Fast Day 8 - two vigils
Sun, 01/18/2009 - 11:53pm
Today, Sunday, 8 of us joined the throngs going to the Inaugural concert on the Mall. However, rather than sporting Obama tee shirts, flags and posters, seven of us wore orange jumpsuits and black hoods and one wore a "Shut Guantanamo" tee shirt. The reception from the celebratory crowd was surprisingly positive with nearly everyone offering supportive comments and taking thousands of photos of our little band marching through the crowd in silent procession. One highlight of the concert itself (with top Hollywood and musical stars) was Pete Seeger at the end singing some of the more radical verses from "This Land is My Land" with Bruce Springsteen.
10-Day Fast to Close Guantánamo
January 11, 2009 at 7:00am
On January 11, 2009 — the seven year mark of the opening of detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba — more than 80 people will come from across the country to Washington D.C. to begin a nine-day, liquid-only Fast for Justice calling for the closure of Guantanamo and an end to torture. The fast is part of the 100 Days Campaign to Close Guantanamo and End Torture organized by Witness Against Torture in partnership with other groups.
People are participating both in DC and in their local communities. To join the daily vigil in DC, call Carmen at 202-277-9869. For all other inquires, e-mail info@100dayscampaign.org or call 201.264.4424. Thanks!"
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