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Convention Against Torture

Spain Investigates What America Should

Marjorie Cohn | Posted 05.09.2009 | World

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Marjorie Cohn

It is the responsibility of the United States to investigate allegations of torture. The use of torture should be purged from our system, much like we eradicated slavery.

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Powell's Tortured Endorsement

Charles J. Brown | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics

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Charles J. Brown

Powell endorsed Obama and I was moved by his statement, particularly his challenge to Republicans about their demonization of Islam. Despite this, I don't welcome his endorsement.

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