Nearly forty years after President Nixon declared a "war on drugs," it is painfully clear that the nation's approach to drug policy is counterproductive and cruel. Shifting our priorities toward a more sensible approach—one that offers treatment rather than punishment for addicts, and that recognizes the deep injustice of mass incarceration—seems like a daunting task. But as the writers in this forum suggest, we have all the answers and resources we need. If ever there was a time to say enough is enough, it's now. —The Editors
Ethan Nadelmann, "Breaking the Taboo [1]"
Marc Mauer, "Beyond the Fair Sentencing Act [2]"
Bruce Western, "Decriminalizing Poverty [3]"
Tracy Velázquez, "The Verdict on Drug Courts [4]"
David Cole, "Restoring Lost Liberties [5]"
Laura Carlsen, "A New Model for Mexico [6]"
