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War Crimes
Crimes of the War on Terror: Justice for Torturers?
When we say that putting officials in prison for war crimes would be justice, we endorse a criminal justice system that is more criminal than just.
Rebecca Gordon: Terror, Torture and US Wars of Vengeance Diminish Our Humanity
Author Rebecca Gordon explains why US officials must be held accountable for torture and other alleged war crimes.
The Term “War Crime” Is Obsolete
If war crimes are defined as military actions that harm great numbers of civilians, then all wars today are crimes or the term is meaningless.
US Army Chaplain Resigns in Opposition to Use of Assassin Drones by the United States
Antal wrote, “We have sanitized killing and condoned extrajudicial assassinations ... ”
The Untold History of US War Crimes
Peter Kuznick discusses the United States' war crimes — from the atomic bombings of Japan, to the Cold War, to today's “war on terror.”
Human Rights Lawyer Francis Boyle on US War Crimes, the Refugee Crisis in Europe and More
International law professor Francis Boyle discusses war crimes allegations against members of the US government, and more.
The US Military Would Commit President Trump’s War Crimes
The billionaire Republican may be as bad as it gets, but there's no reason to believe the military would refuse to fight his illegal wars.
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Sexual Violence a Crime Against Humanity, Guatemalan Court Rules in Historic Verdict
A Guatemalan court declared former members of the military guilty of crimes against humanity.
Bernie’s Broadsides Against Kissinger Weren’t Even Half of It
Kissinger isn't just a poor choice of foreign policy adviser; he's a bona fide war criminal.
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No, Israel Should Not Flatten Beirut
A debate over whether Israel should commit war crimes and wipe out a city of at least 1 million people is somehow acceptable.