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Jeremy Scahill on Trump's Embrace of Duterte's Deadly War on Drugs in the Philippines

2017-05-25T21:36:59.820Z

In the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte has suggested he might impose martial law across the country, after declaring it this week in his native island of Mindanao. This comes as a transcript of the call of Trump praising Duterte for his controversial drug war was leaked and published by The Intercept. According to the leaked transcript, Trump said, "I just wanted to congratulate you because I am hearing of the unbelievable job on the drug problem. Many countries have the problem, we have a problem, but what a great job you are doing, and I just wanted to call and tell you that." Duterte’s bloody war on drugs has led to the deaths of nearly 9,000 people, most of whom are poor. Human rights groups have blasted Duterte for the way he’s waged his anti-drug campaign, defined by extrajudicial killings of thousands of suspected drug dealers and users. For more on Trump and Duterte, we speak to Jeremy Scahill, co-founder of The Intercept and host of the new weekly podcast, "Intercepted." Scahill recently co-wrote a three-part series on the leaked call for The Intercept.
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T.I. Reflects On Impact Of War On Drugs In Black Community In VEVO’s “Why I Vote” Campaign (VIDEO)

2016-10-11T20:39:57.648Z

Our “Why I Vote” campaign gives artists a chance to share personal opinions on the key issues shaping the 2016 Presidential Election. Along the way, they encourage young people, a traditionally under-represented demographic at the polls, to participate in the political process that impacts us all. Each episode focuses on a particular subject, including immigration, LGBTQ rights, mass incarceration, and education opportunities. We’re hoping to galvanize first-time voters interested in shaping their own future

The latest episode features T.I. telling his own story of growing up in Atlanta at the beginning of the government’s “War on Drugs.” With an uncle going to prison, the young MC had a first-hand look at the way these policies impacted families and communities. The rise of mass incarceration and the privatization of prisons are paramount issues that drive T.I. to vote. He made an impassioned call to use our power as citizens and vote on November 8.

From now through Election Day we will air new episodes of “Why I Vote” with American Authors, Kesha and several other artists we’ll announce soon. Watch, share and make sure your voice is heard by voting in the 2016 election.

Music video by T.I. performing Why I Vote. 2016

Retired Police Captain demolishes the War on Drugs

2013-12-02T06:16:09.143Z

LEAP co-founder, Peter Christ, appears on WGRZ-TV in Buffalo, NY and takes on all aspects of our disastrous War on Drugs. Captain Christ is vice-chair of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition

Michelle Alexander on the War on Drugs and the Politics Behind It

2012-05-24T18:22:52.485Z

Michelle Alexander, Author of The New Jim Crow, speaks about the political strategy behind the War on Drugs and its connection to the mass incarceration of Black and Brown people in the United States.

This speech took place at Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem on January 12,…

WHATEVA by RICH Tycoon (feat. Dot Goodie)

2011-03-25T20:59:43.190Z

RICH Tycoon's video for the song WHATEVA (feat. Dot Goodie) This song will be available on RICH Tycoon's upcoming album Life, Love, and Hustle (The Real Deal...