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Over 37,000 activists showed their commitment to an America that leads the world on human rights by taking part in our 10,000 Against Torture campaign! Many thanks to everyone who participated.

10,000 Against Torture

Our 10,000 Against Torture campaign has ended, but our work is still not done. We urge you to continue to visit our site to stay informed and take actions to pressure the administration to holder torturers accountable and close Guantánamo in a way that respects human rights.

Thank You from Tom Morello


Musician and anti-torture activist Tom Morello would like to share a limited download of his cover song "Human" with those of you who helped us stand (more than) 10,000 strong against torture.

Visit www.store.limewire.com and sign up for a free account.
Go to Redeem Gifts and enter the code: L627EMH2743375559

Then your download of Live at Lime with Tom Morello will begin!

RESOURCES: Campaign Overview (PDF)

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Action 1: Write a Letter to the Editor

283 supporters wrote Letters to the Editor for their local papers!

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Action 2: Call for Accountability in the State of the Union Address

  1. Tweet for closure of Guantanamo: Friday marks the day President Obama promised that Guantanamo would be closed. Help us generate some buzz by a tweeting with the hashtag #closegitmo on Thursday January 21 from 10am to 1pm ET.
  2. Call for Accountability: 13,415 of you sent an email to President Obama to address accountability for torturers in his State of the Union Speech!
  3. Hold a State of the Union Houseparty: 215 State of the Union House Viewing Parties were held to decide if President Obama's deeds match his words on accountability for torture!
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Action 3: Call the White House

  1. Call the White House comment line: 1-202-456-1111 (TTY/TDD 202-456-6213). If the line is busy, please be patient. You may also call the White House switchboard on 1-202-456-1414 and ask to be connected to the comment line.
  2. Remember to tell us about your State of the Union house party
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Action 4: Urge your members of Congress to support fair, federal trials

15,509 activists wrote to their Congressional Representatives urging them to oppose a dangerous bill making its way through the House that would prevent any funds from being spent on prosecuting Guantánamo Bay suspects in U.S. federal court. This action obstructs justice and further delays plans to close Guantánamo detention facility.
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Action 5: Help raise awareness in your community about torture and justice

Americans across the nation held 145 events in their communities to demonstrate to Members of Congress and President Obama that there is widespread public support for closing Guantanamo and accountability for torture.

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Action 6: Email 12 key Senators and help defeat Senator Graham's legislation

27,651 Amnesty supporters took action to stop a bill that would block Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to try the alleged 9/11 conspirators in U.S. federal court.
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Action 7: 10,000 Against Torture Postcard Drive

More than 20,000 postcards have been distributed to President Obama for our 10,000 Against Torture Postcard Drive - that's 10,000 above our goal!

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