Marcellene Hearn: The Torture Secrets Are Coming
The American people are entitled to know what took place in U.S. detention centers. And it would be completely backwards to suppress images of government misconduct on the grounds that … Continue reading
October 23, 2014 · Leave a comment
No Freedom in Sight, Illegally Jailed Mississippi Inmates Demand Answers
People jailed in Scott County often find themselves waiting years for trial—or even charges. Octavius Burks has been locked in jail for three years. He has not been charged. He … Continue reading
September 27, 2014 · Leave a comment
Noa Yachot: Journalism is Under Attack, and Not Just in Ferguson
It is not a great time to be a journalist in America. The assault on the First Amendment by militarized police in Ferguson, Mo., continues unabated, and the press is … Continue reading
August 23, 2014 · Leave a comment
Jon Queally: At Home and Abroad, UN Report Details Abysmal US Record of Abuse
Torture, indefinite detention, excessive force, and systematic discrimination and mistreatment have become part of the nation’s modern legacy. An official report by the United Nations Committee Against Torture released Friday … Continue reading →