Obama’s Pot Breakthrough: An editorial fr... Obama’s Pot Breakthrough: An editorial from Rolling Stone Editor & Publisher Jann S. Wenner and the Founder of the Drug Policy Alliance Ethan Nadelmann

Tomorrow, Michelle Alexander will be participat... Tomorrow, Michelle Alexander will be participating in an RSVP-only conference call, hosted by Drug Policy Alliance and open to the press and public, to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in continuing to fight against the drug war and mass incarceration. Please join us!!

Tomorrow, Michelle Alexander will be participat... Tomorrow, Michelle Alexander will be participating in an RSVP-only conference call, hosted by Drug Policy Alliance and open to the press and public, to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in continuing to fight against the drug war and mass incarceration. Please join us!!

Tomorrow, Michelle Alexander will be participat... Tomorrow, Michelle Alexander will be participating in an RSVP-only conference call, hosted by Drug Policy Alliance and open to the press and public, to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in continuing to fight against the drug war and mass incarceration. Please join us!!

Tomorrow, Michelle Alexander will be participat... Tomorrow, Michelle Alexander will be participating in an RSVP-only conference call, hosted by Drug Policy Alliance and open to the press and public, to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in continuing to fight against the drug war and mass incarceration. Please join us!!

“The US is still enmeshed in wars – on ... “The US is still enmeshed in wars – on ‘terror’ and ‘drugs’ – that are by definition limitless.”

“[The alliance between AG Eric Holder and... “[The alliance between AG Eric Holder and Sen. Rand Paul] could help bring about the most significant liberalization of sentencing laws since President Richard M. Nixon declared war on drugs.”

A review of Obama’s record on reforming o... A review of Obama’s record on reforming our broken criminal justice system by Bill Keller. With 3 more years to go, can dismantling the drug war and ending mass incarceration be this President’s “defining legacy” ?

Great news for Massachusetts, as a series of re... Great news for Massachusetts, as a series of reforms have been introduced that focus on drug treatment, rather than incarceration.

NEW YORKERS: You’ve helped us get closer than... NEW YORKERS: You’ve helped us get closer than ever to finally passing medical marijuana in New York. But right now, our only obstacle is the Senate — and you can make them act.

Interesting stuff- writers at The Washington Po... Interesting stuff- writers at The Washington Post are involved in a back-and-forth debate about the war on drugs.

Great article about anti-marijuana propaganda&#... Great article about anti-marijuana propaganda… Just say NO!!

The world’s biggest drug kingpin, ‘... The world’s biggest drug kingpin, ‘El Chapo’ Guzman of the Mexican Sinaloa Cartel, has been arrested. Last month it was reported that the U.S. allowed his cartel to operate unimpeded from 2000 to 2012 in exchange for information on competing cartels. What are your thoughts?

Police are addicts too in the war on drugs̵... Police are addicts too in the war on drugs– addicted to financial incentives tied to the drug war.

“Gov. Cuomo’s Bold Step on Prison Educa... “Gov. Cuomo’s Bold Step on Prison Education” by the NYT Editorial Board

Great article about police lobbying against cha... Great article about police lobbying against changes to marijuana laws– “Once the politicians created these policies, they simultaneously created a powerful lobby to ensure those policies permanently remain in place, regardless of their efficacy, or of any harmful unintended consequences.”

We’re proud to be on this list of recomme... We’re proud to be on this list of recommended anti-drug war viewing from Salon/Alternet

Obama wants to stop the school-to-prison pipeli... Obama wants to stop the school-to-prison pipeline– let’s start by ending racist drug laws and zero tolerance policies which are criminalizing entire generations of underprivileged children

JUST RELEASED: You can now stream or download T... JUST RELEASED: You can now stream or download The House I Live In with over 60 minutes of new additional material through our website. You’ll receive $1 off when you enter the code “FACEBOOK” at checkout.

Russel Brand is fronting a new Avaaz petition f... Russel Brand is fronting a new Avaaz petition for a full review of UK drugs policy, lead by MP Caroline Lucas. UK citizens can sign here and help to bring about some positive changes:

President Obama and AG Holder have made a serie... President Obama and AG Holder have made a series of moves indicating that they are serious about reducing mass incarceration and fixing our broken criminal justice system. Drug Policy Alliance’s Tony Newman explains seven significant steps made by the administration over the past six months. #NoMoreDrugWar

The New York Times Editorial Board writes a gre... The New York Times Editorial Board writes a great piece calling for “Mercy in the Justice System”

Maine’s Governor rejects harm reduction f... Maine’s Governor rejects harm reduction for his state- continues careless, nonfactual drug warrior stance.

AG Holder continues the administration’s ... AG Holder continues the administration’s ongoing effort to reform aspects of the criminal justice system by supporting the restoration of voting rights to ex-felons.

