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Human Rights and Global Wrongs
Marjorie Cohn analyzes human rights and executive branch lawbreaking.
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![An aerial view shows destroyed buildings in al-Zahra city in Gaza on October 20, 2023, following Israeli bombardment. The Israeli Air Force has already dropped more than 6,000 bombs on Gaza, one of the most densely populated areas in the world.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/10/2023_1020-gaza-destroyed-buildings-400x300.jpg)
Israeli and US Leaders Must Be Held Accountable for the Genocide of Palestinians
Netanyahu and Gallant are committing genocide in Gaza. Biden and Blinken are aiding and abetting Israeli genocide.
![A Palestinian youth carries bread amid the rubble of the city center of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip following Israeli shelling on October 10, 2023.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/10/2023_1012-gaza-400x300.jpg)
Israel Is Using Starvation as a Weapon of War Against the Palestinian People
A full-scale ground offensive on Gaza is imminent, even as Palestinians are already suffering collective punishment.
![The Supreme Court of the United States building seen in Washington D.C. on September 28, 2023.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/09/2023_0930-scotus-400x300.jpg)
Right-Dominated Supreme Court Is Poised to Do Grave Harm in Upcoming Term
Voting rights and the protection of workers, consumers, health, safety and the environment are on the court's docket.
![Immigration advocates rally to urge to urge Congress to pass permanent protections for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients and create a pathway to citizenship, near the U.S. Capitol on June 15, 2022, in Washington, D.C.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/09/2023_0918-DACA-400x300.jpg)
The Fate of the “Dreamers” Is Likely Headed to the Right-Dominated Supreme Court
If the Supreme Court agrees with the new decision by a Texas federal judge, it will be devastating to 600,000 Dreamers.
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Colorado Lawsuit’s Strategy for Keeping Trump Off Ballot Is Starting to Spread
The lawsuits cite the 14th Amendment, which says former officials who engage in insurrection may not serve as president.
![The U.S.S. Nimitz conducts routine operations while transiting the South China Sea on February 4, 2023.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/08/2023_0831-south-china-sea-400x300.jpg)
The US Is Fanning the Flames of War With China
U.S. actions intensify the danger of nuclear war in the Asia-Pacific.
![Former President Donald Trump signs autographs hits his shot from the 16th tee during day three of the LIV Golf Invitational Bedminster at Trump National Golf Club on August 13, 2023 in Bedminster, New Jersey.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/08/2023_0821-Donald-Trump-400x300.jpg)
Georgia RICO Charge Against Trump Is Broader Than Federal January 6 Indictment
Trump and/or his cronies are charged with 161 predicate acts in their criminal enterprise to overturn the election.
![The Supreme Court building is pictured in Washington, D.C., on June 29, 2023.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/08/2023_0815-scoturs-400x300.jpg)
Supreme Court Has an Originalist Roadmap to Disqualify Trump From the Presidency
A new article written by two conservative law professors is an urgent call to action to disqualify Trump from office.
![Former President Donald Trump speaks as the keynote speaker at the 56th Annual Silver Elephant Dinner hosted by the South Carolina Republican Party on August 5, 2023, in Columbia, South Carolina.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/08/2023_0808-donald-trump-s-400x300.jpg)
Donald Trump’s Trials Should Not Be Televised
Trump is no mere apprentice when it comes to manipulating the media in his favor.
![Illustration of Former President Donald Trump reaching his arms out](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/07/2023_0725-trump-400x300.jpg)
Donald Trump May Face 4 Indictments by Election Day. Here’s the Breakdown.
A federal indictment stemming from the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is expected this week.