Truthout
Human Rights and Global Wrongs
Marjorie Cohn analyzes the impact of US imperialism and human rights violations.
Israel Killed Civilians, Targeted Hospitals in Jenin With US Weapons and Support
Israel could not mount its military operations against Palestinians without $3.8 billion in annual U.S. military aid.
Here’s What “Moore v. Harper” Means for Voting Rights Going Forward
The rejection of “independent state legislature” doctrine means fights against gerrymanders and racist laws can proceed.
Biden’s Asylum Policy Continues Tradition of US Cruelty to Haitians
Biden has recycled some of Trump’s racist asylum policies.
The Voting Rights Act Dodged a Bullet — for Now
Five House seats may well shift to Democrats in the wake of “Allen v. Milligan.”
Youth Are Suing Montana for Failing to Protect Their Future From Climate Chaos
The lawsuit is based on Montana's state constitution, which enshrines the right to a clean and healthful environment.
Supreme Court Weakened Legal Protections for Striking. Only Jackson Dissented.
Unions still have the right to strike, but eight Supreme Court members erected barriers to that fundamental right.
“There Is No Safe Place in Gaza”: Palestinians Speak Out During Israeli Assault
In a vicious five-day assault, Israeli occupying forces killed 33 Palestinians in Gaza.
SCOTUS Case May Slash Regulation of Everything From Workers’ Rights to Clean Air
Overruling “Chevron deference” could imperil our health, safety, labor, air, water, food and environmental protections.
Israel Is Using a Vast Network of Biometric Cameras to Terrorize Palestinians
The facial recognition surveillance system violates Palestinians’ human rights to freedom of movement and privacy.
Biden Hypocritically Slams Arrest of US Journalist in Russia But Pursues Assange
The double standards of the U.S. government are on full display in the lead-up to World Press Freedom Day.