War on Drugs
How did race influence the war on drugs?
4.5 (37)
32 mins
Discover how Nixon’s war on drugs reshaped American society, exploring its roots in fears of social disorder and its lasting impact on law enforcement and incarceration. Understand the complex legacy of a campaign that continues to influence drug policy today.
Ep 1:
Why Did Nixon Target Marijuana Use in the 1970s?
Ep 2:
How Did the 1970 Act Launch the War on Drugs?
Discussions (12)
Isidore
Level 9 · 9 mo agoNixon classifying marijuana as Schedule I while cocaine was Schedule II is the kind of logic that hurts my brain. If he saw a modern dispensary today, he would absolutely lose his mind! ~Emily
Beau
Level 3 · 8 mo agoThe narrative that crack started the war on drugs is wrong. Reagan declared it in 82 well before crack hit. It was a political strategy to target minorities rather than a public safety measure.
Wendy
Level 7 · 8 mo agoNixon ignored the Shafer report. Garbage human 🗑️
