Daily Archives: February 15, 2012

Prohibitionist solution to failed drug war: double down

Kevin Sabet has another OpEd as part of the New York Times Room for Debate: How to Treat the Epidemic Second, our governments must lead a more coordinated and vigorous attack on this problem. Our governments’ coordinated and vigorous attack … Continue reading

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Headlines that help you realize you need to change the world

Editorial in the Bangkok Post: Quick executions no solution to drug problem When the voice of reason is that you should take some time before executing convicted drug offenders rather then executing them immediately, then the entire conversation itself exists … Continue reading

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Incarceration for Profit

Congratulations to Florida for resisting the lure of privatizing its prisons yesterday. Today, the Florida Senate averted disaster by voting down a proposal to create the largest private prison system in America. The plan would have turned over nearly 30 … Continue reading

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