Wednesday, April 24, 2024

social justice

Cannabis

Colombia President Compares Drug War To Riding A Stationary Bike

Terry Hacienda -
The nation of Colombia has been fighting —and losing — the Drug War. And, like the US, Colombia is changing its approach to the issue.
Cannabis

DOJ Admits Serious Errors In Kettle Falls Five Prosecution

Terry Hacienda -
The 2012 arrest and 2015 prosecution of five Washington medical marijuana growers seemed especially egregious, but the Kettle Falls Five fallout continues.
Cannabis

Investigation: Drug Court Rehabs Survive On Forced Labor

Amy Julia Harris and Shoshana Walter -
The worst day of Brad McGahey’s life was the day a judge decided to spare him from prison.
Cannabis

What Does White Supremacy Have To Do With Marijuana Laws?

Bill Piper -
President Donald Trump’s defense of nationalist groups in the wake of Charlottesville is shocking, but not really surprising.
Cannabis

Just The Facts: The Link Between Marijuana Policy And Racism

Megan Farrington -
What is the link between marijuana policy and racism? Firstly, the drug war always was and continues to be a tool of racial oppression.
Cannabis

Here’s Why Cops Hate The War On Drugs As Much As We Do

Dean A. Dabney, Georgia State University -
The United States has been waging a war on drugs for nearly 50 years. Hundreds of billions of dollars have been spent on this long failed campaign.
Cannabis

Blacks And Latinos Comprise 85% Of Marijuana Arrests In NYC

Drug Policy Alliance -
The Marijuana Arrests Research Project shows that marijuana possession arrests under Mayor de Blasio continue to be marked by high racial disparities.
Cannabis

Study: Putting People In Jail Will Not Keep Them Off Drugs

Al Olson -
As America's opioid abuse crisis escalates, some are extolling the virtues of a "Tough On Crime" agenda and calling for more jail time for drug offenders.
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