War on Drugs Archives

Opinion

Unpacking the political framing of the Board of Education elections

Noah Sloss - October 17, 2022

What is 'performative politics' anyway, and why do the conservatives keep talking about it?

Drug policy

SF mayor and DA call for a return to the failed War on Drugs

Tim Redmond - October 5, 2022

In a stunning press conference, top officials demand more arrests, more jail time, and more cops to address the overdose crisis. That has never worked.

News + Politics

Gavin Newsom cares more about his political future than people dying of drug overdoses

Tim Redmond - August 22, 2022

The only reason he vetoed a life-saving bill: He wants to run for president. Why are we surprised?

Drug policy

SF DA seeks return to the failed approach of the War on Drugs

Tim Redmond - August 4, 2022

A new crackdown on small-time dealers makes no sense—and it can't possibly work.

News + Politics

The Boudin recall is entirely based on local media mythology. They should own it.

Tim Redmond - May 25, 2022

The "crime wave." The "unsafe city." There's no reality here—but it's creating a dangerous political narrative, with the SF cops the big winners.

Culture

Support this salve: Bay Remedies heals with Black-and-queer-owned cannabis

Caitlin Donohue - March 23, 2022

"Our relationship with cannabis was shaped by activists like Denis Peron and Brownie Mary," says co-founder John Xavier.

News + Politics

Breed’s Tenderloin crackdown goes to the supes in high-stakes vote

Tim Redmond - December 22, 2021

What is the mayor's actual plan for a neighborhood in crisis, other than more cops? It's hard to figure that out.

News + Politics

Judge rejects plan to ban people with drug arrests from the Tenderloin

Tim Redmond - May 18, 2021

Why are we still fighting the failed War on Drugs in 2021?

Opinion

Women of color are not puzzled by the Atlanta killer’s motivation

Rebecca Young, Niki Solis and Jane Brown - April 1, 2021

Racism? Misogyny? Easy access to guns? It’s not one or the other. It’s all of the above.

Lit

Books: ‘Drug Use for Grown-Ups’— everything we think about illegal drugs is wrong

Bruce Mirken - March 10, 2021

Carl L. Hart's book dismantles anti-drug propaganda, prodding an honest dialogue about prohibition and addiction.

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Unpacking the political framing of the Board of Education elections

SF mayor and DA call for a return to the failed War on Drugs

Gavin Newsom cares more about his political future than people dying of drug overdoses

SF DA seeks return to the failed approach of the War on Drugs

The Boudin recall is entirely based on local media mythology. They should own it.

Support this salve: Bay Remedies heals with Black-and-queer-owned cannabis

Breed’s Tenderloin crackdown goes to the supes in high-stakes vote

Judge rejects plan to ban people with drug arrests from the Tenderloin

Women of color are not puzzled by the Atlanta killer’s motivation

Books: ‘Drug Use for Grown-Ups’— everything we think about illegal drugs is wrong

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