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Review: Chasing the Scream – The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs – by Johann Hari
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 bizarre how one man’s irrational… Continue reading
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The Cultural Politics of the ‘War on Drugs’ in Latin America: Prohibition and Beyond? – By Dr Joey Whitfield, Cardiff University, 22.11.17
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. Continue reading
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A Step Too Far: Mental Health and The Castle Inn, Caldicot
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. Continue reading
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