The New Jim Crow
How the war on drugs gave birth to a permanent American undercaste that is still alive and well today after the election of President Obama.
Browsing: racism
Whites Smoke Pot, but Blacks Are Arrested
Black New Yorkers were seven times more likely than whites to be arrested for marijuana possession last year.
Doda: Drug War Déjà Vu
I had a weird feeling of Drug War déjà vu when I read this story from the Calgary Times about a new drug called 'doda'.
Pot Acceptable? Not for Young and Nonwhite
More people are being arrested for pot crimes than ever; they are increasingly young and disproportionately nonwhite.
The Racism of Marijuana Prohibition
Enforcement of marijuana laws disproportionately affects young African Americans - even though their usage rates are lower than whites'.
Drug Warriors Return To Racist Roots
This one is hard to believe: The US Forest Service issued a warning last week to beware of campers in national forests who eat tortillas, play Spanish music, and drink 'Tecate' beer because they might be armed and dangerous marijuana growers.
Police Break Search Rules In Grow-Op Trial
Ontario court judge excludes 600 marijuana plants from evidence
Police Racism and Theft
Racial profiling and rampant property seizure have become hot topics in the US.
