#War on drugs

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www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Joe Biden, Pot President?

President Biden has indicated support for loosening federal restrictions on marijuana, potentially gaining political favor. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Warren, Sanders Urge Biden to Go Step Further on Marijuana and Deschedule It

Twelve senators are urging the Biden administration to deschedule marijuana and remove criminal penalties for the drug, saying it would help undo the damage caused by the war on drugs.
The senators argue that there is significant scientific evidence supporting the descheduling of marijuana, rather than just rescheduling it to a lower classification. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Stoner Rats Eating All The Drugs In Police Evidence Lockup

Rats in New Orleans getting high after breaking into police evidence lockup
Drug possession cases in New Orleans may be affected due to rats consuming evidence [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 months ago
Social justice

Why Reparations Can Counter the Legacy of a 50-Year "War on Drugs" - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The lasting effects of the War on Drugs have led to the need for reparations.
Reparations for the harm caused by the War on Drugs align with restorative justice principles. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Social justice

America's War on Drugs Has Always Been BipartisanAnd Unwinnable

Politicians in both parties have fought an unwinnable war on drugs for 70 years.
The Biden administration labels Mexican cartels as the top criminal threat and wants to devote more resources to border control. [ more ]
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