President Obama thundered last night that "as long as we maintain our common resolve. . . the state of our Union will always be strong." But so long as Guantánamo remains open, and men are imprisoned without charge or trial, the United States is weak, in fatal breach of its own ideals. Energized by 10 days of protest in Washington, D.C. and the national outcry at the National Defense Authorization Act, we must now strengthen our own resolve to close Guantanamo, end indefinite detention, and secure justice for the victims of US abuse.

by Chrissy Nesbitt

Dear Friends,

Being together in community allows us to support one another, challenge one another, and collectively push limits. So on our final day of fasting, on the heels of a beautiful gathering of hundreds for January 11th we decided that rather than relax and reflect, we would continue to push forward.

ALMOST FORTY ANTI-TORTURE ACTIVISTS ARRESTED AT WHITE HOUSE
MESSAGE TO OBAMA: NO GUANTANAMO, NO BAGRAM, NO NDAA!!