Author: Philip Martin
On June 22, 1870, President Ulysses S. Grant signed the Act to Establish the Department of Justice into law. On its face, it was a bureaucratic consolidation–an attempt to streamline the legal functions of the federal government. More profoundly, it was a moral commitment: an effort to give federal teeth to the principles enshrined in the Reconstruction amendments. In the wake of civil war, the DOJ emerged to protect equal protection, due process, and the radical belief that the law should serve even those who had just emerged from bondage.Read More
The International Criminal Court is reviewing a confidential legal report asserting that the Russia-linked Wagner group has committed war crimes by spreading images of apparent atrocities in West Africa on social media.Read More
NATO’s European allies are focused on getting through this week’s summit unscathed. But even if President Donald Trump is satisfied with fresh pledges to ramp up spending, anxiety is growing about the US military presence in the region.Read More
Tucked between some of Europe’s busiest tourist hubs, Slovenia is quietly emerging as a stunning summer escape for those seeking peace, beauty, and authenticity.Read More
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Google is proposing changes to its search results in response to an EU antitrust case, potentially avoiding a large fine. The proposal includes a dediRead More
The Israeli leader said Trump’s “bold decision” to target the three nuclear sites “will change history”.Read More
Video shows impact sites in central and northern Israel after Iranian strikes.Read More
For three young women whose education has been cut short by war in Gaza – where 90% of educational buildings have been destroyed by Israel – Western Sydney University offers an educational lifelineRead More
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — For more than three decades, Harvest Deaf Ministries has been committed to reaching the Deaf community with the message of Christ.Read More