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2/26 “Nearly 75 percent are held [in jail] for no... “Nearly 75 percent are held [in jail] for nonviolent offenses, such as traffic violations or drug charges. While three out of five people in jails are legally presumed innocent, they often must wait weeks, months or even years to have their cases resolved.”
2/24 RT @ACLU: .@JohnLegend we agree! Tell Congress: pa... RT @ACLU: .@JohnLegend we agree! Tell Congress: pass the Voting Rights Amendment Act: https://t.co/O9P8ai0uSm #Oscars2015 http://t.co/V8s39…
2/24 The personal possession and home cultivation aspec... The personal possession and home cultivation aspects of Alaska’s new marijuana legalization law go into effect today! Congrats again, Alaska! http://bit.ly/1D3DRB6
2/23 Congratulations to The House I Live In’s exe... Congratulations to The House I Live In’s executive producer John Legend for his Oscar win! In his acceptance speech he discussed the civil-rights implications in America today regarding voting rights and mass incarceration.
2/23 RT @THR: “We are with you, we see you, we lo... RT @THR: “We are with you, we see you, we love you, and march on.” – John Legend’s #Oscars2015 speech http://t.co/vQ2rijDhti http://t.co/hr…
2/23 Common and John Legend brought tears to the audien... Common and John Legend brought tears to the audience with this speech after winning the Oscar for Best Original Song
2/19 “Federal nonviolent drug trafficking prosecu... “Federal nonviolent drug trafficking prosecutions fell by 6 percent in 2014 to an all-time low, according to new data.”
2/18 “Women are currently the fastest growing seg... “Women are currently the fastest growing segment of the U.S. prison population…Two-thirds of these women are serving time for nonviolent offenses and more than three-quarters are mothers.”
2/12 Executive director of Drug Policy Alliance Ethan N... Executive director of Drug Policy Alliance Ethan Nadelmann recently gave an amazing TED Talk and it has been viewed nearly 1 million times! Have you seen it yet? Check it out and share this to help us break 1 million views! #NoMoreDrugWar
2/5 Inspiring work coming from Soul Fire Farm Inspiring work coming from Soul Fire Farm
2/3 Congratulations to TERROR Documentary for winning ... Congratulations to TERROR Documentary for winning “Breakout First Feature” during the 2015 Sundance Film Festival!
1/16 Congratulations to our Executive Producer John Leg... Congratulations to our Executive Producer John Legend for his Selma Movie Oscar Nomination.
1/13 New York City officials agreed on Tuesday to a pla... New York City officials agreed on Tuesday to a plan that would eliminate the use of solitary confinement for all inmates age 21 and under, a move that would place Rikers Island at the forefront of national jail reform efforts.
1/12 Watch the premiere of Evolution of a Criminal Film... Watch the premiere of Evolution of a Criminal Film on Independent Lens | PBS tonight at 10PM.
1/8 NPR shouts out The House I Live In in this great a... NPR shouts out The House I Live In in this great article about The Wire, race, culture and class in America.
1/7 Editorial by the The New York Times addressing the... Editorial by the The New York Times addressing the #NYPDslowdown — “No Justice, No Police” “The problem is not that a two-week suspension of “broken windows” policing is going to unleash chaos in the city. The problem is that cops who refuse to do their jobs and revel in showing contempt to their civilian leaders are damaging the social order all by themselves….”
1/6 RT @Philip_A_Bell: The House I Live In, an absolut... RT @Philip_A_Bell: The House I Live In, an absolutely unbelievable documentary that explores the American drug problem like no other. Watch…
1/5 #BlackLivesMatter #BlackLivesMatter
1/5 Just 12 hours left for Echoes of Incarceration, an... Just 12 hours left for Echoes of Incarceration, an incredible initiative produced by youth with incarcerated parents. Let’s help them complete their Kick-starter goal!
12/31 Officer Adhyl Polanco speaks about abusive police ... Officer Adhyl Polanco speaks about abusive police policy, violence, and recent NYPD protests of Mayor Bill de Blasio.
12/22 Professor Charles Ogletree, featured in The House ... Professor Charles Ogletree, featured in The House I Live In, provides an Op-Ed for the Boston Globe regarding national protests. #BlackLivesMatter
12/19 Drug Policy Alliance’s executive director Et... Drug Policy Alliance’s executive director Ethan Nadelmann on The Colbert Report
12/18 “Federal prosecutors plan to sue New York ov... “Federal prosecutors plan to sue New York over widespread civil rights violations in the handling of adolescent inmates at Rikers Island…”
12/16 RT @CCathain: Depressing but brilliant US document... RT @CCathain: Depressing but brilliant US documentary about the War on Drugs called The House I live in. #Netflix
12/15 “For the first time, Congress is letting sta... “For the first time, Congress is letting states set their own medical marijuana and hemp policies, a huge step forward for sensible drug policy”
12/12 Friends, please spread the word about this great p... Friends, please spread the word about this great project and, if you can, support it and help these young filmmakers tell their stories. The effects of incarcerated parents on children is a conversation we all need to have.
12/11 Very proud of our friend and exec producer John Le... Very proud of our friend and exec producer John Legend #ericgarner
12/11 Op-Ed written by New York State Attorney General E... Op-Ed written by New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman. #blacklivesmatter
12/9 “Protesters Revive a Staten Island Man’... “Protesters Revive a Staten Island Man’s Dying Words”
12/8 “Mexico used to supply the vast majority of ... “Mexico used to supply the vast majority of marijuana in the United States, but that situation is slowly changing due to legalization efforts in America.”
12/4 We are so excited to have Eugene Jarecki, director... We are so excited to have Eugene Jarecki, director of The House I Live In, to be featured in and teaching a master class at the 36th Annual Habana Film Festival today in Cuba.
12/4 “Our political leaders should not begin to o... “Our political leaders should not begin to offer solutions for a problem if they won’t even name it: systemic, institutional racism exists in police forces throughout our country. “
12/3 NYPD officer is cleared of all charges despite bei... NYPD officer is cleared of all charges despite being ruled a homicide by New York City Medical Examiners. #BlackLivesMatter
12/3 Timely post from the Drug Policy Alliance #BlackLi... Timely post from the Drug Policy Alliance #BlackLivesMatter
12/2 Crucial article by Aljazeera English: “The c... Crucial article by Aljazeera English: “The case has put a spotlight on Mexico’s struggle to end corruption and impunity amid a drug war that has left 100,000 people dead or missing since 2006.”
12/2 Democracy Now! speaks with lead Ferguson activist ... Democracy Now! speaks with lead Ferguson activist Ashley Yates about the civil rights meeting with Barack Obama over police violence, racial profiling, and accountability.
12/1 The House I Live In and Evolution of a Criminal Fi... The House I Live In and Evolution of a Criminal Film mentioned in The New York Times article: “Race, Class, and Creative Spark”.
11/27 Proud to announce that the Havana Film Festival wi... Proud to announce that the Havana Film Festival will hold a retrospective of Eugene Jarecki’s films, culminating with The House I Live In, December 4-14, 2014. http://www.havanatimes.org/?p=107581
11/24 Op-ed by Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson Op-ed by Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson
11/24 RT @johnlegend: “The House I Live In,”... RT @johnlegend: “The House I Live In,” which I produced, just got an IMPACT award! Vote at http://t.co/EcxLZkbfhH to spread word about the…
11/24 Kudos to our Executive Producer and friend John Le... Kudos to our Executive Producer and friend John Legend for winning his first AMA for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist last night! Even while on tour, he finds the time to lend his voice to the fight for justice.
11/24 Please give The House I Live In a #NetflixHi5! Vot... Please give The House I Live In a #NetflixHi5! Voting ends today! Thanks!
11/24 RT @indiewire: Danny Glover on the impact of docum... RT @indiewire: Danny Glover on the impact of documentary on public policy: http://t.co/nXLXGFAMk6 http://t.co/yYMvy36cEO
11/23 CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THE HOUSE I LIVE IN TO WIN ... CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THE HOUSE I LIVE IN TO WIN THE NETFLIX HI5 AWARD #NetflixHI5 #BRITDOCImpact http://www.britdocimpactaward.org/
11/23 RT @C4BRITDOC: The war on drugs has ramifications ... RT @C4BRITDOC: The war on drugs has ramifications for us all .@DrugWarMovie showed us why. Find out more & give them a #NetflixHi5 http://…
11/22 RT @C4BRITDOC: @DrugWarMovie pulled some remarkabl... RT @C4BRITDOC: @DrugWarMovie pulled some remarkable moves to fight the War on Drugs. Read All About It! http://t.co/amzw9hkNfU http://t.co…
11/22 RT @C4BRITDOC: Questioning policy, changing lives!... RT @C4BRITDOC: Questioning policy, changing lives! RT for #britdocimpact @DrugWarMovie to win @netflix #netflixhi5 $5k prize. http://t.co/…
11/22 Check out BRITDOC’s amazing analysis of the ... Check out BRITDOC’s amazing analysis of the social impact of THE HOUSE I LIVE IN. It tells the story to date of the film’s campaign to stop the War on Drugs. See it here: http://www.britdocimpactaward.org/files/thehouseilivein.pdf
11/21 CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THE HOUSE I LIVE IN TO WIN ... CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THE HOUSE I LIVE IN TO WIN THE NETFLIX HI5 AWARD #NetflixHI5 #BRITDOCImpact
11/21 If you will be driving through the Nevada desert b... If you will be driving through the Nevada desert between Las Vegas and Los Angeles any time soon, check out this billboard announcing our new BRITDOC IMPACT AWARD! #NetflixHI5 #BRITDOCImpact
11/21 Very happy to share this #BRITDOCIMPACT award with... Very happy to share this #BRITDOCIMPACT award with you all – you can vote for the film for the Netflix Hi 5 here: http://dogwoof.org/1ujByVB
11/21 “As part of the National Defense Authorizati... “As part of the National Defense Authorization Act passed nearly 25 years ago, congress launched what’s known as the 1033 program as part of the nation’s war on drugs… Since the program began, the military has transferred more than $5.1 billion worth of property.”
11/20 RT @dogwoof: .@blackfishmovie and @DrugWarMovie ha... RT @dogwoof: .@blackfishmovie and @DrugWarMovie have both been selected as #BRITDOCImpact Award winners! http://t.co/ch8Nhm8V4K http://t.co…
11/20 We are honored to receive this years Impact Award ... We are honored to receive this years Impact Award from Britdoc #BRITDOCImpact #NETFLIXHI5
11/20 RT @FordFoundation: Bravo to #BRITDOCImpact winner... RT @FordFoundation: Bravo to #BRITDOCImpact winners incl. @DrugWarMovie, @PromiseFilm, Granito, @nofirezonemovie. #JustFilms salutes you! h…
11/20 RT @GuardianUS: Cuba doesn’t need American p... RT @GuardianUS: Cuba doesn’t need American paternalism. It has artisan cheese shops all its own http://t.co/Ws9VgpqR97 via @eugenejarecki
11/20 RT @MediaFunders: Mertes of @FordFoundation: Now s... RT @MediaFunders: Mertes of @FordFoundation: Now showing clip from House I Live In—examines bias in drug policy @drugwarmovie #MIFocus
11/20 Following his appearance at TEDxHavana check out E... Following his appearance at TEDxHavana check out Eugene Jarecki’s new story in The Guardian on the future of Cuba.
11/19 Shared from Michelle Alexander who says, “&#... Shared from Michelle Alexander who says, “…the ugly racial reality here is that our nation has divested from education and job creation in poor communities of color and massively invested in a penal system unprecedented in world history”.
11/18 “We have 5 percent of the world’s populati... “We have 5 percent of the world’s population, 25 percent of the people in incarceration. That’s not something that we can sustain. One third of the budget at the Justice Department now goes to the Bureau of Prisons, and if you look out to 2020, it goes up to 40, 45 percent or so.” – Attorney General Eric Holder
11/18 Watch Drug Policy Alliance Executive Director Etha... Watch Drug Policy Alliance Executive Director Ethan Nadelmann’s TED Talk!
11/17 “…people are struggling to grasp the e... “…people are struggling to grasp the enormity of a case that pulls together all the forces that feed the monstrous violence of the drug wars.”
11/14 “…child psychiatrists say that shackli... “…child psychiatrists say that shackling is so damaging to a child’s developing sense of self that it may well push him or her into further criminality.”
11/13 Our friend Spencer Wolff has made a great film abo... Our friend Spencer Wolff has made a great film about Stop & Frisk in New York City – Stop – premieres next Tuesday at the IFC Center – get your tickets now! http://www.docnyc.net/film/stop/
11/13 Al Jazeera English reports on the United States us... Al Jazeera English reports on the United States use of solitary confinement before the United Nations Committee Against Torture in Geneva.
