Ending America’s permanent state of war

Is Congress Guilty of Torture?

Is Congress Guilty of Torture?
"But Republicans are blocking Obama administration attempts to shutter Gitmo, by passing legislation that prohibits the government from using federal dollars to close down the prison."

Gitmo vs Food Stamps: GOP Hypocrisy Exposed

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Former Bush Official Praises Nazis’ Respect For Laws Of War In Defending Gitmo

Former Bush Official Praises Nazis’ Respect For Laws Of War In Defending Gitmo: A former Bush White House official on Thursday made the case that Nazi Germany had adhered to the laws of war during World War II when defending the Bush administration’s decision to open the Guantanamo Bay prison for terror suspects. Nearly 60 percent of the detainees at Guantanamo are currently on hunger strike, in what [...]/p

6 Horrifying Facts Every American Should Know About Guantanamo Bay and the Ongoing Hunger Strike | Alternet

6 Horrifying Facts Every American Should Know About Guantanamo Bay and the Ongoing Hunger Strike | Alternet
"As the hunger strike grows, the U.S. is sending more medical personnel to help force-feed the prisoners. Here are some of the facts you should know about the protest and the prison camp."

Obama Blasts Congressional Inaction On Guantanamo Hunger Strike

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America Cannot Assert Moral Authority While Guantánamo Remains Open | Common Dreams

America Cannot Assert Moral Authority While Guantánamo Remains Open | Common Dreams
"The well-documented deployment of sustained and abusive interrogation techniques, sexual humiliation and extreme violence in Guantánamo is something that demeans America."