For the Culture By The Culture
A billionaire’s media empire, a prohibitionist Congressman, and an op-ed full of fear. The Washington Examiner’s latest anti-cannabis rant exposes how profits and propaganda keep prohibition alive. With alcohol use falling and support for cannabis reform rising, fearmongering is their last defense and it is crumbling fast.
Rodrigo Duterte, former president of the Philippines, was arrested and extradited to The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity for his brutal war on drugs, which resulted in thousands of deaths. His trial marks a significant moment for global accountability, as many countries evaluate their own drug policies in light of his actions.
