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Human Rights and Global Wrongs
Marjorie Cohn analyzes the impact of US imperialism and human rights violations.


Trump Administration Ramps Up Threats Against Iran
The murder of journalist Khashoggi may put a crimp in Trump’s plans to escalate his aggression against Iran.

Khashoggi’s Murder and Saudi War Crimes in Yemen Were Facilitated by US
Amid the outcry over Khashoggi's death, many are still failing to acknowledge the US assistance behind Saudi war crimes.

Five Reasons Why the GOP Is Rushing to Confirm Kavanaugh
Republicans are hoping to ensure the outcome of several hot-button cases currently before the Supreme Court.

Aggressive Kavanaugh Portrays Himself as Victim
Abandoning all pretense of civility, he demonstrated a disturbing judicial temperament.

John Bolton Escalates Blackmail to Shield US War Criminals
Those who committed torture in Afghanistan or killed civilians in Gaza would not be held accountable for war crimes.

Brett Kavanaugh Is a Threat to Racial Justice and Voting Rights
The fate of the Voting Rights Act hangs in the balance.

US Leaders Aid and Abet War Crimes in Yemen
The Lockheed Martin bomb that killed 40 children in Yemen was sold as part of a US-Saudi arms deal.

Will Trump Be Charged With Conspiracy to Violate Federal Election Law?
Evidence is mounting of Trump's participation. Could a grand jury name him an unindicted co-conspirator?

Did Trump Break the Law by Ordering Sessions to End the Mueller Probe?
If Trump does orchestrate the firing of the special counsel, what will be the legal and political fallout?

Trump Threatens Iran to Distract From Russia Criticism and Appease Israel
With the right spin, a war against Iran could also help the GOP in the midterm elections.