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How McKinsey Helped the Trump Administration Detain and Deport Immigrants
Newly uncovered documents show the consulting giant helped ICE find "detention savings opportunities."
US Drug Policy Creates and Augments the Stresses Tied to Addiction
We must seek drug reforms that give people access to recovery in respectful, supportive environments.
Goodbye DARE — More Schools Are Embracing Realistic Drug Education
Some educators are abandoning scare tactics and turning to harm reduction.
We Need a Public Option in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Public ownership can ensure long-term, affordable access to essential medication.
Purdue Hires PR Firm That Helped BP After Catastrophic 2010 Oil Spill
The company that manufactures OxyContin has turned to BP's corporate spin doctors.
The Green New Deal Can Help Us Fight White Supremacy
A project of mass mobilization would provide us with a collective mission to heal a damaged Earth.
Government-Granted Patent Monopolies Are Driving Up Drug Prices
Without monopolies, drugs are cheap to make and there's no incentive to lie about their benefits and harms.
As Drug War Rages, Most People Who Need Treatment Don’t Get It
A focus on drug-supply reduction and aggressive law enforcement is undermining addiction treatment.
Sanders and Warren Back Legalization of Injection Sites for Drug Users
There are no safe consumption sites in the U.S. The Trump administration wants to keep it that way.
Johnson & Johnson Ruling Sets Stage for Holding Pharma Accountable for Opioids
The ruling marks the first time a drug company has been held responsible for the opioid crisis.