The war on drugs, much like the war on terrorism, the Cold War, etc., is an ideological war that has had tangible ramifications in the realm of social justice in the US. Since 1971, the US has spent over a trillion dollars enforcing drug policy. The war on drugs was launched by President Nixon, and given greater legitimacy under the …
Black Resistance: Resources and Readings
As the end of Black History Month nears, we wanted to take this time to reflect on the theme of this month – Black Resistance. Black revolutionaries have fought for equality since before the founding of the USA as a nation-state. From enslaved individuals rebelling against slave owners to sit-ins, boycotts, and strikes to taking the knee during the national …
Reparations Revisited
In 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom of California signed legislation creating a two-year reparation task force. California stands as the only state to create a plan to study the institution of slavery, its harms, and to educate the public about its findings. The task force is a body of nine individuals responsible for studying what reparations programs can look like. In …