11/12 Shared from Michelle Alexander’s page who no... Shared from Michelle Alexander’s page who noted: “If we’re looking primarily to the top of the pyramid for change we can believe in, we’re looking in the wrong direction.”
11/11 “More than 1.5 million people were arrested ... “More than 1.5 million people were arrested for drug offenses in the US last year, and more than 693,000 of those for marijuana offenses. The figures come from the FBI’s 2013 Uniform Crime Report, which was released today.”
11/10 Important announcement from Drug Policy Alliance &... Important announcement from Drug Policy Alliance – New York Office
11/10 “The New York Police Department, which has b... “The New York Police Department, which has been arresting tens of thousands of people a year for low-level marijuana possession, is poised to stop making such arrests and to issue tickets instead, according to law enforcement officials.”
11/9 “The measure passed, and California will now... “The measure passed, and California will now become the first state to defelonize nearly all accounts of drug possession with the intent of personal use”
11/7 RT @DPA_NY: Join us 6:30 pm tonight @BAJI for @dru... RT @DPA_NY: Join us 6:30 pm tonight @BAJI for @drugwarmovie & discussion on drug war, mass incarceration, immigrant communities http://t.co…
11/7 “…statistics are even worse in D.C., w... “…statistics are even worse in D.C., where blacks are arrested for marijuana possession nearly eight times as much as whites, despite blacks being 50 percent of the population and whites representing 41 percent.”
11/7 Paper City – Stop the School to Prison Pipel... Paper City – Stop the School to Prison Pipeline became a Kickstarter staff pick and reached it’s goal! There are still 2 days left to pledge and join the community fighting to stop the school to prison pipeline!
11/6 Washington Post just published an interesting arti... Washington Post just published an interesting article about online drug sales, the FBI, and the drug war.
11/6 Democracy Now! sits down with Drug Policy Alliance... Democracy Now! sits down with Drug Policy Alliance’s Ethan Nadelmann to talk about recent victories against the drug war!
11/5 “That money is to be redirected to education... “That money is to be redirected to education, mental health and addiction services — a novel approach that reformers hope will serve as a model in the larger push against mass incarceration.”
11/5 Legalization ends discrimination! Marijuana has be... Legalization ends discrimination! Marijuana has been legalized in the nation’s capital!
11/4 Today is the day! Help end the War on Drugs and in... Today is the day! Help end the War on Drugs and inform others about this guide! #YesOn91 #Oregon #YesOn71 #WashingtonDC #YesOn2 #Alaska #Florida #YesOn47 #California #NewJersey #Maine #Michigan #NewMexico #Guam #NoMoreDrugWar
11/3 Help end the War on Drugs this election day! Tomor... Help end the War on Drugs this election day! Tomorrow is a crucial moment in the fight to end drug war. States across the country need your help to tip the vote. Here’s a helpful voter’s guide #YesOn91 #Oregon #YesOn71 #WashingtonDC #YesOn2 #Alaska #Florida #YesOn47 #California #NewJersey #Maine #Michigan #NewMexico #Guam #NoMoreDrugWar
11/3 Drug Policy Alliance “Tomorrow is the big da... Drug Policy Alliance “Tomorrow is the big day! This Election season is crucial for legalizing marijuana and ending the drug war”
11/3 “In the last thirty years, prison spending i... “In the last thirty years, prison spending in the US has grown way faster than educational spending, increasing by 1500 percent: in California just one university’s been built since 1980 but twenty-two new prisons have gone up. ” Yes on Proposition 47!
11/3 Just 5 days left to pledge! Paper City – Sto... Just 5 days left to pledge! Paper City – Stop the School to Prison Pipeline is a new film and educational program designed to be a free public resource on the school-to-prison pipeline, restorative justice, and youth empowerment. Please like, share, and support. http://t.co/PUZsAYFzRj
10/31 “Last year the United Nations Office on Drug... “Last year the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime estimated that opium exports accounted for 14 percent of the country’s GDP.”
10/30 “30 former police officers, sheriffs, prosec... “30 former police officers, sheriffs, prosecutors and judges write in a letter released Wednesday by Yes on 91, the campaign supporting legalization in Oregon”.
10/30 Drug Policy Alliance’s Tony Newman encourage... Drug Policy Alliance’s Tony Newman encourages voters to help end the drug war!
10/30 RT @DrugPolicyNews: D.C. Council to Hold Hearing o... RT @DrugPolicyNews: D.C. Council to Hold Hearing on Marijuana Legalization, Taxation & Regulation in the District of Columbia http://t.co/u…
10/30 RT @dogwoof: Is harsh enforcement failing to tackl... RT @dogwoof: Is harsh enforcement failing to tackle drug use? @DrugWarMovie, out now on DVD, investigates. http://t.co/eH2MJBmLqt http://t.…
10/29 “Proposition 47 is a groundbreaking Californ... “Proposition 47 is a groundbreaking California ballot initiative to reclassify six nonviolent, low-level felonies as misdemeanors and then use the salary savings – in the hundreds of millions – for prevention, education and mental health treatment.”
10/29 Think Progress explores racial implications of dru... Think Progress explores racial implications of drug policy in our nation’s capital. On voting day in D.C. vote yes on Initiative 71 to end racially biased arrests!
10/29 RT @nytimes: For Marijuana, a Second Wave of Votes... RT @nytimes: For Marijuana, a Second Wave of Votes to Legalize http://t.co/Q80h5SMTHH
10/29 RT @johnlegend: Please read my @HuffingtonPost blo... RT @johnlegend: Please read my @HuffingtonPost blog on #Prop47 in California. http://t.co/IHqhE45M2U #SchoolsNotPrisons
10/29 Our Executive Producer John Legend is hitting the ... Our Executive Producer John Legend is hitting the phones to support Yes on Prop 47 – In this video he explains how this measure will help move California away from mass incarceration, instead putting those much needed tax dollars into schools and mental health centers. Please spread the word in California – This Tuesday vote YES on Prop 47! via Californians for Safe Neighborhoods and Schools #YesOn47
10/29 RT @UncleRUSH: How would you react if @JohnLegend ... RT @UncleRUSH: How would you react if @JohnLegend called you? Love this… https://t.co/5WhzrR56V0 #YesOn47
10/29 Actress Olivia Wilde wrote this article in support... Actress Olivia Wilde wrote this article in support of California’s Prop 47!
10/29 We are proud to announce that Eugene Jarecki has b... We are proud to announce that Eugene Jarecki has been invited to give a TED talk at the first ever TEDxHabana in Havana, Cuba! November 15, 2014. Stay tuned for more info.
10/29 10 days left to pledge towards building a FREE onl... 10 days left to pledge towards building a FREE online resource for youth and youth educators to counteract the school to prison pipeline. Please support Paper City – Stop the School to Prison Pipeline!
10/28 Great article supporting Proposition 2 in Alaska t... Great article supporting Proposition 2 in Alaska to legalize and regulate marijuana!
10/28 “Can freedom be boiled down to a game of cho... “Can freedom be boiled down to a game of choose-your-own-cell?”
10/27 2 weeks remain to back Paper City – Stop the... 2 weeks remain to back Paper City – Stop the School to Prison Pipeline! With your help both the film and it’s youth focused educational program will be available for free online! Share/Support!
10/25 Check out RECLAIM DEMOCRACY, our newest short film... Check out RECLAIM DEMOCRACY, our newest short film on TIME.com. Political theorist Lawrence Lessig proposes a solution to our broken election system.
10/24 RT @dogwoof: “The most tense political docum... RT @dogwoof: “The most tense political documentaries” @DazedMagazine includes Girl Model, The House I Live In & We Live in Public http://t.…
10/24 Paper City – Stop the School to Prison Pipel... Paper City – Stop the School to Prison Pipeline is a new film and educational program designed to be a free public resource on the school-to-prison pipeline, restorative justice, and youth empowerment. Please like, share, and support. http://t.co/PUZsAYFzRj
10/23 Free screening of The House I Live In at The Georg... Free screening of The House I Live In at The George Washington University on October 29th at 8PM. Organized by GW Students for Sensible Drug Policy to support #Yeson71
10/22 RT @DPA_NY: Great piece by @jimdwyernyt – De... RT @DPA_NY: Great piece by @jimdwyernyt – Despite @BilldeBlasio ’s Promise, Marijuana Arrests Persist in New York http://t.co/L8fSJali2L
10/22 “About 75 percent of those charged had no pr... “About 75 percent of those charged had no prior criminal convictions, and more than 80 percent were black or Latino, according to the report, from the Marijuana Arrest Research Project and the Drug Policy Alliance.” Drug Policy Alliance – New York Office
10/21 “An estimated two-thirds of women incarcerat... “An estimated two-thirds of women incarcerated in federal prisons are serving time for nonviolent, drug-related crimes.”
10/20 Like Paper City – Stop the School to Prison ... Like Paper City – Stop the School to Prison Pipeline! Share and support this Kickstarter to make it a public educational resource! http://kck.st/1stYMxq
10/17 No criminal charges pressed upon police officers w... No criminal charges pressed upon police officers who disfigured a 19 month old baby in a botched drug raid
10/15 VICE profiles recent instances of NYPD violence up... VICE profiles recent instances of NYPD violence upon unarmed black civilians #FergusonOctober
10/14 The New York Times calls for federal oversight of ... The New York Times calls for federal oversight of jails to end the “deep-seated culture of violence” which allows corrections officials to “engage in sadistic torture without fear of reprisal.”
10/14 Help stop the school to prison pipeline by donatin... Help stop the school to prison pipeline by donating to this amazing Kickstarter campaign for Paper City – an important cause worth supporting!
10/13 Please sign this petition supporting the “Se... Please sign this petition supporting the “Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act”. It will make law the concealment of certain non-violent misdemeanor criminal records in New York State.
10/13 RT @PaperCityMovie: The Kickstarter is LIVE!! Clic... RT @PaperCityMovie: The Kickstarter is LIVE!! Click, contribute, share, and help us keep #papercity a FREE resource! http://t.co/7Ahki70qp…
10/10 Eugene Jarecki writes an article for TIME Magazine... Eugene Jarecki writes an article for TIME Magazine about the future of the digital commons
10/10 RT @EugeneJarecki: Check out my first story writte... RT @EugeneJarecki: Check out my first story written for @TIME Magazine. About the future of the digital commons http://t.co/SMCWI2IouM
10/10 RT @wikileaks: TIME: The Future of Civilization Is... RT @wikileaks: TIME: The Future of Civilization Is a Battle Between Google and Wikileaks http://t.co/3KC9DJhycJ buy the book: http://t.co/e…
10/10 RT @TIMEIdeas: The future of civilization is a bat... RT @TIMEIdeas: The future of civilization is a battle between Google and Wikileaks: http://t.co/SF99ptJsmv via @TIMEIdeas
10/10 Dear Friends, Akil Gibbons, Outreach Manager for T... Dear Friends, Akil Gibbons, Outreach Manager for The House I Live In, is the producer and director of his own film about the struggles facing urban youth today entitled Paper City. The film just launched a Kickstarter to help raise funds for its own national educational outreach campaign. Please consider donating to this amazing cause which seeks to help end the school-to-prison pipeline. Thank you and please share with all your friends!
10/8 Check out Eugene Jarecki’s new interview in ... Check out Eugene Jarecki’s new interview in The Guardian, in which he is asked to critically examine the filmmaking of ISIS videos
10/8 Twenty years ago, amid a national panic over crime... Twenty years ago, amid a national panic over crime, California voters adopted the country’s most stringent three-strikes law, sentencing repeat felons to 25 years to life, even if the third offense was a minor theft. The law epitomized the tough-on-crime policies that produced overflowing prisons and soaring costs. Now California voters appear poised to scale back the heavy reliance on incarceration they once embraced, with a measure that would transform several lower-level, nonviolent felonies into misdemeanors punishable by brief jail stays, if that, rather than time in a state penitentiary. The referendum on Nov. 4 is part of a national reappraisal of mass incarceration. Proposition 47, as it is called, would redefine thefts, forgery and other property crimes involving less than $950, and possession for personal use of drugs including heroin and cocaine, as misdemeanors — punishable by at most one year in a county jail, and often by probation and counseling. The changes would apply retroactively, lightening the penalties for thousands already in prison or jails. Not only would many offenders avoid the crippling mark of a felony record, but the expected savings to the state government of up to a few hundred million dollars per year would be earmarked for mental health and substance abuse treatment, for counseling of potential school dropouts and for victim services, in hopes of breaking the cycle of crime.
