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The Punishment Paradigm: Two New Books Take on Prison, Race and History
Two works by young scholars of color bring fresh perspectives to the history of mass incarceration and the rise of debtors' prisons.
The War on Weed Is Winding Down — but Will Monsanto Be the Winner?
Skeptics question the sudden push for legalization, which is largely funded by wealthy investors linked to Big Ag and Big Pharma.
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Senate Proposal Would Expand Mandatory-Minimum Drug Sentencing — Again
These amendments would fuel mass incarceration, separate families and cause more pain in communities suffering from drug problems.
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Weaponized Drones and the Phony “War on Terror”
Like the “war on drugs,” the phony “war on terrorism” promotes economic interests, serves political agendas, entrenches militarism.
No Cake for Nazis: Meet the Young Libertarian Gunning for the Millennial Vote
Libertarian presidential candidate Austin Petersen discusses “Nazi cakes,” drug legalization, being “pro-life,” and more.
The War on Drugs Failed, So Why Isn’t It Over?
Why are politicians so far behind, even as calls for legalization go mainstream?
Activists Protest US Role in Mexico’s Drug War Violence, While Candidates Remain Quiet
US presidential candidates have been mostly silent on how they would address drug war-related human rights abuses in Mexico.
Drones, Drugs and Death
The war on terror's methods of mass surveillance and remote warfare are not unique.
Hillary Clinton’s Dark Drug War Legacy in Mexico
Clinton's State Department overlooked human rights abuses but kept a flow of contracts moving to US security firms in Mexico.
Rehabs’ Failure to Give Lifesaving Naloxone to Vulnerable Clients Is Unacceptable
With naloxone now so readily available, why are so many addiction treatment facilities failing to provide it?