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The law occludes the abhorrent violence routinely perpetrated by states in the name of self-defense.
“Never again” means standing up for Palestinian people. “Never again” means this very moment.
A conversation with Palestinian human rights attorney Noura Erakat on the need for a political solution.
The legal doctrine of "superior responsibility" makes the Russian president liable for war crimes committed in Ukraine.
Critics say human rights discourse blunts social transformation. It doesn't have to.
The lawless—and ongoing—administration of the prison by four American presidents underwrites the broader democratic crisis we face today.
In the high-tech culture of Tel Aviv, military-grade spying on civilians has become just another office job.
The dramatic history of Guatemala’s National Police archive illustrates the crucial role of state archives in protecting democracy.
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