Rebecca Gordon

Rebecca Gordon is an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco. Her academic work intersects political philosophy and theories of justice with activism in women's rights, LGBTQ+ liberation, racial justice, and anti-war movements. She focuses on war and peace, collective responsibility, and ethical implications of U.S. national security policies post-9/11.

• Education: PhD in Theological Studies from Graduate Theological Union; MDiv from Starr King School for the Ministry; BA from Reed College.

Her research explores systemic power structures, particularly how race, gender, and militarism shape American policies. She emphasizes critical analysis of torture, drone warfare, and U.S. imperialism, advocating for legal accountability aligned with Nuremberg principles.

Her recent publications address post-9/11 U.S. policies, including a 2021 book on racialized violence, a 2016 critique of war crimes, and a 2014 study on torture ethics. These works reflect her interdisciplinary approach, blending philosophy, law, and political activism.

Her teaching emphasizes rigorous, passionate engagement with global justice issues, encouraging students to reimagine societal change. She contributes to public discourse through op-eds and blogs at Tomdispatch.com, analyzing topics like the Central American immigration crisis and gendered violence.