Category Archives: Torture

North Korea Expands its Political Prisoner Camps

If there is hell on earth, here it is. The North Korean regime is the most brutal, oppressive society on earth. It is straight out of Soviet-style, Stalin-era repression. Amnesty International estimates that 200,000 political prisoners are being held, and … Continue reading

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Torture Must Face Justice In America

Just days after exposing torture during the Bush administration, the Obama administration is curtailing the use of the word “torture.” As calls for the prosecution of those who violated national and international laws have been rejected, the Obama administration has … Continue reading

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Torture: The Un-American Way

With the selection of his national security advisors, President Barack Obama has stated unequivocally “the United States does not torture.” Few issues separate the Obama and Bush administrations as torture. Although the Bush administration refused to admit that it condoned torture, … Continue reading

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