The Senate majority must provide basic guarantees of fairness in the trial on the articles of impeachment against Trump.
Human Rights and Global Wrongs
In her column, “Human Rights and Global Wrongs,” legal and political analyst Marjorie Cohn writes about Trump’s lawbreaking, the dangers his administration poses to civil rights and civil liberties, and his judicial nominations. She continues to cover racism, immigration, torture, indefinite detention, the death penalty, surveillance, whistleblowers, Supreme Court jurisprudence, and violations of US and international law. Truthout is proud to have her in our lineup as a regular commentator.
Trump’s ongoing solicitation of foreign interference makes him a threat to the integrity of the 2020 election.
This coup follows a sordid tradition of U.S. meddling in the political and economic affairs of Latin America.
Trump is pandering to his extremist Christian Zionist base at the expense of the Palestinians.
Trump tweeted intimidating allegations, which could provide the basis for an article of impeachment.
Roberts, who cast conflicting votes in two recent immigration cases, is the wild card here.
We’re headed for a separation of powers showdown between Congress and the president.
Although convicted, the defendants are pleased their action lifted the veil on nuclear dangers at the Kings Bay base.
It is essential that the UN act immediately to stop the carnage and allow humanitarian relief into the war-torn region.
As the court moves to the right, we can expect the continued evisceration of civil rights and civil liberties.