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GOP Presidential Contenders Cling to Drug War Policies Fueling Overdose Crisis
Overdoses spike when police get involved, but the “war on drugs” remains potent political theater on the right.
Biden Health Officials Recommend Downgrading Marijuana From Schedule I
Advocates say officials should go further than rescheduling the drug and have called for decriminalization.
Family Suspects Racist Policing, Foul Play in Mysterious Death of Daniel Barajas
Barajas was detained by Arkansas police, then found dead on a highway. Now his family is demanding answers.
Kids Awaiting Foster Care Placement Are Being “Housed” in Jails and Offices
More than half the states in the U.S. have seen a decline in the number of licensed foster homes since 2021.
Despite Some Progress on Legalization, the War on Cannabis Is Not Over
A true end to the war would also entail reparations to communities of color and the expungement of criminal records.
While Ex-Elected Officials Invest in Cannabis, I Remain in Prison for Selling It
I've spent over 24 years in prison for marijuana charges while others profit from it. How is this fair?
Congress Has One Last Chance to Abolish the Crack Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
Merrick Garland’s recent memo was an important first step, but only Congress can fully end the sentencing disparities.