Court, US Wants It to Charge Russians
U.S. hypocrisy is no more nakedly apparent than in the Senate’s unanimous resolution condemning Russia.
Federal Judge’s Opinion May Compel DOJ to Bring Criminal Charges Against Trump
Trump is likely guilty of attempted obstruction of a Joint Session of Congress and conspiracy to defraud the U.S.
GOP Senators Use Jackson Hearing to Agitate Their Base Before Election Campaigns
The depth of disrespect demonstrated by the Republicans was unprecedented.
Extradition Looms for Assange After UK Supreme Court Refuses to Hear His Appeal
Press freedom and human rights groups and Julian Assange’s fiancée have all condemned the latest barrier to his freedom.
Supreme Court Says Torture at CIA Black Site Is a “State Secret”
The Supreme Court has denied Guantánamo prisoner Abu Zubaydah testimony on his torture at a secret CIA site in Poland.
Here’s an Action the UN General Assembly Can Take Against Russia’s Invasion
Instead of sanctions and escalation, we need UN-led diplomacy.
US Stokes Tensions With Russia by Building Military Base 100 Miles From Border
When the base is operational, Russia will be surrounded by NATO missiles in Poland, Romania and the Baltics.
Biden Should Replace Breyer With a True Progressive
The most progressive judge Biden is considering is Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Julian Assange Can Now Seek Appeal Against US Extradition to Top UK Court
The British High Court certified that Julian Assange raised a point of law of general public importance.
Veterans For Peace Urges US to Rejoin Iran Deal and Negotiate With North Korea
Veterans For Peace is also calling on Biden to pledge “no first use” of nuclear weapons.