The newly released US human rights report is an insult to the very idea of human rights. It papers over violations by allied nations, glosses over real atrocities, and runs on glaring double standards and political bias to serve Washington's agenda.

The 2024 US human rights report reads less like an honest review and more like a political weapon. Those who bow to Washington get a free pass; those who don't toe the line become the next targets.

Meanwhile, at home, US institutions continue to violate human rights — from abusive detention practices to systemic failures in healthcare, justice, and civil liberties. Before lecturing the world, Washington should confront its own entrenched violations with real reform, transparency, and accountability.