The War on Weed Decimated My Community—Will There Be Restitution? The War on Weed Decimated My Community—Will There Be Restitution?
Legalization offers a chance to restore a fragment of what was lost by Black and Afro-Latinx communities pummeled by prohibition, but so far, white business are claiming the spoils...
Mar 22, 2022 / Feature / Tavian Crosland
From Opium to Saffron, the Ancients Knew a Thing or Two About Drugs From Opium to Saffron, the Ancients Knew a Thing or Two About Drugs
Scholars of antiquity are finding ever more evidence that psychoactive substances played a central role in ancient life.
Mar 22, 2022 / Feature / Karen Polinger Foster, Diana Stein, and Sarah Kielt Costello
Sanctioning Oligarchs Sanctioning Oligarchs
Yes, Putin’s Russian oligarchs have lots Of London mansions, not to mention yachts. A yacht that’s seized brings pressure hard to bear— Unless, of course, that Russian has a spare.
Mar 22, 2022 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Hearing Begins—Along With the Inevitable GOP Freak-Out Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Hearing Begins—Along With the Inevitable GOP Freak-Out
Republicans are going to lean into the racism and misogyny that motivates their base because they have nothing else to throw at the nominee.
Mar 21, 2022 / Elie Mystal
A 20-Year Debacle in Afghanistan A 20-Year Debacle in Afghanistan
Why the American war was destined for catastrophe and tragedy from the start.
Mar 21, 2022 / Books & the Arts / Charlie Savage
How the Drug War Dies How the Drug War Dies
Just a few decades ago, the left and the right, politicians and the public, universally embraced the criminalization of drug use. But a new consensus has emerged.
Mar 21, 2022 / Feature / Maia Szalavitz
The Brave New World of Legalized Psychedelics Is Already Here The Brave New World of Legalized Psychedelics Is Already Here
And so are the profiteers. Get ready for Psychedelics Inc.
Mar 21, 2022 / Feature / Zoe Cormier
“The Nation” on Drugs “The Nation” on Drugs
Our special issue considers the casualties of the War on Drugs, as well as the unprecedented opportunities to make amends.
Mar 21, 2022 / D.D. Guttenplan
