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Torture
Judge Acquits Cops in Laquan McDonald Cover-Up Trial
Judge Domenica Stephenson unconscionably swept evidence of egregious official misconduct under the rug of cover-up.
Former Child Soldier’s Guantánamo Nightmare Lives On
Omar Khadr is a victim of the US and Canadian legal systems, both of which denied him the rights of a child.
George W. Bush Accepts Prestigious Liberty Award With Bloody Hands
Let’s maybe try a little harder with the awards next time.
“The US Immigration System Is Inherently Abusive, Violent and Racist”
Detention is inhumane regardless of who sits in the White House.
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.
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.
Holding the Line on Torture One Organization at a Time
A recent American Psychological Association decision sets an encouraging example in the fight against torture.
Ahed Tamimi Is Free, but 350 Palestinian Children Remain in Jails
Three out of four Palestinian children experience physical violence after their arrest for minor crimes.
From CIA-Backed Wars to Cartel Violence: Inside the Roots of the Refugee Crisis
Jennifer Harbury discusses her personal experience with this history.
Seymour Hersh on Torture at Abu Ghraib and Secret US Assassination Programs
Sy Hersh looks back at the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal that he exposed nearly 15 years ago.