This is a solid well written piece of investigative journalism, exploring the history and present situation and indeed future of the War on Drugs. Hari traces back the war to a zealous prohibition agent, Harry Anslinger, who carved out world policy in this fight back in 1930s America. It’s very…
Dr. Joey Whitfield, a Research Fellow at Cardiff University, explores prison writing and the effects of the ‘War on Drugs’ in Latin America. His forthcoming book analyzes the blurred lines between political and criminal prisoners and discusses the impact of cultural productions like films and narco-novelas on societal perceptions of drug-related violence and policy.
View More The Cultural Politics of the ‘War on Drugs’ in Latin America: Prohibition and Beyond? – By Dr Joey Whitfield, Cardiff University, 22.11.17
The author, diagnosed with schizophrenia, recounts an 18-month ban on drinking more than two pints of beer at the Castle Inn, stemming from a police directive influenced by their psychiatrist. They argue this infringes on their rights and challenges mental health policies, intending to pursue legal action against the pub.
View More A Step Too Far: Mental Health and The Castle Inn, Caldicot