June 17 marks anniversary of Nixon’s 1971 “War on Drugs” speech: IPS Drug Policy Director Sanho Tree available for comment, interviews
“The drug war has always been about the oppression and social control of people of color and minority groups.”
Trump is Frighteningly Predictable
Nothing defines Trump’s predictability more than his aggressive, Islamophobic, and anti-diplomatic choices for his foreign policy team.
For an Iran Policy, More Nixon, Less Bush
Our future president will do well in remembering Richard Nixon’s approach to international politics, which, while often callous, was focused on clear end-goals for our nation.
Iraq Outlook 2008
The “surge” has been crafted on a foundation that can topple at any moment, leaving its “success” in doubt.
Bad Behavior Brings Good Results
While Cheney deemed Pelosi’s Syria trip to be “bad behavior,” she was actually following a practice prudently exercised by previous presidents, often bringing good results.
Round-The-Clock Voting
Voting can no longer be a civic duty exercised every few years. We must now vote 365 days a year, telling our leaders that they won’t wait another election cycle to sink the country further into the Iraq War’s quagmire.