President Obama's commitment to turn around and investigate Bush's brutal and illegal detention and interrogation policies is under real threat.

Torture advocates like Dick Cheney are starting to win the popular battle again against principles, security, and the rule of law. Members of Obama's own party have even withdrawn support for funding the closure of Guantanamo Bay. This moment could be a major step backwards for human rights globally.

With the donations from Avaaz members worldwide, Avaaz published a powerful billboard in Washington DC Metro stations (see to the right). We made it visible that the world wants Obama to fulfill his pre-election commitment to the rule of law.