The war on drugs is better understood as a war on people. To stop this useless and unjust destruction, we must change how we think—and talk—about people who use drugs.
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Two specialists interview a potential service recipient in a needle exchange van in Washington, D.C., on August 22, 2018.
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November 9, 2018When it comes to violent crimes committed by young people, the U.S. justice system fails both victims and perpetrators. A new report explains why a community-centric approach could lead to better outcomes for all.
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An audience of foreign service members listen to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speak in Washington, D.C., on August 17, 2018.
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September 28, 2018To improve its foreign policy and national security decision-making, the United States needs a State Department and a national security workforce that reflects the diversity of its citizens.
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Reframing the Blame for the War on Drugs
May 10, 2019The war on drugs is better understood as a war on people. To stop this useless and unjust destruction, we must change how we think—and talk—about people who use drugs.
Open Arms in Eastern Kentucky
April 16, 2019Through filmmaking and community building, Open Society Youth Fellow Oakley Fugate is creating space for young LGBTI people in Appalachia.
No State Accountability for North Carolina Contractor Who Helped CIA Torture
December 13, 2018While far too much of the CIA’s activities during the presidency of George W. Bush remains hidden from the public, a new report helps to fill the gap by taking a closer look at North Carolina’s involvement.
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