On AlterNet: rockefeller drug laws
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Tony Newman, AlterNet. October 24, 2009.
We are obviously a long way from elected officials being honest and principled when it comes to dismantling the disastrous drug war. But the tides seem to be turning.
Tony Newman, AlterNet. September 5, 2009.
Now that the climate for political candidates has eased on personal drug use, we should focus on punishing elected officials who still believe in the drug war.
Steven Wishnia, AlterNet. April 3, 2009.
Let's hope the changes mark the beginning of the end of New York's Rockefeller drug laws.
Anthony Papa, Huffington Post. March 16, 2009.
When you look in the mirror you will think of your crime and how you wound up in prison. You will re-live your crime over and over.
Liliana Segura, AlterNet. January 22, 2009.
As states grapple with record budget deficits, more politicians are looking toward criminal justice reform to cut costs.
Randy Credico, Huffington Post. November 22, 2008.
Enough is enough. It's time to repeal the Rockefeller Drug Laws, a 36-year failed experiment in racism, injustice and government waste.
John Tarleton, AlterNet. March 27, 2008.
With a progressive new governor and state Republicans on the verge of extinction, New York may soon be ready to "drop the Rock".