NEW YORKERS: You can help us pass medical marij... NEW YORKERS: You can help us pass medical marijuana in New York! Governor Cuomo has said he will support the legislation once it’s passed, but as patients suffer, our legislative leaders are stalling. Tell legislative leadership to stop criminalizing sick people by passing medical marijuana now.

More evidence of the shift in public opinions a... More evidence of the shift in public opinions and attitudes towards marijuana.

Watch Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) make some great p... Watch Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) make some great points during a Congressional committee on the drug war.

On Monday, APM: Marketplace released a piece by... On Monday, APM: Marketplace released a piece by Amanda Aronczyk on the cost of having a family member in prison. The story includes a companion video introducing the documentary film “Criminal: One Family’s Story” by Craft Media

We need real drug education based on scientific... We need real drug education based on scientific research, not fear-mongering propaganda

FREE screening/discussion tonight and tomorrow ... FREE screening/discussion tonight and tomorrow in Brattleboro, VT! Sponsored by Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform and Marlboro College Graduate School

Alaska will be the next state to legalize marij... Alaska will be the next state to legalize marijuana if this ballot initiative passes in August.

An insightful radio interview with our Exec Pro... An insightful radio interview with our Exec Producer Danny Glover from NPR in Detroit promoting a recent screening at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Great news! Washington D.C. passes marijuana de... Great news! Washington D.C. passes marijuana decriminalization.

“Communities are devastated because of th... “Communities are devastated because of this abject thing called the drug war,” he told The Huffington Post. “Forget the politics. This is the right thing to do.” Gavin Newsome, Lt. Gov of CA

Vermont’s Green River Pictures produced t... Vermont’s Green River Pictures produced this heartbreaking short film about heroin abuse and the need to treat addiction as a public health issue. The film is used as an educational tool in schools around the U.S. and is now available in the public domain.

Tomorrow, Washington D.C. lawmakers will vote o... Tomorrow, Washington D.C. lawmakers will vote on the most comprehensive marijuana decriminalization legislation in America.

RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. Fear of criminal pr... RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. Fear of criminal prosecution increases the risk of overdose deaths. Far too many drug users die needlessly- we need to treat drugs as a public health issue, not a criminal one.

President Obama on marijuana: “My concern... President Obama on marijuana: “My concern is when you end up having very heavy criminal penalties for individual users that have been applied unevenly and in some cases with racial disparity.”

We need to build momentum for this bill– ... We need to build momentum for this bill– Tell your Congresspeople that you want their support for the Smarter Sentencing Act! Contact information for your local elected officials can be found by entering your zip code on our website: www.thehouseilivein.org

More good news today– The Obama Administr... More good news today– The Obama Administration gives further support for the early release of additional low-level, nonviolent drug offenders from federal prisons.

BIG NEWS!! The Senate Judiciary Committee has p... BIG NEWS!! The Senate Judiciary Committee has passed the bipartisan Smarter Sentencing Act, which can bring the bill to a vote in the near future. This groundbreaking, comprehensive legislation will be a huge step in helping reform our broken drug laws. Let’s get this done!

NYC Mayor de Blasio has filed the paperwork to ... NYC Mayor de Blasio has filed the paperwork to end the appeal on a judge’s ruling to reform the NYPD’s unconstitutional stop-and-frisk practices.

Human Rights Watch declares in their annual rep... Human Rights Watch declares in their annual report: “drug criminalization is inherently incompatible with human rights.”

We are hoping Obama will give mention and suppo... We are hoping Obama will give mention and support to the Smarter Sentencing Act in tonight’s State of the Union address.

The brass at the DEA were not happy about Presi... The brass at the DEA were not happy about President Obama’s recent claim that marijuana is no more dangerous than alcohol, and that pot laws disproportionately imprison the poor. We hope Obama will continue his anti-drug war message tonight in his State of the Union speech. It is possible he will address the push for sentencing reform, and possibly go further to strengthen his positioning to enact substantive change.

“If you’re a middle-class reader, you p... “If you’re a middle-class reader, you probably see the justice system as protective. If you’re a young man of color, you may see it as threatening.” — A piece on the indignities perpetrated by police drug searches, which seem “more like rape than law enforcement”

After 40 years of incalculable human and econom... After 40 years of incalculable human and economic costs, this is an issue we believe all politicians can agree upon: the War on Drugs has FAILED.

Another reason why we need to reform our prison... Another reason why we need to reform our prison system

Another important announcement from AG Holder- ... Another important announcement from AG Holder- the Fed. government will no longer seek to punish banks doing business with marijuana companies operating legally under state law.

Breaking News: AG Eric Holder releases an offic... Breaking News: AG Eric Holder releases an official video urging Congress to pass the bi-partisan Smarter Sentencing Act- a bill which would help in giving federal judges more discretion in dealing with drug cases.

