Ten Against Torture

President Obama reads 10 hand-picked letters every day to get a glimpse of what's on people's minds and in their hearts.

Amnesty International has compiled powerful letters written by 10 influential thinkers – from an exiled poet to a former military interrogator to an esteemed actor and activist – that boldly make the case against torture.

Read the Ten Against Torture letters and send the one you find most moving to President Obama.

Note: Due to the excitement generated around this campaign, we have decided to include more inspiring letters below in addition to the original 10.

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10 Against Torture

President Obama reads 10 hand-picked letters every day to get a glimpse of what's on people's minds and in their hearts. Amnesty International has compiled powerful letters written by 10 influential thinkers – from an exiled poet to a former military interrogator to an esteemed actor and activist – that boldly make the case against torture. Read the Ten Against Torture letters and send the one you find most moving to President Obama.

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