Truthout
Human Rights and Global Wrongs
Marjorie Cohn analyzes the impact of US imperialism and human rights violations.
Biden’s Illegal Bombing of Yemen Intensifies the Risk of Regional War
The Houthis say their attacks in the Red Sea will continue until there is a ceasefire in Gaza.
Israel Tells ICJ It Has the “Most Moral Army in the World” at Genocide Hearing
South Africa presented a powerful and compelling case that Israel is violating the Genocide Convention.
Israel Is Terrified the World Court Will Decide It’s Committing Genocide
South Africa, a party to the Genocide Convention, charged Israel with genocide in the International Court of Justice.
As US Veto Power Enables Genocide, There Are Still UN Options to Protect Gaza
Any party to the Genocide Convention can submit the matter to the World Court, which could make a finding of genocide.
The Forcible Transfer of 85% of Palestinians in Gaza Is a Crime Against Humanity
The biased chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court condemns Hamas but ignores Israel’s atrocious crimes.
The Supreme Court May Be Poised to Kill the Voting Rights Act Once and for All
A federal court said only the government, not civil rights groups or individuals, can enforce the Voting Rights Act.
Palestinians File Emergency Motion to Block US Aid for Israel’s Genocide in Gaza
A federal lawsuit accuses Biden, Blinken and Austin of failure to prevent genocide and complicity in genocide.
UN Report Details Rampant US Human Rights Violations at Home and Abroad
Two-thirds of U.S. breaches of the civil and political rights covenant involve racial discrimination.
Assange Freedom May Be Pivotal in Australia’s Support for US Cold War With China
Australian cooperation with the United States' cold war against China is not a slam dunk.
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.