A short video that breaks down the numbers on m... A short video that breaks down the numbers on mass incarceration in America.

A great summary of the common sense, economic a... A great summary of the common sense, economic and human arguments to ending the failed war on drugs.

In a recent interview, President Obama said som... In a recent interview, President Obama said some very important things about marijuana and our marijuana laws!!! 1) he acknowledged marijuana is no more dangerous to a person’s health than alcohol 2) he said, “We should not be locking up kids or individual users for long stretches of jail time…” 3) and he said it’s important for the new marijuana legalization laws in Colorado and Washington to move forward “because it’s important for society not to have a situation in which a large portion of people have at one time or another broken the law and only a select few get punished.”

In a recent interview, President Obama said som... In a recent interview, President Obama said some very important things about marijuana and our marijuana laws!!! 1) he acknowledged marijuana is no more dangerous to a person’s health than alcohol 2) he said, “We should not be locking up kids or individual users for long stretches of jail time…” 3) and he said it’s important for the new marijuana legalization laws in Colorado and Washington to move forward “because it’s important for society not to have a situation in which a large portion of people have at one time or another broken the law and only a select few get punished.”

Obviously Bill Murray is against the drug war b... Obviously Bill Murray is against the drug war because Bill Murray is awesome.

Obviously Bill Murray is against the drug war b... Obviously Bill Murray is against the drug war because Bill Murray is awesome.

Good article about the racism and disinformatio... Good article about the racism and disinformation involved with the history of marijuana prohibition.

Good article about the racism and disinformatio... Good article about the racism and disinformation involved with the history of marijuana prohibition.

Bratton says that stop-and-frisk is “more... Bratton says that stop-and-frisk is “more or less solved.” What do you think? Drop the appeal already, DeBlasio!

Bratton says that stop-and-frisk is “more... Bratton says that stop-and-frisk is “more or less solved.” What do you think? Drop the appeal already, DeBlasio!

63% of those polled in Washington D.C. support ... 63% of those polled in Washington D.C. support the legalization of marijuana

63% of those polled in Washington D.C. support ... 63% of those polled in Washington D.C. support the legalization of marijuana

Happy birthday to a great hero, Dr. Martin Luth... Happy birthday to a great hero, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Happy birthday to a great hero, Dr. Martin Luth... Happy birthday to a great hero, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Our film is screening for FREE as part of the T... Our film is screening for FREE as part of the Texas Drug Policy Conference in Dallas on Friday, January 17th at 2PM. There will be a post-screening panel discussion hosted by Mothers Against Teen Violence and moderated by Drug Policy Alliance. This screening is free and open to the public, tell your Texan friends!

Our film is screening for FREE as part of the T... Our film is screening for FREE as part of the Texas Drug Policy Conference in Dallas on Friday, January 17th at 2PM. There will be a post-screening panel discussion hosted by Mothers Against Teen Violence and moderated by Drug Policy Alliance. This screening is free and open to the public, tell your Texan friends!

Mexican newspaper El Universal Online has relea... Mexican newspaper El Universal Online has released documents that prove the DEA has allowed the Sinaloa cartel to smuggle billions of dollars of drugs from Mexico into the United States. When will the insanity of the drug war end???? These types of secret government operations are the ultimate slap in the face to the millions of Americans whose lives have been ruined by a non-violent drug charge. #NoMoreDrugWar

Mexican newspaper El Universal Online has relea... Mexican newspaper El Universal Online has released documents that prove the DEA has allowed the Sinaloa cartel to smuggle billions of dollars of drugs from Mexico into the United States. When will the insanity of the drug war end???? These types of secret government operations are the ultimate slap in the face to the millions of Americans whose lives have been ruined by a non-violent drug charge. #NoMoreDrugWar

“The current research reinforces previous con... “The current research reinforces previous conclusions that student drug testing is a relatively ineffective drug-prevention policy.”

“The current research reinforces previous con... “The current research reinforces previous conclusions that student drug testing is a relatively ineffective drug-prevention policy.”

The congressional push begins as President Obam... The congressional push begins as President Obama and his Cabinet draw attention to the issue of mandatory sentences, particularly for nonviolent drug offenders.

A challenge for legitimate marijuana businesses... A challenge for legitimate marijuana businesses that needs to be addressed.

Our friend Morgan Pehme writes an opinion piece... Our friend Morgan Pehme writes an opinion piece on Gov. Cuomo’s medical marijuana approach for NY– and how it doesn’t go nearly far enough.

