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More blowback from the war on terror More blowback from the war on terror
The U.S.-backed Ethiopian military has secreted away scores of "suspects" -- including pregnant women and children -- and fueled anti-American rancor in Africa.
By Jennifer Daskal Oct 1, 2008
Is the U.S. putting mentally incompetent terror suspects on trial? Is the U.S. putting mentally incompetent terror suspects on trial?
At Guantánamo, bizarre proceedings with the 9/11 suspects raise questions about a prisoner's psychiatric evaluation and the murky role of the CIA.
By Joanne Mariner Sep 29, 2008
American credibility on trial American credibility on trial
Was one of the youngest prisoners at Guantánamo rushed to court by the Bush administration for political reasons?
By Jo Becker Aug 20, 2008
News Would Obama prosecute the Bush administration for torture?
Obama's brain trust wants to form a commission on torture and call Bush officials as witnesses, but put off prosecutions -- if any -- till a second term.
By Mark Benjamin Aug 4, 2008
News The bizarre trial of bin Laden's bodyguard
The "capture videos" the Pentagon aims to bury, late-night brutality pointing to the CIA -- and even a surreal viewing of "The Dark Knight" here in Guantánamo.
By Julia Hall Aug 1, 2008
Ashcroft suggests CIA sought legal approval after torture began Ashcroft suggests CIA sought legal approval after torture began
The former attorney general raises the possibility that the CIA looked for legal cover only after at least one suspected member of al-Qaida was tortured.
Mark Benjamin Jul 17, 2008
Sabotage in Guantánamo Sabotage in Guantánamo
How the 9/11 suspects are trying to exploit the major flaws in the military commissions implemented by the Bush administration.
By Stacy Sullivan Jul 15, 2008
Beware Bush's preemptive strike on torture Beware Bush's preemptive strike on torture
The president might issue a blanket pardon to block prosecution of top U.S. officials behind brutal interrogations -- including himself.
By James Ross Jul 10, 2008
What did McCain learn from the Vietnam tragedy? What John McCain didn't learn in Vietnam
In spite of overwhelming evidence to the contrary, the former POW insists we could have won. No wonder he talks of occupying Iraq for a century.
By Joe Conason Jul 4, 2008
Bush's top general quashed torture dissent Bush's top general quashed torture dissent
New evidence shows that despite warnings from across the military, former Gen. Richard Myers shut down legal scrutiny of brutal interrogation tactics.
By Mark Benjamin Jun 30, 2008
The war on teen terror The war on teen terror
The Bush administration's treatment of juvenile prisoners shipped to Guantánamo Bay defies logic as well as international law.
By Jo Becker Jun 24, 2008
A timeline to Bush government torture A timeline to Bush government torture
Newly public evidence sheds greater light on Bush officials' efforts to develop brutal interrogation techniques for the war on terror.
By Mark Benjamin Jun 18, 2008
Senate report says Pentagon skewed timeline on interrogation Senate report says Pentagon skewed timeline on interrogation
A Senate committee finds that there are major holes in Pentagon officials' stories about the decision to use certain interrogation tactics at Guantánamo.
Alex Koppelman Jun 17, 2008
My Paulina, my country My Paulina, my country
During the making of a film about my exile from Chile, I finally met the anonymous woman who saved my life during Pinochet's murderous reign.
By Ariel Dorfman Jun 11, 2008
The insanity inside Guantánamo The insanity inside Guantánamo
A new report reveals that a number of prisoners -- even some long ago cleared to leave -- are spiraling into hallucinations, despair and suicide.
By Jennifer Daskal and Stacy Sullivan Jun 10, 2008
Arraigning the 9/11 suspects, Guantánamo-style Arraigning the 9/11 suspects, Guantánamo-style
Hearings for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and others here were marred by intimidation, partial censorship and a ruling that left justice in doubt.
By Joanne Mariner Jun 7, 2008
"It's an inquisition, not a trial" "It's an inquisition, not a trial"
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, puts on quite a show at his arraignment in Guantánamo.
Vincent Rossmeier Jun 5, 2008
"We'll make you see death" "We'll make you see death"
A harrowing account from a man the CIA handed over to Jordan -- smuggled from prison on tiny paper -- exposes U.S. complicity in torture.
By Joanne Mariner Apr 10, 2008
A sickening truth at Guantánamo A sickening truth at Guantánamo
A gravely ill detainee I represent, never charged with a crime, has been neglected by military doctors. Will he be the next to die inside the notorious prison?
By H. Candace Gorman Mar 14, 2008
Bill O'Reilly's tortured logic Bill O'Reilly's tortured logic
Discussing waterboarding and warrantless surveillance, the Fox News host couldn't get his facts straight.
Alex Koppelman Feb 15, 2008
Uncovering the truth about CIA torture tapes Uncovering the truth about CIA torture tapes
Congress must remedy its abysmal record of investigating the Bush administration on prisoner abuse and torture.
By Anthony D. Romero Feb 15, 2008
Mukasey says waterboarding still not "concrete situation" Mukasey says waterboarding still not "concrete situation"
After dodging the question of waterboarding during his confirmation, Attorney General Michael Mukasey continues to avoid the issue now that he's in office.
Jan 31, 2008
Big Think: "Somebody has to make a decision to shoot down that airplane" Big Think: "Somebody has to make a decision to shoot down that airplane"
Alan Dershowitz believes in a jurisprudence for everything, including torture.
Jan 21, 2008
Conversations: Alex Gibney Conversations: Alex Gibney
In this interview and podcast, the director of the terrifying documentary "Taxi to the Dark Side" talks about torture and the tragic fate of an Afghan cabdriver.
By Andrew O'Hehir Jan 18, 2008
Our shameful Guantanamo anniversary Our shameful Guantanamo anniversary
The appalling fact that innocents have been locked up and abused at the U.S. prison for six long years is not the only reason we must close it now.
By Anthony D. Romero Jan 11, 2008
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