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‘This might save a life’: Harm reduction TikTokers are taking to the platform to share information on safer drug use practices

'Harm reduction is just as important as abstinence.'

On May 8, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

Donald Trump's administration reportedly had a then 23-year-old as the deputy chief of staff at the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).

Report: 24-year-old was helping lead Trump’s drug policy agency

He had no prior political experience before taking the job.

On Jan 15, 2018 by Andrew Wyrich

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White House vows to renew federal war on marijuana, incorrectly links pot to opioid epidemic

The war on weed is making a comeback.

On Feb 24, 2017 by David Gilmour

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Threatened by their dealers, women turn to the Internet for drugs

Buying drugs is inherently risky—but women face a whole other world of threats.

On May 7, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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People want Fetty Wap to perform ‘Trap Queen’ at Nancy Reagan’s funeral

'Married to the money, introduced her to my stove.'

On Mar 7, 2016 by Gabe Bergado

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Bernie Sanders explains his views on marijuana and slams the War on Drugs

Sanders linked the issues to his broader focus on inequality and injustice.

On Oct 22, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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What Carly Fiorina and Jeb Bush get wrong about the War on Drugs

What they're actually saying when they talk about marijuana.

On Sep 17, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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The proposal to build a wall between the U.S. and Mexico has a drone problem

The drug war has failed—and a giant concrete slab 60 feet high won’t change that.

On Aug 24, 2015 by Chris Osterndorf

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We don’t need decriminalization. It’s time to legalize marijuana

Just do it already.

On Aug 18, 2015 by Derrick Clifton

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John Oliver delivers a much-needed wake-up call on drug laws and mandatory minimums

'Prison sentences are like penises. If used correctly, even a short one can do the trick.'

On Jul 27, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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5 things ‘Orange Is the New Black’ doesn’t tell you about prisons

Let's show real prisoners the same empathy we would the ladies of Litchfield.

On Jun 17, 2015 by [email protected]

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DEA spying is increasing as Americans want the drug war to end

Think the war on drugs is over? Think again.

On Jun 3, 2015 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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3 reasons it’s time to end the War on Drugs

We're wasting our time and our money.

On May 14, 2015 by Chris Osterndorf

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Texas just got one step closer to legalizing marijuana

The bill's sponsor argued that, in essence, 'God made weed, so it must be good, right?'

On May 7, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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The 5 worst things people have said about the Baltimore protests

From Rush Limbaugh to Sean Hannity, there was more than enough stupidity to go around this week.

On May 1, 2015 by Feliks Garcia