10/2 The Brookings Institution released a new study tha... The Brookings Institution released a new study that shows African Americans are less likely to sell drugs, but more likely to be arrested for selling drugs #NoMoreDrugWar
10/1 RT @FreeAssangeNow: Wikileaks’ Julian Assange tu... RT @FreeAssangeNow: Wikileaks’ Julian Assange turns up on stage in Nantucket – as a hologram: When Wikileaks found… http://t.co/WxLeDt7ju…
10/1 RT @derekhallquist: @EugeneJarecki high fives Juli... RT @derekhallquist: @EugeneJarecki high fives Julian Assange as a Hologram on @FallonTonight @hulu http://t.co/uPOBLYkemd
10/1 RT @Time4Hemp: Julian Assange appears in the Unite... RT @Time4Hemp: Julian Assange appears in the United States live onstage — as a hologram – #privacy #NSA #Spying #police… http://t.co/1hX5…
9/30 Watch The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon joke ... Watch The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon joke about Eugene’s hologram high five with Wikileaks’ Julian Assange!
9/30 RT @CaseyNeistat: Julian Assange by hologram at th... RT @CaseyNeistat: Julian Assange by hologram at the @Nantucketproj incredible technology, engaging conversation http://t.co/SPnyRLpUSP
9/30 RT @VanityFair: A Julian Assange hologram was beam... RT @VanityFair: A Julian Assange hologram was beamed over to The Nantucket Project: http://t.co/BgcScNf8XF
9/30 RT @Independent: Julian Assange escapes confines o... RT @Independent: Julian Assange escapes confines of the Ecuadorian Embassy* http://t.co/K4GbZLNdNm *sort of http://t.co/Dsh4VLvIlm
9/30 RT @wikileaks: #Assange travels to US as hologram ... RT @wikileaks: #Assange travels to US as hologram http://t.co/TcW3rawu51
9/29 The Huffington Post, France features Eugene Jareck... The Huffington Post, France features Eugene Jarecki and Julian Assange, and their virtual “high five” http://www.huffingtonpost.fr/2014/09/29/video-julian-assange-hologramme_n_5898992.html
9/29 London, The Independent features Julian Assange an... London, The Independent features Julian Assange and Eugene Jarecki as “escape” from Embassy! http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/julian-assange-escapes-ecuadorian-embassy-to-appear-as-a-3d-hologram-9763172.html
9/29 Check out Eugene Jarecki and Julian Assange in Lon... Check out Eugene Jarecki and Julian Assange in London’s Daily Mail http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2773135/Has-Julian-Assange-broken-asylum-interview-U-S-Nope-s-just-hologram.html
9/29 Vanity Fair story on Eugene Jarecki and Julian Ass... Vanity Fair story on Eugene Jarecki and Julian Assange in Nantucket. http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2014/09/julian-assange-leaves-london-as-a-hologram-for-nantucket-project-appearance?mbid=social_twitter
9/29 Great story in TIME magazine today about Eugene in... Great story in TIME magazine today about Eugene interviewing Julian Assange by hologram.
9/29 RT @TIME: Julian Assange speaks in Nantucket-as a ... RT @TIME: Julian Assange speaks in Nantucket-as a hologram http://t.co/luATcs8szH
9/28 Big day! Eugene Jarecki will interview Julian Assa... Big day! Eugene Jarecki will interview Julian Assange as a hologram! Check out Eugene’s article in The Guardian today.
9/26 RT @Nantucketproj: @EugeneJarecki @wikileaks Welco... RT @Nantucketproj: @EugeneJarecki @wikileaks Welcome! So excited to have you here and can’t wait for Sunday.
9/26 RT @EugeneJarecki: Just arrived at at @nantucketpr... RT @EugeneJarecki: Just arrived at at @nantucketproj- Excited to interview @wikileaks Julian Assange- AS A HOLOGRAM!
9/26 Big news: This weekend at The Nantucket Project, E... Big news: This weekend at The Nantucket Project, Eugene Jarecki will interview Wikileaks’ founder Julian Assange on the future of the digital commons. Assange will be beamed in live, as a hologram, from his asylum in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London.
9/26 RT @AnonyInfo: #JulianAssange to Appear as a Holog... RT @AnonyInfo: #JulianAssange to Appear as a Hologram at The Nantucket Project – http://t.co/ETFefh7yBq | #Assange #Wikileaks
9/26 RT @MahonAboutTown: Julian Assange, the founder of... RT @MahonAboutTown: Julian Assange, the founder of @wikileaks, will appear as a hologram to speak at the @Nantucketproj —> http://t.co/VA…
9/16 We mostly post positive news here– because w... We mostly post positive news here– because we are winning the struggle against the drug war, and every day seems to bring more evidence of our imminent victory. Unfortunately, this headline is a reminder that there is still a long road to travel before we truly end the failed, unjust, draconian war on drugs.
9/12 Attention Australia! The University of Sydney is h... Attention Australia! The University of Sydney is hosting a career retrospective on director Eugene Jarecki featuring screnings of all of his films: Reagan, The House I Live In, The Trials of Henry Kissinger and Why We Fight – Sept 21 through Oct 1
9/9 RT @bedrella: Jarecki, masterclass in corso @Milan... RT @bedrella: Jarecki, masterclass in corso @MilanoFilmFest , storytelling su media, guerra e democrazia http://t.co/VRnOSqJ9DP
9/9 Philadelphia will soon become the largest city in ... Philadelphia will soon become the largest city in America to decriminalize marijuana. Kudos Philly! #NoMoreDrugWar
9/9 Thank you Milano Film Festival! #MFF2014 Thank you Milano Film Festival! #MFF2014
9/4 “Nixon declared all-out war on drugs, which is r... “Nixon declared all-out war on drugs, which is really all-out war on people. The drug war needs to end yesterday.” Great article about the history of how we police, and what drives modern officers’ “siege mentality” #policemilitarization
9/3 RT @_gabrielsayegh: Bowden was featured in the doc... RT @_gabrielsayegh: Bowden was featured in the documentary, *The House I Live In*. Haven’t seen it yet? Check it out http://t.co/gXPBDV35gz…
9/3 RIP to the great journalist Charles Bowden. He was... RIP to the great journalist Charles Bowden. He was a courageous and vital voice in the long fight for drug war reform. He will be sorely missed by all who fight for sanity in this madness.
9/3 RT @johnlegend: Thanks to @eugenejarecki for the i... RT @johnlegend: Thanks to @eugenejarecki for the intro and @tanehisicoates for the reminder
9/3 RT @johnlegend: Vacation reading: The New Jim Crow... RT @johnlegend: Vacation reading: The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander. Essential reading post-Ferguson (and pre-Ferguson)
9/3 RT @WCUofPA: Fom the dealer to narcotics officer &... RT @WCUofPA: Fom the dealer to narcotics officer – @DrugWarMovie film showing tomorrow, 7:30pm, @SykesUnion http://t.co/tltiDLbzfi
9/3 RT @mikerobertson24: Just watched ‘The house... RT @mikerobertson24: Just watched ‘The house I live in’ – easily one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen.
9/2 RT @ricfouad: Watched “House I Live In”... RT @ricfouad: Watched “House I Live In”- @DrugWarMovie – tonight: PHENOMENAL. Tide turning,but political folly still maddening…how many d…
8/29 An interesting way to explain the war on drugs. Ch... An interesting way to explain the war on drugs. Check out this amazing animated short by Global Commission on Drug Policy #NoMoreDrugWar
8/28 We are honored to announce that the Milano Film Fe... We are honored to announce that the Milano Film Festival will hold a retrospective of Eugene Jarecki’s career and work to date. September 5-8 screenings of several films will be held plus a Master Class by Eugene. More details here: http://bit.ly/1p8nvjj
8/28 Proud to see the film broadcast in Poland this pas... Proud to see the film broadcast in Poland this past week, home to a strong movement for drug policy reform. Rebroadcast to be announced soon. The House I Live In has been televised in over 20 countries!
8/27 RT @EugeneJarecki: Honored. @MilanoFilmFest will f... RT @EugeneJarecki: Honored. @MilanoFilmFest will feat. a retrospective of my films + a Master Class by me. Come to Milan! Details here: htt…
8/27 RT @MilanoFilmFest: Il cinema di denuncia di @Euge... RT @MilanoFilmFest: Il cinema di denuncia di @EugeneJarecki nella sezione Colpe di Stato. Jareki sarà al #MFF2014 con una retrospettiva e u…
8/20 From The New Republic: “Much of what creates... From The New Republic: “Much of what creates the poisonous, vicious-cycle relationship between young black men and the police is that the War on Drugs brings cops into black neighborhoods to patrol for drug possession and sale.” #NoMoreDrugWar #Ferguson
8/19 RT @DrugPolicyNews: You need to watch John Oliver&... RT @DrugPolicyNews: You need to watch John Oliver’s segment on police militarization http://t.co/haLbV7nRku @LastWeekTonight http://t.co/Ei…
8/19 “The militarization of state and local polic... “The militarization of state and local police is a deliberate strategy funded by the federal government to aggressively fight the failed war on drugs.” #Ferguson
8/19 RT @UdiACLU: Militarization of police in #Ferguson... RT @UdiACLU: Militarization of police in #Ferguson and across the nation is yet another product of failed #WarOnDrugs, which encouraged pol…
8/19 RT @AndreaLance: If you think #Ferguson is an isol... RT @AndreaLance: If you think #Ferguson is an isolated incident, watch The House I Live In and follow @DrugWarMovie. https://t.co/cC7xFSnzoh
8/19 RT @niallscullion: @rustyrockets just watched @Dru... RT @niallscullion: @rustyrockets just watched @DrugWarMovie ‘The House I live in’ on your recommendation. It was magnificent!
8/18 Russell Brand gives us a shout out in his new vide... Russell Brand gives us a shout out in his new video on #Ferguson
8/18 RT @rustyrockets: In today’s #trews I respon... RT @rustyrockets: In today’s #trews I respond to comments regarding the protests & police action in Ferguson, St Louis. Watch it here http:…
8/18 RT @moryan: IMO Peabody-winning documentary “... RT @moryan: IMO Peabody-winning documentary “The House I Live In” is profoundly thought-provoking, esp in light of #Ferguson. @drugwarmovie…
8/11 Eugene Jarecki has been invited to Australia for a... Eugene Jarecki has been invited to Australia for a retrospective of his film career. If you’re down under, stay tuned to our page for more info on this amazing upcoming event!
8/8 Know your enemy. These powerful groups are fightin... Know your enemy. These powerful groups are fighting against the legalization of marijuana, and are therefore supporting the continuation of the failed drug war.
8/8 RT @hill_georgina: Wars are supposed to end: @Euge... RT @hill_georgina: Wars are supposed to end: @EugeneJarecki on moving the drug war into its next phase http://t.co/7SiLVqmJsB @guardian
8/8 RT @Prison_Health: As Marijuana Economy Takes Off,... RT @Prison_Health: As Marijuana Economy Takes Off, Let’s Not Forget US Drug War Casualties http://t.co/LMJ0qyBRAJ RT @EugeneJarecki http://…
8/8 RT @ThinkingKlearly: As the marijuana economy take... RT @ThinkingKlearly: As the marijuana economy takes off, let’s not forget the casualties of the US war on drugs | Eugene Jareki http://t.co…
8/6 The House I Live in is now available on iTunes in ... The House I Live in is now available on iTunes in nearly 30 countries! Watch in the UK, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Cape Verde, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Hong Kong, Japan, Luxembourg, Mozambique, Namibia, Poland , Portugal, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Uganda and, Zimbabwe: http://dogwoof.org/UVam5F Watch it in Australia and New Zealand: http://dogwoof.org/1AU04Ur Watch it in US and Canada: http://dogwoof.org/1qUIloW
8/5 RT @TabooBreakers: ‘Let’s not forget t... RT @TabooBreakers: ‘Let’s not forget the casualties of the US war on drugs’ http://t.co/gbekVn8b30
8/5 RT @johnlegend: Happy to see Cory Booker and Rand ... RT @johnlegend: Happy to see Cory Booker and Rand Paul working together to rein in the excesses of the War on Drugs.
