Day 97 update
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 2:07pm
Today's temperature in Washington, DC, reportedly climbed above 90, the first truly hot day of the vigil.
Also today, more than 100 people, many in wheelchairs, risked arrest by handcuffing themselves to the White House fence. They are agitating for the Community Choice Act, "A Community-Based Alternative To Nursing Homes And Institutions For People With Disabilities." More reports.
Update: 91 arrested.
Day 93 update
Thu, 04/23/2009 - 3:43pm
Today I took a step back and watched the people watching the vigil.
Day 92 update
Wed, 04/22/2009 - 2:43pm
Today: Hail.
McClatchy Newspapers: Report: Abusive tactics used to seek Iraq-al Qaida link
Washington Post: Intelligence Chief Says Methods Hurt U.S.:
Day 91 update
Tue, 04/21/2009 - 3:25pm
These memos make it clear that [federal appeals court Judge Jay] Bybee is unfit for a job that requires legal judgment and a respect for the Constitution. Congress should impeach him.
Center for Constitutional Rights: "Coalition Requests Impeachment of Jay Bybee"
More: ImpeachBybee.org
Day 86 update
Thu, 04/16/2009 - 6:19pm
After today's White House vigil, some of this week's participants held a "Band Together" demonstration at the National Mall, with old-time music and leafleting.
Day 78 update
Wed, 04/08/2009 - 4:11pm
Today, the Walk for a New Spring, which began in Massachusetts almost 2 months ago, arrived at the White House! They also took a moment to greet the Guantanamo vigil. Thanks for all their support.
Reflection from Casey Burnett: "Real People"
Day 72 update
Thu, 04/02/2009 - 1:37pm
New York Times: "Detention at Afghan Base Is Subject to U.S. Courts"
Detainee lawyer Candace Gorman comments, "Bagram will not become the new Gitmo."
Charlotte Dennett: "Leahy Bails on 'Truth Commission' Plan"
Day 70 update
Tue, 03/31/2009 - 11:50pm
CCR Applauds Spanish Efforts to Hold U.S. Torture Conspirators Accountable
New York Times: Chinese Inmates at Guantánamo Pose a Dilemma
Day 69 update
Tue, 03/31/2009 - 12:23am
Many other groups demonstrating at the White House today.
New York Times: U.S. Decides to Release Detainee at Guantánamo (Dr. Ayman Saeed Abdullah Batarfi)
Washington Post: Detainee's Harsh Treatment Foiled No Plots. Andy Worthington has more.
Day 64 update: Lydia at the White House
Wed, 03/25/2009 - 3:16pm
At the vigil. Feels very much like we have done this before. Tobias says hi to all our twitter followers.
From The New Yorker, Atul Gawande on solitary confinement:
