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Human Rights and Global Wrongs
Marjorie Cohn analyzes the impact of US imperialism and human rights violations.
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.
Trump Needs Accomplices at Every Level of Government to Pull Off a Coup
Are we doomed to suffer a coup d'état no matter the outcome of the election?
From a Justice for Gender Equality to a “Justice” for Gender Oppression
Unlike the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Amy Coney Barrett will be a ruthless opponent of gender and reproductive rights.
Ginsburg’s Legacy Is Vast, But a Trump Appointee Could Overturn Her Best Rulings
A Trump appointment could yield the right-wing votes to overrule “Roe v. Wade” and strike down the Affordable Care Act.
If Trump Tries to Hijack the Election, We Must Be Ready to Resist
Since Trump will try to undermine the election results, we must take steps to safeguard the democratic process.
Congressional Candidates and Voters Sue to Stop Trump’s Sabotage of USPS
In addition to the suit filed Monday, several state attorneys general are likely to file litigation this week.
Federal Judge Sets Out to Bring Down Law Shielding Police From Legal Liability
In a 72-page opinion, a federal judge challenged the Supreme Court to abolish the qualified immunity defense.
Black Lives Matter Chicago Sues to Prevent Occupation by Trump’s Paramilitaries
Trump’s federal agents are terrorizing protesters and violating four constitutional rights.
Trump’s Harsh Sanctions Lead to Iran-China Partnership
The new strategic partnership between Iran and China is the result of Trump’s punishing sanctions against Iran.