Monthly Archives: February 2021

Billie Holliday and Harry Anslinger

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Pete

Watching The United States vs. Billie Holliday on Hulu. Many people are unaware of how much Billie Holliday (and her dangerously true song “Strange Fruit“) drew the ire of the government and racist drug warrior Harry Anslinger in particular during … Continue reading →

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Washington Supreme Court rules felony drug possession law unconstitutional

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Pete

Wow. This is big news. Washington State Supreme Court finds state’s felony drug possession law unconstitutional The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled that the state’s felony drug possession law is unconstitutional. Immediately following the ruling, Seattle Police announced they … Continue reading →

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Drug Wars are a Social Health Menace

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Servetus

Many people know how the drug war has affected them personally, or those close to them. Less attention is focused on the insidious impact of drug enforcement on society as a whole. A new initiative by the Drug Policy Alliance … Continue reading →

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