Truthout
Human Rights and Global Wrongs
Marjorie Cohn analyzes the impact of US imperialism and human rights violations.
Calling Chauvin a “Bad Apple” Denies Systemic Nature of Racist Police Violence
Even the best training in the world cannot teach police, who are licensed to kill, not to be racist.
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.
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.
Yes, Trump Can Be Convicted by the Senate After January 20
The Supreme Court would likely not overturn a post-presidency Senate trial.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.