I have said repeatedly that I intend to close
Guantánamo, and I will follow through on that. I have said repeatedly that America doesn't torture, and I'm going to make sure that we don't torture.
President-Elect Barack Obama, November 1, 2008

Help make sure the promise is kept. For our local support action, we need fasters and people to hand out information. To help, please contact anna(at)charlestonpeace.net

With Barack Obama taking office, we have a historic opportunity to reverse the disastrous policies of the last eight years. As activists who have been working for the closure of this illegal prison and torture chamber, we are glad to hear the President-elect's commitment to "close Guantánamo" and "make sure that we don't torture." But we know that political promises can be little more than words without continuous, visible and effective pressure. We insist on action.

Actions planned in Washington, DC

Prisoner Procession and Fast for Justice.
January 11-20, Washington, DC

Following a silent procession to the White House featuring people wearing orange jumpsuits and black hoods, we will begin a liquid-only fast on January 11th, the seventh anniversary of the first prisoners arriving at Guantánamo. We will break our fast on Inauguration Day.


100 Days to Close Guantánamo and End Torture - DC
January 20 - April 30

From Monday through Friday, we will have a sustained physical presence at the White House. In addition, there will be film screenings, lectures, community meetings and creative actions taking place throughout Washington, DC.

100 Days to Close Guantánamo and End Torture - U.S.
January 20 - April 30

In addition to the activities in Washington, DC, people are encouraged to organize events across the country. These activities should be designed to mobilize people concerned about torture and keep sustained pressure on our elected officials to close Guantánamo with deliberate speed.

To help with local action, contact anna(at)charlestonpeace.net, 843-312-9741