Trump Threatens Iran to Distract From Russia-Linked Criticism and Appease Israel

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Aug 3, 2018 There are a few reasons why the president's recent saber-rattling in Iran's direction may be about issues other than U.S.-Iran relations, strictly defined. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Judge Has Option of Invalidating Arpaio Pardon

By Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Sep 23, 2017 Lawyers and legal scholars contend that Donald Trump's pardon of the former Arizona sheriff is unconstitutional. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Meaning of Julian Assange’s Persecution

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig May 30, 2017 In the U.S. government’s continued legal pursuit of WikiLeaks, there is much more at stake than what happens to its founder. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Donald Trump’s Syria Attack Tramples Many Laws

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Apr 13, 2017 President Trump's assault on Syria was illegal under both U.S. and international law, and the American mainstream media's celebration of his rush to judgment sent him a frightening message: Bombing makes you popular. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Neil Gorsuch and the Deconstruction of the Administrative State

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Mar 27, 2017 Despite the Supreme Court nominee’s contention that judges are politically impartial, his record indicates that he would play to the Trump administration. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Remembering Legendary People’s Lawyer Len Weinglass

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Jan 30, 2017 Cartoonist and author Seth Tobocman’s biography documents key cases in the career of the Pentagon Papers defense attorney.Cartoonist and author Seth Tobocman’s biography documents key cases in the career of the Pentagon Papers defense attorney, . Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

The Remarkable Legacy of Fidel Castro

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Dec 3, 2016 “History will absolve me,” the leader of the Cuban Revolution famously predicted. It’s a hard point to argue in light of what he achieved for his country despite incessant interference by the United States. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

President Obama: ‘Patron’ of the Israeli Occupation

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Sep 30, 2016 Despite the ups and downs in his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facts and figures from Obama’s presidency tell a story of unprecedented support for Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Numbers in Obama’s Drone Deaths Report Just Don’t Add Up

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Jul 4, 2016 The administration’s tally is at odds with those of leading nongovernmental organizations, and its lack of transparency makes it impossible for the public to assess its claims. The administration’s tally is at odds with those of leading nongovernmental organizations, and its lack of transparency makes it impossible for the public to assess its claims. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton’s Link to a Nasty Piece of Work in Honduras

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Mar 15, 2016 Her support as secretary of state for the 2009 coup that ousted the democratically elected President Manuel Zelaya helped create conditions that caused thousands of children to flee for their lives. Now, unlike Bernie Sanders, she wants to send them back. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Lessons From the O.J. Simpson Case for the Presidential Race and the Nation’s Racial Divide

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Feb 18, 2016 The country's polarization between "black lives matter" and "all lives matter"—along with our divergent opinions on Beyoncé’s Super Bowl halftime performance—parallels the racial divide we saw 20 years ago in the aftermath of the former football player's trial. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Want Endless War? Love the U.S. Empire? Well, Hillary Clinton’s Your Choice

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Feb 2, 2016 If the candidate's foreign policy record is any guide, a Hillary Clinton presidency would perpetuate and bolster some of our most hateful national characteristics. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )