“The Line Between Torture and Cruelty”: The New York Times today contains an article that begins, “The United Nations and the United States government make a distinction between torture on the one hand and ‘cruel, degrading and inhumane treatment’ on the other. But a study published yesterday uses data obtained from survivors to suggest that the distinction does not exist in practice, and may inadvertently provide justification for torture.”

“For Sex Offenders, a Dispute Over Therapy’s Benefits”: This article, the last of a three-part series, appears today in The New York Times.

“Overdue Process: Incoherent White House policies have transformed Jose Padilla from a would-be terrorist to a victim.” Benjamin Wittes has this essay today at The New Republic Online.

“Supreme Court Justices’ Increased Propensity to Speak Publicly: It May Be Positive At Times, But When the Justices Speak Out On Bush v. Gore, They Only Do Further Damage.” Edward Lazarus has this essay online today at FindLaw.