Why Are Law Enforcement Officials Making More Marijuana Arrests Than Ever?
This uptick in arrests comes even though pot remains widely used, available, and perceived of as safe by most Americans.
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Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki Talks Drug Reform
In a conference call this morning, filmmaker Eugene Jarecki discussed the impact of his award-winning drug war documentary The House I Live In and where we go from here in the fight to end the drug war and mass incarceration.
The War on Drugs Aims Its Sights on Pregnant Women
Prosecution of pregnant women ignores science, evidence, and health.
NJ Governor Christie: We Will End the Failed War on Drugs
Christie Calls for Alternatives to Incarceration and Expanded Drug Treatment; Advocates Applaud Inaugural Remarks
What Growing Up With an Incarcerated Father Taught Me About the Drug War
Children often face the gravest consequences of America's draconian drug policy.
Children of Incarcerated Parents Bear the Weight of the War on Drugs
Growing up with an incarcerated parent can be tough. The feelings of isolation and stigma that I and others like me experienced growing up were a tough burden to bear.
War On Drugs Fostered Mass Incarceration
Neill Franklin has come a long way since his years as an undercover narc for the Maryland State Police then head of training for the Baltimore City Police Department.
The Drug War and Mass Incarceration By the Numbers
Despite an increased emphasis on treatment and prevention programs in recent years, the Obama administration in its 2013 budget still requested $25.6 billion in federal spending on the drug war. Of that, $15 billion would go to law enforcement, interdiction and international efforts.
In Prison Debate, Race Overshadows Poverty
The way to stop filling up prisons is to end the War on Drugs, curb inequality and change our perspective on class