Another big step forward in the fight for commo... Another big step forward in the fight for common sense drug reform! Last night, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin delivered his State of the State address, and every one of the 34 minutes was devoted to the issue of drug addiction. The House I Live In fully supports the Governor’s emphasis on treating addiction as a matter of public health, and is proud to have helped advise the Governor’s office on his policies. They will help guide Vermont to lower addiction rates, healthier citizens, a better use of state funds, and a compassionate recognition of fellow citizens in need of assistance. Keep an eye on Vermont in 2014!

Activist Noam Chomsky on the drug war: “T... Activist Noam Chomsky on the drug war: “The drug wars are fraud — a total fraud. They have nothing to do with drugs, the price of drugs doesn’t change. What the drug war has succeeded in doing is to criminalize the poor. And the poor in the United States happen to be overwhelming black and Latino.”

Check out this hilarious clip from The Daily Sh... Check out this hilarious clip from The Daily Show last night… Bill O’Reilly warns about the dangers of the marijuana-texting industrial complex — special appearance by Dr. Carl Hart!

Great article from Rolling Stone – as CO ... Great article from Rolling Stone – as CO and WA legalize pot, arrests elsewhere continue near record highs

Our friend gabriel sayegh (of Drug Policy Allia... Our friend gabriel sayegh (of Drug Policy Alliance) talks to Democracy Now! about New York’s opportunity to legalize medical marijuana. Call Gov. Cuomo today (518) 474-8390 and urge him to support comprehensive medical marijuana legislation!

A great sign that we may soon see an end to the... A great sign that we may soon see an end to the US-led global prohibition policy: “A number of countries are pushing for the “war on drugs” to be seen in a different light, which places greater emphasis on treating drug consumption as a public health problem, rather than a criminal justice matter.”

The absurdity of “Stop And Kiss” is... The absurdity of “Stop And Kiss” is only slightly more intrusive than the reality of “Stop And Frisk” — A very funny satire by The Onion

A reminder that our film is screening for free ... A reminder that our film is screening for free at 6PM tonight in Brooklyn, NY. Following the screening there will be a panel moderated by Drug Policy Alliance – come see the film and join in on the conversation #NoMoreDrugWar

Justice is served in a case which highlights co... Justice is served in a case which highlights corruption in the private prison industry — a judge who received over $1 million in kickbacks in exchange for prisoners, will now know the fate of those he has condemned.

BROOKLYN- You’re invited to a FREE screen... BROOKLYN- You’re invited to a FREE screening of our film tomorrow night, Tuesday December 3rd! Following the screening there will be a panel hosted by Drug Policy Alliance – New York Office, Voices Of Community Activists & Leaders (VOCAL-NY) and BK Nation. Come see the film and join the discussion #NoMoreDrugWar

Obama should be pardoning drug war prisoners, n... Obama should be pardoning drug war prisoners, not turkeys — Democracy Now! reports on a piece in The Huffington Post by Drug Policy Alliance’s Anthony Papa (read the article here: http://tinyurl.com/oovbj6y)

“Around the world, the most marginalized ... “Around the world, the most marginalized groups in society – from Roma to HIV-positive people to sex workers to drug users – are reluctant to access basic health services because they fear arrest, intimidation and harassment.” http://www.irinnews.org/report/99204/justice-and-health

Bird’s eye view of our nation’s pri... Bird’s eye view of our nation’s prison industrial complex. http://prisonmap.com/

The Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) ha... The Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) has been trafficking prisoners thousands of miles from where they were originally incarcerated. Grassroots Leadership finds that these transfers are destroying prisoners’ relationships with their families and communities and treating them like commodities.

Food stamp benefits are available to convicted ... Food stamp benefits are available to convicted rapists and murderers- but are not available for those convicted of drug crimes

“I have to admit it’s a strange fee... “I have to admit it’s a strange feeling, at once wonderful and wary, when the attorney general of the United States tells an audience of security ministers — at a conference in a foreign country — that there’s something fundamentally wrong with incarcerating so many people in his own country,” said Ethan Nadelmann from the Drug Policy Alliance

Very informative article about economic inequal... Very informative article about economic inequality and its effect on public health. “While the country as a whole has gotten richer and healthier, the poor have gotten poorer, the middle class has shrunk and Americans without high school diplomas have seen their life expectancy slide back to what it was in the 1950s.”

Great article about the anticipated progressive... Great article about the anticipated progressive future of drug policy in NYC as a model for the country. Penned by our good friend gabriel sayegh of the Drug Policy Alliance – New York Office

Ethan Nadelmann of Drug Policy Alliance gives a... Ethan Nadelmann of Drug Policy Alliance gives a great speech about the failed war on drugs. #NoMoreDrugWar

Attention Ocean City NJ! The Ocean City Free Pu... Attention Ocean City NJ! The Ocean City Free Public Library and Drug Policy Alliance invite you to a FREE screening of The House I Live In this Wednesday, Nov 20 @ 7pm.