A New Era of U.S. Presidential Power
July 15, 2024 | The Supreme Court decision will embolden presidents to undertake an even more reckless foreign policy.
Articles by Anya Barry
Supreme Court Expands Government Secrecy Powers in Torture-Related Case
May 31, 2022 | The U.S. government doesn't want to acknowledge a Polish torture site that everyone knows about.
A Huge Mining Conglomerate Wanted to Poison This Country’s Water. After a Long Fight, They’ve Finally Lost.
April 5, 2017 | After a long struggle, El Salvador just proved that with enough civil society support, even a very poor country can stand up to powerful global mining firms.
Europe’s Dilemma: Immigration and the Arab Spring
May 25, 2012 | It's time Europe stopped viewing immigrants as a threat to society.
Romney’s Defense Plan Means Bad Business for America
March 31, 2012 | It would increase defense spending 42% beyond Cold War levels.
Review: Why It’s Kicking Off Everywhere
March 14, 2012 | The global protests that took place in 2011 did not come out of nowhere.
Psychologists and Torture, Then and Now
March 1, 2012 | U.S. psychologists cast ethics aside when they forged relationships with the state to aid in torture.
Adding Fuel to Syria’s Fire
February 13, 2012 | Giving military aid to either side of the Syrian conflict will make civil war more likely and prevent the citizens of Syria from achieving any semblance of justice and freedom.
The Return of Waterboarding?
December 28, 2011 | Presidential candidates are praising it. Former administration officials are defending it. Will the United States backtrack on torture?
Obama and State Secrets
October 28, 2009 | The Obama administration has taken a few steps toward reining in executive power.