Hegseth's Alleged War Crimes Spark Bipartisan Probe

Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Videos & Documentaries

• "Andrew Young: The Dirty Work" - A documentary aired on MSNBC, it tells Andrew Young's story of the detailed, unglamorous work involved in steering the civil rights movement to its victories in the 1960s.

Research & Studies

• Law of War Manual (US Defense Department) - This manual provides guidance on refusing to obey illegal orders, specifically citing "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked" as a quintessential example of an illegal order.

People Mentioned

• Andrew Young - Civil rights leader whose story about the detailed work of the civil rights movement is told in a documentary.
• Rosa Parks - Her refusal to give up her seat on a bus 70 years ago, on December 1st, is cited as the start of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
• Nadia Tolokonnikova (Artist, Musician, Founding Member of Pussy Riot) - Discussed her experiences with Russian authoritarianism, her art exhibits, and the strategies for resistance.
• Pete Hegseth (Donald Trump's Defense Secretary and former Fox News weekend co-host) - Referenced for reportedly giving an illegal order to kill survivors of a boat strike in the Caribbean.
• Ryan Goodman (Just Security) - Pointed out the illegality of the order given by Pete Hegseth, specifically referencing the Law of War Manual.
• Adam Smith (Congressman, Top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee) - Discussed the committee's commitment to oversight of military operations in the Caribbean and the investigation into the alleged illegal orders.

Organizations & Institutions

• Gallup Poll - Referenced for its recent survey showing President Trump's low approval ratings and negative public perception on various issues.
• ACT UP Philadelphia - Mentioned for protesting near the White House on World AIDS Day.
• Health GAP - Mentioned for protesting near the White House on World AIDS Day.
• US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) - Referenced in the context of immigration raids and protests against them.
• Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) - Mentioned in relation to federal agents' actions and subsequent apology to the New York Police Commissioner.
• Butler County for Immigrant Justice - A newly formed group in Ohio protesting local officials' agreement with ICE.
• Resistance Revival Chorus - Featured singing a protest song against Home Depot's alleged cooperation with ICE.
• UNHCR (The UN Refugee Agency) - Warns about the impact of brutal winter weather and funding cuts on refugees.
• Pussy Riot - A punk band whose founding member Nadia Tolokonnikova was interviewed about her activism and experiences with Russian authoritarianism.
• Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA) - Hosted Nadia Tolokonnikova's "Police State" exhibit.
• Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago (MCA Chicago) - Hosted Nadia Tolokonnikova's "Police State" exhibit.
• Southern Command - Mentioned in the context of the military lawyer and commanding officer raising concerns about the legality of the Caribbean boat strikes.

Websites & Online Resources

• Just Security - An online forum for analysis of U.S. national security law and policy, mentioned in relation to Ryan Goodman's comments on illegal orders.
• The New York Times - Reported on a spontaneous protest in New York City against federal immigration agents.
• The Wall Street Journal - Reported on the New York City protest, noting many participants were passersby.
• CNN - Reported on protesters chanting "ICE out of New York" and HSI's apology to the New York Police Commissioner.
• Cincinnati Enquirer - Profiled a protest group in Butler County, Ohio, against ICE.
• The Washington Post - Reported on Pete Hegseth's alleged verbal order to kill survivors of a boat strike and the alarm among his staff.
• NBC News - Reported that a senior military lawyer at Southern Command was sidelined after voicing concerns about the legality of the boat strikes.

Other Resources

• PEPFFAR program (President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) - A bipartisan program from the George W. Bush era that provided HIV treatment, mentioned as having its funding cut by the Trump administration.
• "Burn Order" - A six-part podcast mini-series by Rachel Maddow, exploring the 1942 American government decision to incarcerate over 120,000 Japanese Americans.