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Human Rights and Global Wrongs
Marjorie Cohn analyzes the impact of US imperialism and human rights violations.
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.
Will Trump’s Attempt to Subvert the Election Results Succeed?
Trump is apparently taking steps to quash popular opposition to his attempted electoral theft.
Trump’s Frivolous Lawsuits Are the Tip of the Iceberg in His Refusal to Concede
None of Trump’s lawsuits risk changing the results of the election, but his refusal to concede does not bode well.
Trump Administration Is Paying Big Pharma Billions in Rush for Vaccine
We must demand transparency to ensure the vaccine is as safe as possible.
Barrett Is Poised to Become the Most Radical Right-Wing Member of Supreme Court
Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation threatens health care, voting rights, racial justice and reproductive rights.
Assange Faces Extradition for Exposing US War Crimes
Trump's push to extradite WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange is a blunt effort to criminalize journalism.