8/5 RT @dogwoof: The House I Live in director Eugene J... RT @dogwoof: The House I Live in director Eugene Jarecki on the #WaronDrugs in The Observer http://t.co/7rCAoE0Wcn
8/4 RT @HempNews: As the marijuana economy takes off, ... RT @HempNews: As the marijuana economy takes off, let’s not forget the casualties of the US war on drugs > http://t.co/ZNOgZ1bEmp #Amnesty4…
8/4 RT @MarkReckons: As the marijuana economy takes of... RT @MarkReckons: As the marijuana economy takes off, let’s not forget the casualties of the US war on drugs http://t.co/i2xDzynk5z via @ins…
8/3 RT @jnmulholland: As the marijuana economy takes o... RT @jnmulholland: As the marijuana economy takes off, let’s not forget the casualties of the US war on drugs Eugene Jareki in Observer http…
8/3 RT @TransformDrugs: Let’s not forget the cas... RT @TransformDrugs: Let’s not forget the casualties of the US war on drugs @EugeneJarecki calls for legal reg of all drugs http://t.co/5fzC…
8/3 RT @UKLEAP: As the marijuana economy takes off, le... RT @UKLEAP: As the marijuana economy takes off, let’s not forget the casualties of the US war on drugs | @EugeneJarecki http://t.co/ZG1z53u…
8/3 Thrilled to see The Guardian and The Observer feat... Thrilled to see The Guardian and The Observer feature an exclusive article by Eugene Jarecki responding to the NY Times’ call to legalize marijuana.
7/31 The New York Times’ declaration to end marij... The New York Times’ declaration to end marijuana prohibition is receiving international attention. French newspaper lefigaro.fr specifically acknowledges The House I Live In’s contribution in changing the conversation on drug laws, bringing further awareness of the racism inherently intertwined with the war on drugs.
7/31 The New York Times continues its week-long series ... The New York Times continues its week-long series challenging marijuana prohibition. When it comes to the enforcement of marijuana laws, the federal government “clings to a policy that has its origins in racism and xenophobia and whose principal effect has been to ruin the lives of generations of people.”
7/28 The New York Times’ support for marijuana le... The New York Times’ support for marijuana legalization is a huge milestone for the fight against the war on drugs and mass incarceration. To learn more, join their live Facebook Q&A today at 4:20 PM EST on facebook.com/nytimes
7/28 Almost all Americans agree that the failed war on ... Almost all Americans agree that the failed war on drugs must end. Continuing in that bipartisan spirit, now that the liberal The New York Times has endorsed marijuana legalization, the conservative National Review says “Hey! We did that too… 18 years ago!”
7/27 “The federal government should repeal the ba... “The federal government should repeal the ban on marijuana.” says the NEW YORK TIMES Editorial Board. Kudos NYT!
7/22 Last Week Tonight with John Oliver brings you the ... Last Week Tonight with John Oliver brings you the best commentary on the failed drug war, mass incarceration and the prison industrial complex since, well… The House I Live In — except this one involves a tad bit more humor #NoMoreDrugWar #SmarterSentencing
7/22 ICYMI: Very exciting news! What Salon calls the &#... ICYMI: Very exciting news! What Salon calls the “Drug war’s massive defeat” is underway, and if you sent a letter to the Sentencing Commission you played a part in helping 46,000 drug war prisoners and their families move closer to justice, potentially reducing their sentences by an average of 2 years each. #SmarterSentencing #NoMoreDrugWar
7/21 RT @SilversideDE: Join us thus Wednesday at 6:00 f... RT @SilversideDE: Join us thus Wednesday at 6:00 for a viewing of The House I Live In by @EugeneJarecki #SilversideChurch #NetDE #wilmDe
7/21 RT @EugeneJarecki: Proud 2 help nearly 50k prisone... RT @EugeneJarecki: Proud 2 help nearly 50k prisoners & their families. Thnx 2 everyone for sending letters to support #SmarterSentencing ht…
7/21 AMERICA JUST SAID NO! We are so excited that our ... AMERICA JUST SAID NO! We are so excited that our JUST SAY NO video and letter campaign played a role in ensuring Friday’s decision by the US Sentencing Commission to make recent reductions in drug sentencing retroactive. This change will positively impact nearly 50,000 American prisoners inside America’s prisons. Congratulations to all of you who took part and sent letters to the Sentencing Commission. Onward! Families Against Mandatory Minimums Drug Policy Alliance The Sentencing Project Ford Foundation
7/19 RT @REACTtoFILM: Check out @DrugWarMovie on @Netfl... RT @REACTtoFILM: Check out @DrugWarMovie on @Netflix to get informed about the War on Drugs.
7/18 RT @BlanksSlate: And, btw, if you haven’t se... RT @BlanksSlate: And, btw, if you haven’t seen @DrugWarMovie , please do so. One of the best docs I’ve seen on Drug War. http://t.co/4OCFFh…
7/18 RT @Aaaqilah: Short film | Just say no to the War ... RT @Aaaqilah: Short film | Just say no to the War on Drugs | http://t.co/0s1ZuqIsWB | v. @rustyrockets #MustSee
7/18 “If this administration is serious about end... “If this administration is serious about ending the stigma associated with drug addiction and is truly dedicated to education and evidence-based methods to fight drug abuse, it must first address and then reject the rank dishonesty and propaganda that has defined the American drug war for decades.”
7/15 “The tide has clearly shifted against the failed... “The tide has clearly shifted against the failed war on drugs and it’s only a matter of time before federal law is changed.”
7/14 “The sad reality is that the prohibition of ... “The sad reality is that the prohibition of marijuana is killing Mexicans, imprisoning Americans, wasting tax dollars, ruining the border, and funneling billions to terrorists and drug cartels.” An interesting argument for legalization– what do you think?
7/11 Eugene Jarecki and Rodrigo Morganti wish to think ... Eugene Jarecki and Rodrigo Morganti wish to think the extraordinary men and women of San Patrignano for their courage, trust, emotional honesty, and a life-changing visit. See you again in September! http://www.sanpatrignano.org/en
7/11 RT @BeckleyDrugs: JUST SAY NO…to the War on ... RT @BeckleyDrugs: JUST SAY NO…to the War on Drugs: A Eugene Jarecki Digital Short. http://t.co/RovOa5JkCh
7/10 Hey #SanFrancisco! Join us for a FREE screening &#... Hey #SanFrancisco! Join us for a FREE screening & discussion tomorrow, Friday 7/11 at 6pm hosted by Delancey Street Foundation & Criminal Courts Bar Association – RSVP now to: david@charlottestreetfilms.com
7/10 RT @EugeneJarecki: Tell Congress to support #Smart... RT @EugeneJarecki: Tell Congress to support #SmarterSentencing & tell the US Sentencing Commission to end unjust mandatory minimums NOW htt…
7/10 RT @SF_FilmSociety: #MustSee: Free #SF screening o... RT @SF_FilmSociety: #MustSee: Free #SF screening of @DrugWarMovie Jul 11 6pm @ Delancey Street! RSVP david@charlottestreetfilms.com. http:/…
7/10 Yesterday Michael Botticelli, the U.S. drug czar, ... Yesterday Michael Botticelli, the U.S. drug czar, released a new blueprint for drug policy reform. He said the new course “rejects the notion that we can arrest and incarcerate our way out of the nation’s drug problem. Instead, it builds on decades of research demonstrating that while law enforcement should always remain a vital piece to protecting public safety, addiction is a brain disorder — one that can be prevented and treated, and from which people recover.” Is this a huge step in the right direction or just more rhetoric? What are your thoughts?
7/9 Today, Eugene Jarecki and Rodrigo Morganti visit S... Today, Eugene Jarecki and Rodrigo Morganti visit San Patrignano, the legendary drug rehabilitation center outside Rimini, Italy. San Patrignano’s history is one of extraordinary innovation in the field of drug treatment and the larger quest to treat addiction with compassion and wisdom, rather than hysteria and destructive stupidity. Check out this video on the extraordinary men and women of San Patrignano, who inspire hope that a better world is indeed possible.
7/9 A courageous move by the Brooklyn DA in order to c... A courageous move by the Brooklyn DA in order to combat mass marijuana arrests that specifically target young people of color
7/7 Today, as Washington state legalizes recreational ... Today, as Washington state legalizes recreational marijuana, the racist drug war continues to be waged across the country, such as right here on the streets of New York City– where are you Mayor Bill de Blasio ?
7/7 RT @IndependentLens: Yet Another 12 Mind-Blowing D... RT @IndependentLens: Yet Another 12 Mind-Blowing Documentaries To Watch On Netflix, feat. @DrugWarMovie http://t.co/jOrovMha9o
7/7 Good luck, Washington! Good luck, Washington!
7/7 We’re honored to be on this list with so man... We’re honored to be on this list with so many other amazing documentary films. Watch The House I Live In on Netflix now with over an hour of exclusive bonus material!
7/2 RT @damnitrebecca: Really enjoying The House I Liv... RT @damnitrebecca: Really enjoying The House I Live In – incredibly good documentary about America’s war on drugs. Well worth watching if y…
7/1 RT @stopthedrugwar: Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki Talks... RT @stopthedrugwar: Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki Talks Drug Reform [FEATURE]: http://t.co/JVRvAQPqim @DrugWarMovie @EugeneJarecki @DrugPolicyNe…
7/1 RT @ariannahuff: Just say no…to the war on d... RT @ariannahuff: Just say no…to the war on drugs @EugeneJarecki http://t.co/v2ojwagYt8
7/1 RT @melodyjlee: Just Say NO to the War on Drugs! W... RT @melodyjlee: Just Say NO to the War on Drugs! WATCH: http://t.co/fMcS8CwNhB Join millions who agree the Drug War has failed. #SmarterSe…
7/1 RT @substancedotcom: The Drug-War “BeastR... RT @substancedotcom: The Drug-War “Beast” Is Vulnerable, Says Award-Winning Director Eugene Jarecki @DrugWarMovie http://t.co/mrRmFxKNvY
7/1 Have you sent a letter to Congress urging them to ... Have you sent a letter to Congress urging them to support the Smarter Sentencing Act? They need to hear your voice! Do it now to double-down and also send a letter to the US Sentencing Commission urging them to reduce unjust mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes. Just a few simple clicks can help to bring about reform #SmarterSentencing
6/30 RT @ashabandele: https://t.co/dSKhwgl93n #JustSayN... RT @ashabandele: https://t.co/dSKhwgl93n #JustSayNoToTheWarOnDrugs @EugeneJarecki #DPAConversations
6/30 What is America Really Doing to End the Drug War? ... What is America Really Doing to End the Drug War? Join us for a teleconference with director Eugene Jarecki and Asha Bandele of Drug Policy Alliance at 1pm EST. RSVP here: http://bit.ly/EugeneJarecki
6/30 RT @DPA_NY: Don’t forget 1 PM – a spec... RT @DPA_NY: Don’t forget 1 PM – a special teleconference @DrugWarMovie ‘s @EugeneJarecki, RSVP: http://t.co/ZZStrl5maF http://t.co/yzErRgsU…
6/30 RT @johnpc: If you’ve not seen #TheHouseILiv... RT @johnpc: If you’ve not seen #TheHouseILiveIn & you’re interested in society, justice, then I’d thoroughly recommend it
6/27 RT @DPA_NY: Join us Mon 6/30, 1 PM for a special t... RT @DPA_NY: Join us Mon 6/30, 1 PM for a special teleconference @DrugWarMovie ‘s @EugeneJarecki, RSVP: http://t.co/ZZStrl5maF http://t.co/N…
6/27 Have you sent a letter to Congress urging them to ... Have you sent a letter to Congress urging them to support the Smarter Sentencing Act? They need to hear your voice! Do it now to double-down and also send a letter to the US Sentencing Commission urging them to reduce unjust mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes. Just a few simple clicks can help to bring about reform #SmarterSentencing
6/27 SCOTUS may no longer be the head cheerleader for t... SCOTUS may no longer be the head cheerleader for the war on drugs
6/26 The House I Live In team congratulates Eugene Jare... The House I Live In team congratulates Eugene Jarecki, who has today been officially selected as a new member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
6/25 RT @DrugPolicyNews: .@EugeneJarecki & DPA’s ... RT @DrugPolicyNews: .@EugeneJarecki & DPA’s @ashabandele Discuss Impact of The House I Live In & Next Steps to End Mass Incarceration http:…
6/25 RT @DrugPolicyNews: TOMORROW: Global Day of Protes... RT @DrugPolicyNews: TOMORROW: Global Day of Protest Against the Drug War http://t.co/A12CfYWlZ1 @SDPcampaign @IDPCnet @globalcdp #NoMoreDru…
6/24 Please join us June 30, 1-2 PM EST for a teleconfe... Please join us June 30, 1-2 PM EST for a teleconference featuring The House I Live In director Eugene Jarecki, moderated by Asha Bandele of Drug Policy Alliance – RSVP here: http://bit.ly/EugeneJarecki
6/23 Sen. Rand Paul, a possible Republican Presidential... Sen. Rand Paul, a possible Republican Presidential nominee for 2016, has announced a bill to restore voting rights to non-violent felons, specifically referencing the damage done to poor communities of color due to the war on drugs. We’re thrilled to see continued bipartisan support for ending the failed drug war.
6/20 RT @sambranson: My paps @richardbranson says ̵... RT @sambranson: My paps @richardbranson says ‘Just say no’… to the war on drugs. Have you read this @taboobreakers http://t.co/1iuxnPZfC8
6/20 RT @richardbranson: Just Say NO to the #warondrugs... RT @richardbranson: Just Say NO to the #warondrugs! Join millions who agree Drug War has failed http://t.co/6g0ZsO0yeK #SmarterSentencing
6/20 RT @EBONYMag: Just Say NO! Join millions who agre... RT @EBONYMag: Just Say NO! Join millions who agree the Drug War has failed: http://t.co/GorbeBP4U9 RT for #SmarterSentencing
6/20 RT @UKLEAP: Just say NO to the war of drugs –... RT @UKLEAP: Just say NO to the war of drugs – says @richardbranson http://t.co/5ETzPj2LNg
6/20 RT @REACTtoFILM: “Is drug abuse a victimless... RT @REACTtoFILM: “Is drug abuse a victimless crime? Good question.” – @ebertchicago on @DrugWarMovie http://t.co/SDhXqyTM2x
6/19 Although there were concessions made to get this b... Although there were concessions made to get this bill passed, New York is officially the 23rd state to legalize medical marijuana!
6/19 RT @boomhealthnyc: Last Chance to Pass Medical Mar... RT @boomhealthnyc: Last Chance to Pass Medical Marijuana in NY @Bronx_Advocacy @DPA_NY @VOCALNewYork @CompassionateNY @HarmReduction https…
6/19 RT @CompassionateNY: Time to turn up the heat! CAL... RT @CompassionateNY: Time to turn up the heat! CALL NOW: Governor Cuomo (518) 474-8390 Senator Skelos (518) 455-3171 Senator Klein (518) 45…
6/18 RT @Recovery2point0: Just Say NO…to the War on D... RT @Recovery2point0: Just Say NO…to the War on Drugs! Watch the Video http://t.co/DpqPYteVld Then tell Congress to ACT http://t.co/xWM5Zhf4…
6/17 RT @DrugPolicyNews: New Yorkers: Have you called G... RT @DrugPolicyNews: New Yorkers: Have you called Gov. Cuomo yet? Call 518-474-8390 & tell Cuomo to stop blocking medical marijuana in NY ht…
6/17 RT @MyHarmReduction: RSVP here to call in to conve... RT @MyHarmReduction: RSVP here to call in to conversation w @DrugWarMovie filmmaker Eugene Jarecki, @ashabandele on 6/30 https://t.co/oMasJ…
6/10 Russell Simmons and Global Grind tell us to JUST S... Russell Simmons and Global Grind tell us to JUST SAY NO…to the War on Drugs. Tell your politicians to support #SmarterSentencing now!
6/9 RT @tommyrosen: Just Say NO…to the War on Drugs!... RT @tommyrosen: Just Say NO…to the War on Drugs! Watch the Video http://t.co/GEONi8i3nT Then tell Congress to ACT http://t.co/6CIyIHi45y #S…
6/9 RT @Recovery2point0: Just Say NO…to the War on D... RT @Recovery2point0: Just Say NO…to the War on Drugs! Watch the Video http://t.co/nCEy3mGvPK Then tell Congress to ACT http://t.co/X2hCvqid…
6/9 RT @EBONYMag: Just Say NO! Watch this video on wh... RT @EBONYMag: Just Say NO! Watch this video on why we need to end the War on Drugs: http://t.co/GorbeBP4U9 #SmarterSentencing
6/9 Documentary filmmaker Gabriel London writes about ... Documentary filmmaker Gabriel London writes about the need for more compassion within our criminal justice system to undo decades of harsh sentencing policies. Support the Smarter Sentencing Act now: http://bit.ly/1j1kXpW
6/6 For our HuffPo series in support of the Smarter Se... For our HuffPo series in support of the Smarter Sentencing Act, we hear from a Republican on why criminal justice reform has become the most bi-partisan issue in our politically gridlocked country. The influential Grover Norquist explains the conservative POV on #SmarterSentencing
6/6 Adrian Grenier and Matthew Cooke write that our vi... Adrian Grenier and Matthew Cooke write that our view of justice has become warped and we need #SmarterSentencing now. Support the Smarter Sentencing Act and tell Congress to Just Say NO…to the War on Drugs: http://www.thehouseilivein.org/advocate
6/6 California AG Kamala D. Harris writes about how he... California AG Kamala D. Harris writes about how her state is leading the way for prison reform; “We are at a seminal moment in time for criminal justice policy — not just in California, but across the nation” #SmarterSentencing
6/6 RT @MorganSpurlock: Just Say NO to the War on Drug... RT @MorganSpurlock: Just Say NO to the War on Drugs! Watch the Video: http://t.co/Yey39wVekQ Tell Congress to ACT: http://t.co/KRQCbrqAMj …
6/5 The inspiring Professor Charles Ogletree writes: &... The inspiring Professor Charles Ogletree writes: “the beginning of the end of a generation of mass incarceration may have arrived.” Read the article, watch our video, and tell Congress to support the Smarter Sentencing act now: http://www.thehouseilivein.org/advocate/
6/5 RT @DCTVny: Director @EugeneJarecki of @Peabody_Aw... RT @DCTVny: Director @EugeneJarecki of @Peabody_Awards-winning @DrugWarMovie writes “Just Say No…to the War on Drugs” http://t.co/U8Cn711…
6/4 Glenn Martin writes about the casualties of the dr... Glenn Martin writes about the casualties of the drug war and the need for mass-decarceration. Go beyond the rhetoric and take action now by telling Congress to support the Smarter Sentencing Act: http://thehouseilivein.org/advocate #SmarterSentencing
6/3 Sir Richard Branson urges you to support the Smart... Sir Richard Branson urges you to support the Smarter Sentencing Act! Read his piece on The Huffington Post promoting our short video/Congressional letter campaign. Watch the video and tell Congress to JUST SAY NO TO THE WAR ON DRUGS: http://bit.ly/1j1kXpW #SmarterSentencing
6/3 RT @Peabody_Awards: .@EugeneJarecki dir. of Peabod... RT @Peabody_Awards: .@EugeneJarecki dir. of Peabody-winning “House I Live In” (@DrugWarMovie) writes “Just Say No…to the War on Drugs” ht…
6/3 RT @WesCPE: Via @EugeneJarecki of @DrugWarMovie fa... RT @WesCPE: Via @EugeneJarecki of @DrugWarMovie fame, “JUST SAY NO…to the War on Drugs” http://t.co/TjP8ROOgJy …
6/3 Scott Budnick, producer of The Hangover franchise,... Scott Budnick, producer of The Hangover franchise, writes about the innovative correctional educational programs at Ironwood State Prison in California, and why they should be a model for the nation. This blog post is part of a series produced by The Huffington Post and Charlotte Street Films in support of the Smarter Sentencing Act, stay tuned for more entries to this series in the coming days. #SmarterSentencing
6/2 RT @JoyAnnReid: And here’s the link to the v... RT @JoyAnnReid: And here’s the link to the video for “Just Say No to the War on Drugs” https://t.co/xRjeBfiATr includes how to get involved…
6/2 RT @JoyAnnReid: If you want to support @EugeneJare... RT @JoyAnnReid: If you want to support @EugeneJarecki’s “Just Say No to the War on Drugs” project peep the video & more at http://t.co/wsmb…
6/2 Check out this piece written by Eugene Jarecki tod... Check out this piece written by Eugene Jarecki today on The Huffington Post about why we need to Just Say NO…to the War on Drugs! The time is now for reform! #SmarterSentencing
6/2 RT @EBONYMag: Just Say NO! Watch this video on wh... RT @EBONYMag: Just Say NO! Watch this video on why we need to end the War on Drugs: http://t.co/GorbeBP4U9 #SmarterSentencing
5/31 RT @EzekielACLU: Just Say No to the War on Drugs! ... RT @EzekielACLU: Just Say No to the War on Drugs! Watch this Video: http://t.co/cgoYLVy89o Tell Congress to ACT http://t.co/EEA0DvM90g #Sm…
5/30 RT @EugeneJarecki: Just Say NO…to the War on... RT @EugeneJarecki: Just Say NO…to the War on Drugs! Watch my new video http://t.co/ty7rnX1jLP Tell Congress to ACT http://t.co/Xxc8ZdS6RR…
5/30 RT @tonymcguinness: Blown away by The House I Live... RT @tonymcguinness: Blown away by The House I Live In, an incredible documentary on the so called War On Drugs. http://t.co/23Z6rKZLnD
5/29 RT @TheOliverStone: Just Say NO to the War on Drug... RT @TheOliverStone: Just Say NO to the War on Drugs! Watch the Video: http://t.co/xrXhLRfP1D Then tell Congress to ACT http://t.co/VdfqpreL…
5/29 Richard Branson says Just Say NO…To the War ... Richard Branson says Just Say NO…To the War on Drugs! Please watch our video and click through to send a letter to your lawmakers telling them to support #SmarterSentencing. The time is NOW for common sense prison reform #EndTheWarOnDrugs
5/28 RT @ariannahuff: Just Say NO…to the War on Drugs... RT @ariannahuff: Just Say NO…to the War on Drugs http://t.co/EMkl7bSI35
5/27 RT @caafoundation: Just Say NO…to the War on Dru... RT @caafoundation: Just Say NO…to the War on Drugs: http://t.co/3rUNDi3KAH + tell Congress to ACT: http://t.co/eYffZxy9Sm #SmarterSentencin…
5/27 RT @DrealCarter: JUST SAY NO…to the War on D... RT @DrealCarter: JUST SAY NO…to the War on Drugs: http://t.co/21i6F3BbIa this Thang going
5/27 RT @_gabrielsayegh: Time to end the war on drugs &... RT @_gabrielsayegh: Time to end the war on drugs – @melodyjlee’s great piece about growing national mvmnt http://t.co/mC112GcGoO @richardbr…
5/27 RT @CANY_1844: Just Say NO! Best video ever on why... RT @CANY_1844: Just Say NO! Best video ever on why we need to end the War on Drugs: http://t.co/NNEsnCr9w7 #SmarterSentencing
5/25 RT @Sethrogen: End the drug war. It does not work.... RT @Sethrogen: End the drug war. It does not work. Change the laws. WATCH THIS http://t.co/fGGPSGSiPP. — and it has dancing.
5/24 RT @SarahKSilverman: End the drug war. It does not... RT @SarahKSilverman: End the drug war. It does not work. Change the laws. WATCH THIS — and it has dancing http://t.co/IHa33xcfNv
5/24 RT @JuddApatow: End the drug war. It does not work... RT @JuddApatow: End the drug war. It does not work. Change the laws. WATCH THIS http://t.co/YbptoRw7hJ. — and it has dancing.
5/24 RT @amyschumer: End the drug war. It does not work... RT @amyschumer: End the drug war. It does not work. Change the laws. WATCH THIS http://t.co/IqP8w0gEZX. — and it has dancing. RT
5/23 RT @Peabody_Awards: See the #PeabodyWinner site fo... RT @Peabody_Awards: See the #PeabodyWinner site for “The House I Live In” and #FF @DrugWarMovie http://t.co/KLzO28mwTJ
5/23 RT @rustyrockets: Hassle congress about drug laws ... RT @rustyrockets: Hassle congress about drug laws http://t.co/pA9Da6bR9f
5/23 Our campaign is officially Upworthy! Please watch ... Our campaign is officially Upworthy! Please watch the video and then tell Congress to JUST SAY NO…TO THE WAR ON DRUGS!! We have a historic moment RIGHT NOW to pressure our politicians to support #SmarterSentencing and #EndTheWarOnDrugs. If passed, the Smarter Sentencing Act will be the most significant rollback of the drug war in history. Please share with everyone you know!
5/22 RT @robertgreenwald: @EugeneJarecki important and... RT @robertgreenwald: @EugeneJarecki important and powerful video and campaign to reform horrific drug laws http://t.co/7NzQWdQmWR>
5/22 RT @rustyrockets: End the daft drug war. Change th... RT @rustyrockets: End the daft drug war. Change the law in UK, US everywhere JUST SAY NO! WATCH THIS http://t.co/WuZV81utyD
5/22 RT @SSDP: Just Say NO…to the War on Drugs! Watch... RT @SSDP: Just Say NO…to the War on Drugs! Watch the Video: http://t.co/uV4EaPfq2r, then tell Congress to ACT:… http://t.co/WIp9pLtAZi
5/22 Please support our Congressional letter campaign! ... Please support our Congressional letter campaign! Watch the video and then tell your politicians to JUST SAY NO to the War on Drugs! By urging our elected officials to support the #SmarterSentencing Act we can begin to end mass incarceration caused by the failed drug war in the United States. You have the power to #EndTheWarOnDrugs – Please share!
