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Human Rights and Global Wrongs
Marjorie Cohn analyzes the impact of US imperialism and human rights violations.
Intensifying Sanctions on Iran and Venezuela, Trump Is Weaponizing Coronavirus
Trump’s intensification of sanctions against Venezuela and Iran during a pandemic constitutes a crime against humanity.
DOJ Seeks to Exploit Coronavirus Emergency to Detain People Indefinitely
The Trump administration’s invocation of emergency powers could lead to egregious violations of constitutional rights.
Is the DNC Once Again Orchestrating the Defeat of a Socialist Candidate?
The Democratic Party has a history of suppressing socialist candidates.
Team Trump Tried to Bully the ICC Into Dropping War Crimes Probe But Failed
The impunity that U.S. officials have enjoyed for their international crimes may finally be coming to an end.
Trump’s Afghanistan Deal Prioritizes Bragging Rights Over Lasting Peace
Trump’s own former national security aides say he is “far less interested in an actual Afghan peace.”
If Venezuelan Embassy Protectors Are Retried, Jury Should Hear About US Crimes
In the first trial, jurors refused to convict members of the Venezuela Embassy Protection Collective.
Arguments About Bloomberg’s “Electability” Overlook His Racism and Misogyny
It’s doubtful whether Bloomberg’s vast wealth can overcome his record enough to send him to the White House.
Extradition of Assange Would Set a Dangerous Precedent
The Trump administration is using Assange as an example to warn journalists that they publish at their own peril.
Dershowitz Is Wrong — Abuse of Power Is Grounds for Impeachment
Alan Dershowitz’s claim that abuse of power is not an impeachable offense flies in the face of constitutional law.
First the Trial, Then the Evidence? Impeachment in Wonderland.
Trump’s impeachment trial shows that GOP senators are likely to continue being loyal foot soldiers for the president.