i wanted to share with you an action that's pretty spot on - here's the skinny on amnesty international's fall 86 day "86 it" campaign...86 days separate two infamous dates: october 17th marks the first year anniversary of the military commissions act (mca) and january 11th marks the anniversary of the first detainee held at guantánamo bay...both dates represent all that is wrong with this administration's policies: torture, indefinite detention, guilty until proven innocent...it's time to "86" the administration's failed policies and restore our nation's reputation as a leader on human rights...
amnesty international is calling on activists across the country to stand in solidarity against torture: to call for the closure of the detention facilities at guantánamo bay, the repair of the mca so that it reflects international legal norms, and the end of torture in the name of "security,"...
click here to find out how you can join the 86 days campaign...your efforts, along with thousands of other activists across the country, will help spread a strong anti-torture message in a big way...this 10/17 action guide has all the materials you'll need to get started: and, it is only just the beginning!...in the months to follow, i'll post new information on actions and mobilizations that will help you to continue to mobilize around this critical issue...upcoming actions will include:
- november: house party action kit-ghost of abu ghraib (coming your way in october)
- december: letter writing to detainee's families (coming your way in november)
- january: mobilization in protest of guantánamo bay's detention facilities (coming your way in december)
visit the 86 days of action campaign site and sign up for actions these coming months...with your support we will continue to shape the america you believe in as a nation that does not condone, legislate, or execute torture...
peace out <3
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