5/22 RT @UncleRUSH: Just Say NO! Best video ever on wh... RT @UncleRUSH: Just Say NO! Best video ever on why we need to end the War on Drugs: https://t.co/aIynKDeKRu #SmarterSentencing PLEASE RT!
5/21 RT @TonyNewmanDPA: Watch: Dance Video Calls Out th... RT @TonyNewmanDPA: Watch: Dance Video Calls Out the Colossal Failure of the War on Drugs http://t.co/6GkKQy0HkM Thanks @DrugWarMovie and @…
5/21 RT @melodyjlee: Check out my piece on @drugwarmovi... RT @melodyjlee: Check out my piece on @drugwarmovie’s Latest Video ‘JUST SAY NO…to the War on Drugs’ http://t.co/PyTXyoLMeN #SmarterSentenc…
5/21 JUST SAY NO…To the War on Drugs! Please join... JUST SAY NO…To the War on Drugs! Please join our campaign to tell your legislators to support the #SmarterSentencing Act! This is our chance to make real change happen NOW! Watch, sign, share, #EndTheWarOnDrugs
5/21 RT @KBZeese: Just Say NO to the War on Drugs! Watc... RT @KBZeese: Just Say NO to the War on Drugs! Watch the Video: http://t.co/ZJmhsuUNkn Tell Congress to ACT: http://t.co/0UCODy410M #Smarte…
5/20 RT @Piper: Just Say YES…to common sense drug sen... RT @Piper: Just Say YES…to common sense drug sentencing! Watch: http://t.co/yobarfi9ps Sign: http://t.co/3LFpv5RnIa Retweet! #cjreform #OIT…
5/20 RT @john_forte: Just Say NO! Join millions who a... RT @john_forte: Just Say NO! Join millions who agree the Drug War has failed: http://t.co/e0dqhnm1WR #SmarterSentencing
5/19 RT @ACLU: Just say no to the War on Drugs. Watch t... RT @ACLU: Just say no to the War on Drugs. Watch the Video: http://t.co/910PBDXwmP Then tell Congress to ACT: http://t.co/SCONh4xlqR
5/19 RT @aloeblacc: War on Drugs? #fail – Watch h... RT @aloeblacc: War on Drugs? #fail – Watch here http://t.co/Ec6O8ncSnG – tell Congress to ACT http://t.co/DsepJYhybi #SmarterSentencing
5/17 RT @johnlegend: Just Say NO…to the War on Drugs!... RT @johnlegend: Just Say NO…to the War on Drugs! Watch this: http://t.co/cMJqrc3krl Then tell Congress to ACT: http://t.co/GQEi90FLnK #Sma…
5/16 RT @SentencingProj: RT @DrugWarMovie Just Say NO�... RT @SentencingProj: RT @DrugWarMovie Just Say NO…to the War on Drugs! Watch the Video http://t.co/PY9OQSVBS7 Then tell Congress to ACT #Sma…
5/16 RT @JusticeColumbia: JUST SAY NO …to the War... RT @JusticeColumbia: JUST SAY NO …to the War on Drugs @EugeneJarecki @DrugWarMovie @SentencingProj https://t.co/pD9S3PkBAX
5/15 RT @TonyNewmanDPA: No More Drug War! Watch Amazing... RT @TonyNewmanDPA: No More Drug War! Watch Amazing Video: http://t.co/Rlp8OLKJL8 Then tell Congress to ACT:http://t.co/1KVb1rgP09 #Smarter…
5/15 RT @DrugPolicyNews: Great video on why we need to ... RT @DrugPolicyNews: Great video on why we need to end the war on drugs: http://t.co/ZYRHICWovO Watch, share, take action! #SmarterSentencing
5/14 RT @MarcDSchiller: Terrific new video from Eugene ... RT @MarcDSchiller: Terrific new video from Eugene Jarecki on why the Drug War has failed: http://t.co/hivUK1lA7q #SmarterSentencing
5/14 RT @ellabakercenter: Just Say NO…to the War on D... RT @ellabakercenter: Just Say NO…to the War on Drugs! $1 Trillion failed war. Watch http://t.co/kxzWIDCSkL & tell Congress to act. #Smarter…
5/14 JUST SAY NO…To the War on Drugs! Dear friend... JUST SAY NO…To the War on Drugs! Dear friends, we really need your help today to spread the word! With this video, we are launching our biggest campaign to date – to tell Congress to pass the SMARTER SENTENCING ACT this month. If passed, it will be the most significant rollback of the War on Drugs in history. Share this video and click the link at the end, we will then send a personal email from you to Congress telling them to vote for the Smarter Sentencing Act. This moment is historic – you can truly make change happen today! #SmarterSentencing #EndTheWarOnDrugs
5/13 It’s rare these days that you get someone su... It’s rare these days that you get someone supporting the drug war status quo- fortunately none of these “drug warriors” are in power any more. Let’s support the Smarter Sentencing Act, it’s a concrete step towards ending the War on Drugs #SmarterSentencing #EndTheWarOnDrugs
5/12 Evidence that legal pot markets in the U.S. has we... Evidence that legal pot markets in the U.S. has weakened violent criminal drug organizations in Mexico
5/9 Tenaya, 18 months for possession of meth: “I... Tenaya, 18 months for possession of meth: “I let a girl stay at my house, and she was involved in trouble like robbery and stolen furniture. Police came when my 2 babies were in the house. They pulled the girl out and arrested her, and found a meth light bulb too. It was filled with meth. I got 18 months for something that was not mine. I felt I was wronged, and my oldest 2 kids were taken away from me. I was always a good mother.” #drugwar #family #portrait #quote #prison Follow us on Instagram for more! www.instagram.com/drugwarmovie
5/9 Follow us on Instagram @DrugWarMovie ! We’ve rec... Follow us on Instagram @DrugWarMovie ! We’ve recently started an Instagram-based photo documentary project shedding light into the personal lives and struggles of inmates all over the country.
5/9 Nannie Jeter shares her wisdom at the “Mothe... Nannie Jeter shares her wisdom at the “Mother-to-Mother” screening event in Baltimore of The House I Live In hosted by IBW/The Institute of the Black World 21st Century
5/8 Theodore, 9 years for Drug Trafficking: “My ... Theodore, 9 years for Drug Trafficking: “My dad is getting old; he’s 78 and doesn’t have much time left. He’s been there for me all this time since I was a kid. If I get out on parole and mess up again, I won’t be able to be there for him.”
5/7 “It is time to end the ‘war on drugs&#... “It is time to end the ‘war on drugs’ and massively redirect resources towards effective evidence-based policies underpinned by rigorous economic analysis. The pursuit of a militarized and enforcement-led global ‘war on drugs’ strategy has produced enormous negative outcomes and collateral damage.”
5/6 Nobel Prize Economists to U.N.: END THE WAR ON DRU... Nobel Prize Economists to U.N.: END THE WAR ON DRUGS!
5/2 Sentencing reform is one of the most bi-partisan i... Sentencing reform is one of the most bi-partisan issues in Washington. As a vote on the Smarter Sentencing Act looms in Congress, stay tuned in coming weeks for a new campaign from The House I Live In to help support the SSA #NoMoreDrugWar
5/2 A very well-written article about how the media co... A very well-written article about how the media continues to perpetuate false drug war stereotypes
5/2 Tonight @ 7pm in #Baltimore, IBW/The Institute of ... Tonight @ 7pm in #Baltimore, IBW/The Institute of the Black World 21st Century is hosting a screening of “The House I Live In” which will feature an amazing panel discussion — come on down, it’s free and open to the public!
5/1 A new Pew survey shows the changing tide of the dr... A new Pew survey shows the changing tide of the drug war: 67% of Americans favor treatment over incarceration, 63% are against mandatory sentencing for non-violent drug offenders, and 54% are in favor of marijuana legalization.
5/1 RT @Peabody_Awards: Official citation for #Peabody... RT @Peabody_Awards: Official citation for #PeabodyWinner “Independent Lens: The House I Live In” http://t.co/aYLURo7YkF cc @DrugWarMovie @P…
5/1 Bobby: “It’s tough, it’s real tough. I�... Bobby: “It’s tough, it’s real tough. I’m a transfer, so I am far from my family. In my 12 years, my mindset has changed. I didn’t care if it affected me, but my mother, my brothers, sisters and nieces – to see them suffer is hard, to not be able to hug or make contact is very difficult.” #prison #family #drugwar #quote #portrait
4/30 Today we are starting an Instagram-based photo doc... Today we are starting an Instagram-based photo documentary project which will follow The House I Live In’s outreach campaign. Just this past week we screened our film in every prison in the state of New Mexico. Please follow us! #prison #drugwar #follow #newmexico #nm
4/30 RT @DPA_NY: Tomorrow evening join us for the 1st d... RT @DPA_NY: Tomorrow evening join us for the 1st day of our symposium on #Marijuana and Drug Policy Reform in NY http://t.co/VyikDZheDN @NY…
4/30 Drug Policy Alliance – New York Office is ho... Drug Policy Alliance – New York Office is hosting a 2-day event on the history and future of the war on drugs in New York. If you are a New Yorker who is passionate about drug policy reform then this is something you should definitely be attending — It’s FREE, May 1-2 in NYC. Click the link below to register- see you there!
4/29 This week will see much discussion on Capitol Hill... This week will see much discussion on Capitol Hill about the drug war. We hope that the atmosphere created by recent steps in the right direction by the Obama administration and the DOJ will extend into Congress. This all can ultimately culminate with the passage of the bi-partisan Smarter Sentencing Act sometime this year.
4/29 RT @DPA_NY: Fri 5/2 in #Baltimore join @IBW21st @D... RT @DPA_NY: Fri 5/2 in #Baltimore join @IBW21st @DrugWarMovie for a screening of The House I Live In celebrating Nannie Jeter http://t.co/I…
4/24 An interesting way to visualize our uniquely Ameri... An interesting way to visualize our uniquely American obsession with mass incarceration. What country’s prison population matches your state’s prison population? Thanks to Lori White for this!
4/23 Big news: there are potentially thousands of unjus... Big news: there are potentially thousands of unjustly sentenced drug offenders who can benefit from the newly expanded clemency criteria. Next step: Get Congress to Pass the Smarter Sentencing Act!
4/22 It truly is an honor for us to win this award alon... It truly is an honor for us to win this award alongside such amazing storytellers. If you haven’t already, you can watch our Sundance and Peabody award winning film right now on-demand: http://houseilivein.vhx.tv/
4/21 More good news from the Justice Department More good news from the Justice Department
4/17 Our friend gabriel sayegh from Drug Policy Allianc... Our friend gabriel sayegh from Drug Policy Alliance gives a great TED X Talk breaking down the war on drugs and how we can shift to a compassion-based, public health approach for the 21st century. Please share with your friends!
4/15 A great article with lots of interesting charts th... A great article with lots of interesting charts that illustrate the shifting attitudes towards the drug war
4/14 The drug war not only fuels mass incarceration, bu... The drug war not only fuels mass incarceration, but also fuels mass deportation. Hundreds of thousands have been deported for minor drug offenses.
4/10 “The influence of high-profile crimes, fear of c... “The influence of high-profile crimes, fear of crime, issues of race, the acquisition of cheap political capital — all have had far more influence on criminal justice policy than what we know works, or what is fair or just.”
4/10 RT @spokanehealth: This is probably a better way t... RT @spokanehealth: This is probably a better way to spend your lunch hour today #NPHW @DrugWarMovie screening http://t.co/SFL8WR3wwO http:/…
4/10 RT @bbcstoryville: Three #Storyville titles won @P... RT @bbcstoryville: Three #Storyville titles won @Peabody_Awards ! Congrats to @DrugWarMovie; The Law in These Parts & Mea Maxima Culpa http…
4/10 As the Smarter Sentencing Act is being reviewed by... As the Smarter Sentencing Act is being reviewed by a House committee, even more Republicans are joining in support of these much needed reforms. In an atmosphere of gridlock in Congress, scaling back the drug war and its consequence of over-incarceration might be the most agreed upon and bi-partisan issue being discussed on Capitol Hill.
4/7 RT @princetonSPEAR: Students at our conference des... RT @princetonSPEAR: Students at our conference described this convo w. Eugene Jarecki and Chris Hedges as “life-changing.” https://t.co/WCm…
4/7 Last week, Students for Prison Education and Refor... Last week, Students for Prison Education and Reform: Princeton (SPEAR) hosted the “Building a New Criminal Justice” conference, where after a screening of our film, director Eugene Jarecki and journalist Chris Hedges engaged in an informative discussion about the failed war on drugs and its impact on our society.
4/4 On the anniversary of the assassination of our cou... On the anniversary of the assassination of our country’s preeminent civil rights leader, Op-Ed columnist Katrina vanden Heuvel reminds readers that the struggle to achieve true equality for African-Americans continues to this day. We must end the war on drugs, which is the key component to the New Jim Crow. #NoMoreDrugWar #RIPMLK
4/3 A well written and thoughtful article about the in... A well written and thoughtful article about the injustice of stop-and-frisk and the burden it places upon young men of color
4/2 RT @IndependentLens: Congratulations @SurviveAPlag... RT @IndependentLens: Congratulations @SurviveAPlague, @Invisible_War, and @DrugWarMovie on your @Peabody_Awards win! http://t.co/WUJafgEOHX…
4/2 RT @DogwoofGlobal: Well done to @DrugWarMovie for ... RT @DogwoofGlobal: Well done to @DrugWarMovie for winning one of the @Peabody_Awards! Read our blog about the win: http://t.co/Xp5fwxs1y0
4/2 RT @MediaFunders: Congrats #CP5 @kenBurns + @DrugW... RT @MediaFunders: Congrats #CP5 @kenBurns + @DrugWarMovie for @Peabody_Awards http://t.co/lV7nDGtUHc |Our CP5 talk on race, justice: http:/…
4/2 RT @Peabody_Awards: Independent Lens: The House I ... RT @Peabody_Awards: Independent Lens: The House I Live In http://t.co/hMJ9uwUBD7 (@PBS | @DrugWarMovie | @IndependentLens | @ITVSIndies) #P…
4/2 Our film won a Peabody Award! Our film won a Peabody Award!
4/1 Interesting to learn about the prospects for indus... Interesting to learn about the prospects for industrial hemp in America… Did you know that our Constitution was written on hemp paper?
3/31 2 legendary figures, hip-hop icon NAS and civil ri... 2 legendary figures, hip-hop icon NAS and civil rights leader Angela Davis discuss mass incarceration at Lehigh University
3/31 A new study says that legal medical marijuana is m... A new study says that legal medical marijuana is more likely to reduce crime, rather than increase crime as its opponents contend.
3/27 Great news for seriously ill Americans in need of ... Great news for seriously ill Americans in need of medicinal marijuana.
3/25 Obama wants to raise the drug war budget, but also... Obama wants to raise the drug war budget, but also to shift a greater percentage towards treatment. What are your thoughts?
3/25 For various reasons, the budget for anti-drug TV p... For various reasons, the budget for anti-drug TV propaganda has (thankfully) been in steady decline since the 80′s.
3/21 RT @ACLU_Mass: Free movie night: Quincy’s @priso... RT @ACLU_Mass: Free movie night: Quincy’s @prisonbookprog screens @DrugWarMovie on Friday, 3/21 http://t.co/b0d9UtoNNc #atlib
3/20 Russell Brand asks the UN to end the criminalisati... Russell Brand asks the UN to end the criminalisation of drug use “”Nobody at all is helped by drugs being made illegal, unless of course there is a conspiracy to marginalise, condemn and persecute disenfranchised members of our global community.”
3/19 RT @DPA_NY: Today we’ll be at the Institute ... RT @DPA_NY: Today we’ll be at the Institute for Community Living #BK to show @DrugWarMovie and talk w staff & clients abt Tx and public hea…
3/19 Something we can all now agree upon: “Democr... Something we can all now agree upon: “Democrats and Republicans agree the metastasis of the prison-industrial complex is unhealthy.”
3/19 A big THANK YOU to the Sundance Doc Fund for their... A big THANK YOU to the Sundance Doc Fund for their support of our grassroots outreach campaign surrounding The House I Live In, and a big CONGRATS to all of our fellow grantees!
3/18 Help to provide relief and end the needless suffer... Help to provide relief and end the needless suffering of thousands of sick New Yorkers… Please sign this petition to help pass medical marijuana in New York
3/17 Two bipartisan bills now under consideration aim t... Two bipartisan bills now under consideration aim to unwind our decades-long mass incarceration binge and to keep it from happening again.
3/14 Happy Friday!! With every week that passes, more a... Happy Friday!! With every week that passes, more and more battles are fought and won against the drug war and mass incarceration. Our movement is winning #NoMoreDrugWar #EndTheWarOnDrugs
3/13 Big news in CO. Can this ruling set a precedent fo... Big news in CO. Can this ruling set a precedent for the future?
3/13 AG Holder continues reform: “This overreliance o... AG Holder continues reform: “This overreliance on incarceration is not just financially unsustainable, it comes with human and moral costs that are impossible to calculate.”
3/12 “They know the war on drugs has failed, and ... “They know the war on drugs has failed, and that our movement is winning.”
3/11 RT @CompassionateNY: Take a moment to tell #NewYor... RT @CompassionateNY: Take a moment to tell #NewYork Senate Leadership to Pass the #CompassionateCare Act Now! http://t.co/kCkWxG2oAh #medi…
3/11 A good reason for conservatives to support marijua... A good reason for conservatives to support marijuana legalization: $3.5 million in tax revenues in CO’s first month of legal recreational pot
3/11 RT @joegilbertt: @DrugWarMovie Can’t recomme... RT @joegilbertt: @DrugWarMovie Can’t recommend The House I Live In highly enough. Insightful doc highlighting how The War on Drugs is faili…
3/10 AG Holder announces new treatment initiatives for ... AG Holder announces new treatment initiatives for combating heroin abuse.
3/10 A very telling chart about our prison system A very telling chart about our prison system
3/9 Most Americans favor legalizing marijuana, but mos... Most Americans favor legalizing marijuana, but most in the GOP do not. Can the party avoid being on the losing side of another culture war?
3/7 Please support our allies’ campaign to pass ... Please support our allies’ campaign to pass the Compassionate Care Act which will allow seriously ill New Yorkers access to medical marijuana. People across the state are suffering, and over 80% of New Yorkers support allowing access to medical marijuana to provide relief. We ask that you sign the petition, which will be delivered to Sen. Dean Skelos and Sen. Jeffrey Klein, letting them know that the Senate must put patients before politics and pass the Compassionate Care Act now. Please sign and share!!!!
3/7 Democracy Now! interviews the great icon activist ... Democracy Now! interviews the great icon activist Angela Davis on prison abolition and the war on drugs.
3/6 Obama’s Pot Breakthrough: An editorial from ... Obama’s Pot Breakthrough: An editorial from Rolling Stone Editor & Publisher Jann S. Wenner and the Founder of the Drug Policy Alliance Ethan Nadelmann
3/5 Tomorrow, Michelle Alexander will be participating... 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!!
3/4 “The US is still enmeshed in wars – on ‘... “The US is still enmeshed in wars – on ‘terror’ and ‘drugs’ – that are by definition limitless.”
3/4 “[The alliance between AG Eric Holder and Se... “[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.”
3/3 A review of Obama’s record on reforming our ... 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” ?
2/26 Great news for Massachusetts, as a series of refor... Great news for Massachusetts, as a series of reforms have been introduced that focus on drug treatment, rather than incarceration.
2/26 NEW YORKERS: You’ve helped us get closer than ev... 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.
2/26 Interesting stuff- writers at The Washington Post ... Interesting stuff- writers at The Washington Post are involved in a back-and-forth debate about the war on drugs.
2/25 Great article about anti-marijuana propaganda̷... Great article about anti-marijuana propaganda… Just say NO!!
2/24 The world’s biggest drug kingpin, ‘El ... 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?
2/19 RT @OSCboston: The House I Live In (@DrugWarMovie)... RT @OSCboston: The House I Live In (@DrugWarMovie) screening&discussion Feb 25, 7pm at Old South. http://t.co/9nnr8OVwYo
2/19 Police are addicts too in the war on drugs– ... Police are addicts too in the war on drugs– addicted to financial incentives tied to the drug war.
2/19 “Gov. Cuomo’s Bold Step on Prison Educatio... “Gov. Cuomo’s Bold Step on Prison Education” by the NYT Editorial Board
2/19 RT @REACTtoFILM: How much do you know about #doc &... RT @REACTtoFILM: How much do you know about #doc “The House I Live In”? Take our quiz and find out! http://t.co/nseRsi81Oi @DrugWarMovie
2/18 Great article about police lobbying against change... 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.”
2/17 We’re proud to be on this list of recommende... We’re proud to be on this list of recommended anti-drug war viewing from Salon/Alternet
2/14 Good news for marijuana businesses Good news for marijuana businesses
2/14 RT @StopMassIncNet: @DrugWarMovie #HoodiesUp Will ... RT @StopMassIncNet: @DrugWarMovie #HoodiesUp Will we stand by in silence as youth like #Trayvon face brutality, misery & incarceration? htt…
2/13 Obama wants to stop the school-to-prison pipeline&... 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
2/13 JUST RELEASED: You can now stream or download The ... 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.
2/13 Russel Brand is fronting a new Avaaz petition for ... 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:
2/12 President Obama and AG Holder have made a series o... 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
2/12 The New York Times Editorial Board writes a great ... The New York Times Editorial Board writes a great piece calling for “Mercy in the Justice System”
2/12 Maine’s Governor rejects harm reduction for ... Maine’s Governor rejects harm reduction for his state- continues careless, nonfactual drug warrior stance.
2/11 AG Holder continues the administration’s ong... 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.
2/10 NEW YORKERS: You can help us pass medical marijuan... 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.
2/10 More evidence of the shift in public opinions and ... More evidence of the shift in public opinions and attitudes towards marijuana.
2/10 RT @stevezol: The House I Live In. Absolutely stun... RT @stevezol: The House I Live In. Absolutely stunning doc on the social injustice of the “War On Drugs” and prison system in the USA. Watc…
2/8 Watch Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) make some great poin... Watch Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) make some great points during a Congressional committee on the drug war.
2/7 On Monday, APM: Marketplace released a piece by Am... 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
2/7 We need real drug education based on scientific re... We need real drug education based on scientific research, not fear-mongering propaganda
2/6 RT @johnlegend: We’ve been fighting this War... RT @johnlegend: We’ve been fighting this War on Drugs for decades. Ineffective and destructive.
2/6 RT @UncleRUSH: If Philip Hoffman was alive today +... RT @UncleRUSH: If Philip Hoffman was alive today + we all knew he was on heroine, how many ppl would say he should be in prison? Answer: no…
2/6 RT @OSCboston: The House I Live In (@DrugWarMovie)... RT @OSCboston: The House I Live In (@DrugWarMovie) screening&discussion Feb 25, 7pm at Old South. http://t.co/9nnr8OVwYo
2/6 FREE screening/discussion tonight and tomorrow in ... FREE screening/discussion tonight and tomorrow in Brattleboro, VT! Sponsored by Vermonters for Criminal Justice Reform and Marlboro College Graduate School
2/6 RT @V4CJR: documentary The House I Live In @DrugWa... RT @V4CJR: documentary The House I Live In @DrugWarMovie in Brattleboro, 7pm: Thu Feb 6, Marlboro College Grad Sc ,Fri Feb 7 Root Social J…
2/6 Alaska will be the next state to legalize marijuan... Alaska will be the next state to legalize marijuana if this ballot initiative passes in August.
2/5 An insightful radio interview with our Exec Produc... 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
2/5 Great news! Washington D.C. passes marijuana decri... Great news! Washington D.C. passes marijuana decriminalization.
2/4 “Communities are devastated because of this ... “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
2/4 Vermont’s Green River Pictures produced this... 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.
2/4 RT @Becky_Jay6: The House I Live In is scarier tha... RT @Becky_Jay6: The House I Live In is scarier than most horror films I watch #AmericasDrugWar #documentary
2/3 RT @V4CJR: Film The House I Live In @DrugWarMovie ... RT @V4CJR: Film The House I Live In @DrugWarMovie + discussion Pavillion Auditorium, Montpelier VT Tues Feb 4, 7pm http://t.co/OjrBfdCu9y
2/3 Tomorrow, Washington D.C. lawmakers will vote on t... Tomorrow, Washington D.C. lawmakers will vote on the most comprehensive marijuana decriminalization legislation in America.
2/3 RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman. Fear of criminal prose... 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.
