While Matt is often quick to label US officials, "war criminals," he does so without having done the requisite legal scholarship.  In this episode however, Jon and Matt were lucky enough to speak with Dr. Rebecca Gordon about her research of the many war crimes and violations of international law that the United States has committed since 2001. 

Specifically discussed:

Dr. Gordon's background and her her development of an interest in demanding justice for victims of injustice at the hand of the US empire 

The Nuremberg Trials- What they were, why they were  historically significant , where they came up short

the United States vs The International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court 

Crimes of the War on Terror- Torture, offensive war 

Some of the American officials who should be prosecuted 

The Russell Tribunals and hopes for similar procedures for the War on Terror

Dr. Gordon's Work. Please Support Her!

American Nuremberg: The U.S. Officials Who Should Stand Trial for Post-9/11 War Crimes

Mainstreaming Torture: Ethical Approaches in the Post-9/11 United States

Our Work:

Read our "In the Context of Empire" blog with corresponding and expanded posts to this content!

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