Injustices Abound, From Guantanamo to Sheraton

Andy Worthington Rips President Obama For Not Closing Guantanamo

On Saturday afternoon, January 11, 2013, a rally/protest demanding the closure of Guantanamo prison was held at the Ellipse, just south of the White House. One of the speakers at the event was the investigative journalist, filmmaker and author, Andy Worthington. He is the author of "The Guantanamo Files." Mr. Worthington underscored that President Barack Obama has failed to keep his promise to close the notorious facility. He said that 86 of the inmates currently held at the prison were "cleared for release," but are still "indefinitely detained." Mr. Worthington labeled the situation a "horrible injustice" and urged the American people to put pressure on the President to do his duty and to uphold the rule of law. You can learn more about Guantanamo here.

Stand Up for Workers Rights

On Wed, Jan. 9, 2013, members of Unite Here, Local 7, staged a picket line in front of the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel. The workers were joined by their allies in the Peace and Justice Community. The Union claims that its employer, Crossroads Hospitality Management, has been "dragging its feet in contract negotiations." To learn more, go to: https://www.facebook.com/UniteHereLocal7