2/3 RT @DrugPolicyNews: Flag on the Play: Why the #Sto... RT @DrugPolicyNews: Flag on the Play: Why the #StonerBowl is No Laughing Matter http://t.co/7zfPFVPc82 #SuperBowl @DPA_NY
2/3 RT @davidjb1988: Re-watching The House I Live In. ... RT @davidjb1988: Re-watching The House I Live In. A superb critique of the war on drugs. Highly recommended.
2/1 President Obama on marijuana: “My concern is... 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.”
1/31 RT @tkriii: Panel discussion @TheWrightMuseum afte... RT @tkriii: Panel discussion @TheWrightMuseum after @DrugWarMovie screening w/@yoditmj, @_mikeellison_, @jessicaCaremoor & more. http://t.c…
1/31 We need to build momentum for this bill– Tel... 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
1/30 More good news today– The Obama Administrati... More good news today– The Obama Administration gives further support for the early release of additional low-level, nonviolent drug offenders from federal prisons.
1/30 BIG NEWS!! The Senate Judiciary Committee has pass... 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!
1/30 RT @DrugPolicyNews: Groundbreaking Bipartisan Legi... RT @DrugPolicyNews: Groundbreaking Bipartisan Legislation Reforming Federal Drug Sentences Passed By U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee http:/…
1/30 NYC Mayor de Blasio has filed the paperwork to end... 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.
1/30 RT @DPA_NY: BREAKING: de Blasio to drop appeal on ... RT @DPA_NY: BREAKING: de Blasio to drop appeal on Scheindlin stop-and-frisk ruling http://t.co/dkHdmsxfHf @changethenypd
1/30 Human Rights Watch declares in their annual report... Human Rights Watch declares in their annual report: “drug criminalization is inherently incompatible with human rights.”
1/29 A missed opportunity for POTUS… A missed opportunity for POTUS…
1/28 We are hoping Obama will give mention and support ... We are hoping Obama will give mention and support to the Smarter Sentencing Act in tonight’s State of the Union address.
1/28 The brass at the DEA were not happy about Presiden... 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.
1/27 “If you’re a middle-class reader, you prob... “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”
1/27 After 40 years of incalculable human and economic ... 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.
1/27 RT @markkershawtv: @DrugWarMovie just watched this... RT @markkershawtv: @DrugWarMovie just watched this and found it absolutely shocking! Not much surprises me these days but this was totally …
1/24 Another reason why we need to reform our prison sy... Another reason why we need to reform our prison system
1/24 Another important announcement from AG Holder- the... 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.
1/23 Breaking News: AG Eric Holder releases an official... 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.
1/22 A short video that breaks down the numbers on mass... A short video that breaks down the numbers on mass incarceration in America.
1/21 A great summary of the common sense, economic and ... A great summary of the common sense, economic and human arguments to ending the failed war on drugs.
1/21 RT @docquote: “The drug war is a holocaust in sl... RT @docquote: “The drug war is a holocaust in slow motion.” THE HOUSE I LIVE IN http://t.co/OZpScDpTiv @DrugWarMovie #documentary #docu
1/21 RT @docquote: “The drug war is a holocaust in sl... RT @docquote: “The drug war is a holocaust in slow motion.” THE HOUSE I LIVE IN http://t.co/OZpScDpTiv @DrugWarMovie #documentary #docu
1/20 RT @vikkiclaire: “The house I live in”... RT @vikkiclaire: “The house I live in” by Eugene Jarecki . What an amazing and thought provoking documentry.
1/20 RT @vikkiclaire: “The house I live in”... RT @vikkiclaire: “The house I live in” by Eugene Jarecki . What an amazing and thought provoking documentry.
1/19 In a recent interview, President Obama said some v... 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.”
1/19 In a recent interview, President Obama said some v... 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.”
1/18 Obviously Bill Murray is against the drug war beca... Obviously Bill Murray is against the drug war because Bill Murray is awesome.
1/18 Obviously Bill Murray is against the drug war beca... Obviously Bill Murray is against the drug war because Bill Murray is awesome.
1/17 RT @politico: Why 2016 could spell the end of lega... RT @politico: Why 2016 could spell the end of legal marijuana http://t.co/J1GPXERotR
1/17 RT @politico: Why 2016 could spell the end of lega... RT @politico: Why 2016 could spell the end of legal marijuana http://t.co/J1GPXERotR
1/17 Good article about the racism and disinformation i... Good article about the racism and disinformation involved with the history of marijuana prohibition.
1/17 Good article about the racism and disinformation i... Good article about the racism and disinformation involved with the history of marijuana prohibition.
1/16 Bratton says that stop-and-frisk is “more or... Bratton says that stop-and-frisk is “more or less solved.” What do you think? Drop the appeal already, DeBlasio!
1/16 Bratton says that stop-and-frisk is “more or... Bratton says that stop-and-frisk is “more or less solved.” What do you think? Drop the appeal already, DeBlasio!
1/16 63% of those polled in Washington D.C. support the... 63% of those polled in Washington D.C. support the legalization of marijuana
1/16 63% of those polled in Washington D.C. support the... 63% of those polled in Washington D.C. support the legalization of marijuana
1/16 RT @anamariecox: Finally got around to watching �... RT @anamariecox: Finally got around to watching “The House I Live In” last night. Very important, incredibly depressing. WATCH IT http://t.…
1/16 RT @anamariecox: Finally got around to watching �... RT @anamariecox: Finally got around to watching “The House I Live In” last night. Very important, incredibly depressing. WATCH IT http://t.…
1/15 Happy birthday to a great hero, Dr. Martin Luther ... Happy birthday to a great hero, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
1/15 Happy birthday to a great hero, Dr. Martin Luther ... Happy birthday to a great hero, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
1/15 Our film is screening for FREE as part of the Texa... 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!
1/15 Our film is screening for FREE as part of the Texa... 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!
1/15 RT @mdixon93: Just watched “The House I Live... RT @mdixon93: Just watched “The House I Live In” – very interesting documentary on the war on drugs in America. Highly recommended
1/15 RT @mdixon93: Just watched “The House I Live... RT @mdixon93: Just watched “The House I Live In” – very interesting documentary on the war on drugs in America. Highly recommended
1/14 Mexican newspaper El Universal Online has released... 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
1/14 Mexican newspaper El Universal Online has released... 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
1/13 “The current research reinforces previous conclu... “The current research reinforces previous conclusions that student drug testing is a relatively ineffective drug-prevention policy.”
1/13 “The current research reinforces previous conclu... “The current research reinforces previous conclusions that student drug testing is a relatively ineffective drug-prevention policy.”
1/13 The congressional push begins as President Obama a... The congressional push begins as President Obama and his Cabinet draw attention to the issue of mandatory sentences, particularly for nonviolent drug offenders.
1/13 RT @Jess_Breslin: It’s hard to think of word... RT @Jess_Breslin: It’s hard to think of words after watching The House I Live In. A great documentary speaking volumes to the War on Drugs …
1/13 RT @Jess_Breslin: It’s hard to think of word... RT @Jess_Breslin: It’s hard to think of words after watching The House I Live In. A great documentary speaking volumes to the War on Drugs …
1/11 A challenge for legitimate marijuana businesses th... A challenge for legitimate marijuana businesses that needs to be addressed.
1/10 Our friend Morgan Pehme writes an opinion piece on... 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.
1/10 RT @completelynblue: Watched The House I Live In, ... RT @completelynblue: Watched The House I Live In, a fantastic documentary about the US’ failed war on drugs. Check it out, highly recom…
1/10 RT @completelynblue: Watched The House I Live In, ... RT @completelynblue: Watched The House I Live In, a fantastic documentary about the US’ failed war on drugs. Check it out, highly recom…
1/9 RT @MATVTexas: FREE, PUBLIC SCREENING of THE HOUSE... RT @MATVTexas: FREE, PUBLIC SCREENING of THE HOUSE I LIVE IN @DrugWarMovie at the Texas Drug Policy Conference 1/17 #30DayRETHINK . http://…
1/9 RT @MATVTexas: FREE, PUBLIC SCREENING of THE HOUSE... RT @MATVTexas: FREE, PUBLIC SCREENING of THE HOUSE I LIVE IN @DrugWarMovie at the Texas Drug Policy Conference 1/17 #30DayRETHINK . http://…
1/9 Another big step forward in the fight for common s... 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!
1/9 Activist Noam Chomsky on the drug war: “The ... 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.”
1/8 Check out this hilarious clip from The Daily Show ... 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!
1/8 RT @DrugPolicyNews: NY’ers! Medical marijuan... RT @DrugPolicyNews: NY’ers! Medical marijuana will be a major focus of @NYGovCuomo’s State of the State address. Watch live at 1:30pm: http…
1/8 Great article from Rolling Stone – as CO and... Great article from Rolling Stone – as CO and WA legalize pot, arrests elsewhere continue near record highs
1/7 Our friend gabriel sayegh (of Drug Policy Alliance... 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!
1/7 RT @DrugPolicyNews: The @nytimes supports NY’... RT @DrugPolicyNews: The @nytimes supports NY’s medical marijuana bill, the Compassionate Care Act, & calls on @NYGovCuomo to support it! ht…
1/7 RT @mattwise88: The House I Live In is one of the ... RT @mattwise88: The House I Live In is one of the most fascinating and gripping documentaries I have ever seen. Essential film about the wa…
12/4 A great sign that we may soon see an end to the US... 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.”
12/3 The absurdity of “Stop And Kiss” is on... 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
12/3 RT @brooklyn4peace: See the #DrugPolicy movie #The... RT @brooklyn4peace: See the #DrugPolicy movie #TheHouseILiveIn + Discuss TONIGHT 12/3 6 PM #ProspectHeights #Brooklyn http://t.co/Ks49fKCJe…
12/3 End the hypocrisy! Drug test politicians! End the hypocrisy! Drug test politicians!
12/3 RT @VOCALNewYork: TONIGHT-Free screening THE HOUSE... RT @VOCALNewYork: TONIGHT-Free screening THE HOUSE I LIVE IN by @DPA_NY ft.@KarimCamara @bknation @kevin_powell @VOCALNewYork @VOYCEinc htt…
12/3 RT @DPA_NY: 12/3 Screening and Panel THE HOUSE I L... RT @DPA_NY: 12/3 Screening and Panel THE HOUSE I LIVE IN hosted by @karimcamara @BKNation @Kevin_Powell @CANY_1844 @VOCALNewYork http://t.c…
12/3 A reminder that our film is screening for free at ... 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
12/3 RT @JoBurford_TH: The House I Live In – exce... RT @JoBurford_TH: The House I Live In – excellent documentary on drugs & the US prison system. Eye opener! Watch it
12/2 Justice is served in a case which highlights corru... 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.
12/2 BROOKLYN- You’re invited to a FREE screening... 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
12/2 Obama should be pardoning drug war prisoners, not ... 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)
12/2 RT @harryillers: The House I Live In is an eye-ope... RT @harryillers: The House I Live In is an eye-opening documentary on America’s war on drugs
11/30 “Around the world, the most marginalized gro... “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
11/26 Bird’s eye view of our nation’s prison... Bird’s eye view of our nation’s prison industrial complex. http://prisonmap.com/
11/26 RT @Fat_Cat_Counsel: ‘The House I Live In... RT @Fat_Cat_Counsel: ‘The House I Live In’. What a brilliant piece of film making. If you haven’t seen it, watch it.
11/25 The Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) has b... 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.
11/24 Food stamp benefits are available to convicted rap... Food stamp benefits are available to convicted rapists and murderers- but are not available for those convicted of drug crimes
11/22 “I have to admit it’s a strange feelin... “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
11/22 RT @TheBandManifest: Just watched The House I Live... RT @TheBandManifest: Just watched The House I Live In. Powerful Powerful film. The lessons about creating division and people need to be he…
11/21 Very informative article about economic inequality... 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.”
11/20 RT @jen__parry: If you only watch one documentary ... RT @jen__parry: If you only watch one documentary this year make it #TheHouseILiveIn #outstanding ;)
11/19 Great article about the anticipated progressive fu... 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
11/19 Ethan Nadelmann of Drug Policy Alliance gives a gr... Ethan Nadelmann of Drug Policy Alliance gives a great speech about the failed war on drugs. #NoMoreDrugWar
11/18 Attention Ocean City NJ! The Ocean City Free Publi... 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.
11/18 RT @ggreenwald: NYT Editorial on the evils of the ... RT @ggreenwald: NYT Editorial on the evils of the US prison state: life sentences for nonviolent offenders http://t.co/jOeluPDkAQ
11/18 RT @TonyNewmanDPA: Excited to see my letter in the... RT @TonyNewmanDPA: Excited to see my letter in the NY Times!! Hypocrisy About Drugs http://t.co/bOYnxUA4jD

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