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The Méndez Principles: A Focus on the Exclusionary Rule
To eliminate interrogation abuses, consistently bar all information gained via torture or cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment.

Reviewing the First-Ever National Strategy to Counter Domestic Terrorism
This week, the White House released the first strategy developed specifically to address the domestic terrorist threat.

The Méndez Principles: Sharpening the View on Interrogation and Utilitarianism
Philosopher-jurist Jeremy Bentham's “ticking bomb scenario,” often cited to justify torture, has spawned wild misconceptions.

The Méndez Principles: Building Rapport and Trust in Interrogations to Elicit Reliable Information
The demonstrated effectiveness of evidence-based methods strengthens the argument against torture and ill-treatment.

Questions for FBI Director Wray About the January 6 Attack
Former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann and Ryan Goodman drafted 10 lines of inquiry for Wray in advance of Tuesday's hearing.

The Méndez Principles: The Need to Update the Army Field Manual on Interrogation for the 21st Century
Defense Secretary Austin should convene an expert panel to ensure that methods used are informed by current science.

The Méndez Principles: Emergence and Global Expansion of Non-Coercive Interviewing
Three national jurisdictions that have introduced legal and effective techniques demonstrate that change is possible and is already underway.

The Méndez Principles: Science Shows Interrogation is Too Serious for Amateurs
Probing memory requires delicacy and care, because the method can change what the subject recalls -- and they wouldn't even be aware of it.

The Méndez Principles: A New Standard for Effective Interviewing by Police and Others, While Respecting Human Rights
Former UN Rapporteur on Torture says interrogations that reject coercive and abusive methods and build rapport are necessary and achievable.

The Méndez Principles: Leadership to Transform Interrogation via Science, Law, and Ethics
New guidance points the way to scientifically sound, lawful, human rights-compliant, and effective practices.

Why Fighting White Supremacy Is Important for America’s Role in World
Only by addressing its most dire democracy crises at home can the United States speak with authority abroad.

The Passionate Intensity of Ammon Bundy and the People’s Rights Movement
Ammon Bundy remains an influential figure, and as Jan. 6 proved, the well of anti-government sentiment is deeper than many realized.