Francis Boyle’s “Palestine Palestinians and International Law”

Francis Boyle's "Palestine Palestinians and International Law" - by Stephen LendmanFrancis Boyle is a distinguished University of Illinois law professor, activist, and internationally recognized expert on international law and human rights. He also lectures widely, writes extensively, and authored many books, including the subject of this review: "Palestine Palestinians and International Law." In addition, he's...

Bush/Cheney Regime’s Secret Biowarfare Agenda

Bush/Cheney Regime's  Secret Biowarfare Agenda - by Stephen Lendman When it comes to observing US and international laws, treaties and norms, the Bush administration is a serial offender. Since 2001, it's: -- spurned efforts for nuclear disarmament to advance its weapons program and retain current stockpiles; -- renounced the 1970 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and...

Jeff Halper’s “An Israeli in Palestine” – Part II

Jeff Halper's An Israeli in Palestine (Part II) - by Stephen LendmanAccording to Israeli-based author and journalist Jonathan Cook, Halper's book is "one of the most insightful analyses of the Occupation I've read. His voice cries out to be heard" on the region's longest and most intractable conflict. Part II continues the story.Part III: The...

Mukasey to Congress: Defy the Rule of Law

Mukasey to Congress: Defy the Rule of Law - by Stephen LendmanAlong with other past and present administration officials, Attorney General Michael Mukasey supports lawlessness and police state justice. Weeks after the Supreme Court's landmark (June 12) Boumediene ruling, he addressed the conservative, pro-war American Enterprise Institute (on July 21) and asked Congress to overrule...

Jeff Halper’s “An Israeli in Palestine” – Part I

Jeff Halper's An Israeli in Palestine (Part I) - by Stephen LendmanJeff Halper is an American-born Israeli Professor of Anthropology as well as a peace and human rights activist for over three decades. In 1997, he co-founded the Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions (ICAHD), and as its Coordinating Director "organized and led nonviolent direct action...

Torture As Official US Policy

Torture As Official US Policy - by Stephen LendmanPost-9/11, torture has been official US policy under George Bush - authorized at the highest levels of government. Evidence of its systematic practice continues to surface. First some background.On September 17, 2001, George Bush signed a secret finding empowering CIA to "Capture, Kill, or Interrogate Al-Queda Leaders."...

Drought and Israeli Policy Threaten West Bank Water Security

Drought and Israeli Policy Threaten West Bank Water Security - by Stephen LendmanFresh water is precious everywhere but especially in one of the driest, hottest places on earth - the Middle East. It's why it's a strategic resource and the reason countries like Israel do everything possible to secure a reliable supply. In the words...

Sami Al-Arian: From Exoneration to Criminal Indictment

Sami Al-Arian: From Exoneration to Criminal Indictment - by Stephen LendmanA personal note. I've twice before written about Al-Arian and discussed his case on my radio program with his wife and daughter. Since February 20, 2003, he's been unjustly imprisoned. The FBI hounded him for 11 years. It falsely accused him of backing organizations fronting...

McCain’s Nomination – A Possible September Surprise?

McCain's Nomination - A Possible September Surprise? - by Stephen LendmanParty conventions are less than two months off, and already rumors are circulating. When the Democrats hold theirs from August 25 - 28, Obama is the virtually sure nominee. According to some, however, things aren't settled for Republicans a week later. Presumptive nominee John McCain...

Legitimizing Permanent Occupation of Iraq

Legitimizing Permanent Occupation of Iraq - by Stephen LendmanWashington is currently negotiating two accords with the al-Maliki government to take effect after expiration of the UN's military mandate on December 31. One agreement is for a long-term "strategic framework" to establish "cooperation in the political, economic, cultural and security fields." Or according to the administration...