U.S. Government: Courts Do Not Have Power to Review Lawfulness of Drone Strikes
The United States government moved to dismiss a lawsuit brought on behalf of Yemenis killed by a U.S. drone strike, arguing U.S. courts do not have the power to review “national security” or “foreign policy” decisions. The government also contends it could be embarrassing if a court ruled the strike was unlawful,
Israel’s Middle East Allies Are Brutal Dictatorships That Regularly Violate Human Rights
Israel’s military might and occupation of Palestine depend on the support of Egypt & Saudi Arabia, two brutal, repressive dictatorships in the Middle East.
Toys ‘R’ Us Misuses H-1B Temporary Foreign Worker Visas To Outsource Jobs
Toys ‘R’ Us, and other major corporations, are misusing the H-1B Visa program to train foreign workers then fire Americans when those jobs move overseas.
Clinton Emails Reveal More About How State Department Shaped Media Coverage Of WikiLeaks
Emails released from Hillary Clinton’s private server reveal that the U.S. State Department planted questions in “60 Minutes” interview with Julian Assange.
St. Louis Considers Privatizing Jail Medical Care
With St. Louis jails disproportionately filled with blacks and other populations underserved by health care, the move could prove disastrous for inmates.
Bernie Sanders & Jill Stein’s College Plans Treat Education As A Human Right
Though Clinton promises to make college affordable, both Stein and Sanders rolled out bold plans to slash student debt and make education accessible to all.
Art & Resistance With Boots Riley & Ellen Meeropol (VIDEO)
Boots Riley of the Coup, author Ellen Meeropol, & Center for Constitutional Rights attorney Rachel Meeropol on using art & activism to fight repression.
Workers Sue Monsanto After Herbicide Cited As Causing Cancer
In what could be the beginning of a tidal wave of litigation, a U.S. farm worker and a horticultural assistant have filed lawsuits against agribusiness giant Monsanto for health problems related to the use of the company’s blockbuster weed killer Roundup. The lawsuits accuse the company of knowingly putting an
Report Examines Widespread Attacks On Palestinian Human Rights Activists On College Campuses
Since January 2014, Palestine Legal documented 292 incidents of oppression against activists that support Palestinian liberation, especially on campuses.
Israel Escalates ‘Water-Apartheid’ As Illegal Settlers Contaminate Palestinian Water
Israel’s discriminatory allocation of water, along with its theft, destruction and pollution of Palestinian water resources, sparks accusations of racism.