Andrew Sullivan, The Abolition of Torture

The Abolition of Torture
A journalist rebuts Charles Krauthammer's argument and supports the complete abolition of torture under any circumstances.

Torture at Abu Ghraib
This article from The New Yorker describes the torture scandal of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib, offering details and the story behind the shocking photos.

Waterboarding: A Tortured History
This NPR article chronicles the history of the interrogation practice known as waterboarding, a hotly contested issue in 2005, when President George W. Bush's cabinet vacillated over whether it should be considered torture.

The UN Convention Against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
A detailed official document summarizes the United Nations Convention Against Torture, offering definitions and legal ramifications of torture.

Geneva Conventions
The Legal Information Center offers details about the Geneva Conventions, "a series of treaties on the treatment of civilians, prisoners of war and soldiers who are otherwise rendered incapable of fighting." The site breaks down each treaty and gives information on what each entails

John McCain—Torture Did Not Lead to Osama Bin Laden
In remarks to Congress in 2011, John McCain reiterated that torture did not play a role in locating Osama Bin Laden, and such techniques are not necessary for American military success. This Huffington Post article examines McCain's comments, and has a video of his speech.