Kucinich: White House Assassination Policy Is Extrajudicial Kucinich: White House Assassination Policy Is Extrajudicial
The Obama administration's decision to authorize the assassination of a US citizen has been met with silence from most Democrats.
Apr 15, 2010 / Jeremy Scahill
Who Speaks for Human Rights? Who Speaks for Human Rights?
A clash between a feminist activist and a former Guantánamo detainee divides the left.
Mar 18, 2010 / Feature / D.D. Guttenplan and Maria Margaronis
Torture Lawyers on Trial? Torture Lawyers on Trial?
Spain is leading the charge to criminally investigate US government officials over torture.
Feb 11, 2010 / Editorial / David Cole
Audiocast: A Conversation with ‘Humanity’s Avenger’ Audiocast: A Conversation with ‘Humanity’s Avenger’
Listen to an audiocast of remarks by "humanity's avenger," Luis Moreno-Ocampo, first prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.
Dec 15, 2009 / Audio / The Nation
Western Promises Western Promises
From the archive: A book by a former ICTY official offers a vivid insider's account of realpolitik at the Milosevic trial.
Dec 20, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Marc Perelman
The Great Debate of 2008 The Great Debate of 2008
The time is right for a Great Debate on America's purpose and place in the world. But neither Republicans nor Democrats seem up to the task.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / Jerry W. Sanders
Why We Need International Law Why We Need International Law
It's time to undo the damage and reaffirm America's historical commitment to international law.
Nov 1, 2007 / Feature / Oona A. Hathaway
We Need a Nobel Prize in Law We Need a Nobel Prize in Law
Those who serve the law in dangerous and original ways are deserving of the recognition--and the protection--that a Nobel Prize would bring them.
Oct 10, 2007 / Editorial / Garrett Epps
Questionable Verdict Questionable Verdict
Even the most naive American voter cannot be expected to see the morally, legally and politically questionable death sentence given to Saddam Hussein a milestone in the Bush Admin...
Nov 6, 2006 / Editorial / Richard Falk
The Impeachment of George W. Bush The Impeachment of George W. Bush
The time has come to call for the impeachment of President Bush. Any President who maintains he is above the law--and acts repeatedly on that belief--seriously endangers our consit...
Jan 11, 2006 / Feature / Elizabeth Holtzman