The War on Drugs’ Universality

Bandleader’s anachronistic familiarity fuels first of two shows

"...A Deeper Understanding is the War on Drugs’ slickest, most complex work yet, fueled by..."

Oct. 1, 2017 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Live Review: The War On Drugs

Philly psych rockers tape Austin City Limits

"...“Hey there, Austin!” greeted War On Drugs frontman Adam Granduciel, positioning himself before a..."

April 7, 2015 Music Post by Neph Basedow

El Paso Council Wants to End the War on Drugs

El Paso council is calling for an honest discussion on how to end the failing War on Drugs

"...the El Paso city council wants an open and honest discussion about the possibility of ending the drug war,..."

Jan. 12, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

SXSW Live Shot: The War on Drugs

Long wait proves worth the price of admission

"...“There’s something, like, weird going on,” noted a girl on Thursday as the War On..."

March 20, 2015 Music Post by Neph Basedow

Time to End War on Drugs

"...Dear Sirs, The war on drugs continues to destroy the lives and freedom..."

Jan. 29, 2004 Postmarks

Opinion: The War on Drugs Got It Wrong

“No one is disposable,” writes David Johnson of Grassroots Leadership

"...first drug offense, I was 19 years old. The War on Drugs told elected officials that Black people like..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Column by David Johnson

R.I.P. 'War on Drugs'?

Obama administration's top drug cop says 'War' must end

"...as the new top dog for drug policy is concerned, the "War on Drugs" needs to be retired. That's..."

May 15, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Voters Say War on Drugs is a Loser

Voters agree: the War on Drugs is a sham

"...Voters agree: the drug war is a losing proposition...."

Oct. 15, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

The War on Drugs

Zilker Park, Oct. 12

"...up by the open Texas sky. Philly quartet the War on Drugs keeps things untucked, and its Friday afternoon..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Music Feature by Luke Winkie

El Paso vs. War on Drugs, Redux

El Paso City Council tries, again, to pass resolution denouncing war on drugs

"...Once again, the El Paso City Council has denounced the..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Column by Jordan Smith

ACL Interview: The War on Drugs

Friday, 2:30pm, Bud Light stage

"...There's a running joke in the War on Drugs that no matter how good a take..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Music Feature by Austin Powell

War-on-Drugs Style Bill Won't Help Fentanyl Crisis, Advocates Say

Meanwhile, a fentanyl test strip bill has stalled

"...would allow prosecutors to charge drug dealers – or anyone who gives someone fentanyl that causes an overdose –..."

May 1, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Mucho 'Carne Asada' in the War on Drugs

"...arresting pot smokers – or, closer to home, using confidential informants of questionable credibility as the sole evidence to..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Ending the War on Drugs

"..."Majority Favors Marijuana" [Newsdesk blog, Dec. 11]: It's no wonder that the legalization movement is picking up steam in..."

Dec. 16, 2009 Postmarks

War on Drugs Gets Even Stupider

"...Dear Editor, Just when you thought the War on Some Drugs couldn't get any stupider, they come..."

Jan. 17, 2005 Postmarks

Web Extra: War of Words Over War on Drugs

Download the City Council resolution and letters from El Paso representatives.

"...Download the City Council resolution and letters from El Paso representatives:..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Column

War-on-Drugs Style Bill Won’t Help Fentanyl Crisis, Advocates Say

Meanwhile, a fentanyl test strip bill has stalled

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Back to School...on Drugs?

In annual survey, teens say prescription drugs and pot are easy to get

"...Teens who have seen their parents drunk at least once are twice as likely to get drunk, and three..."

Sept. 2, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: This Is Your Brain on Drugs

ONDCP's latest attempt at scaring you into believing marijuana is bad is pure propaganda

"...why not give it a shot, especially if you don't have anything – and I mean anything – else..."

June 29, 2007 News Column by Jordan Smith

The Failed War on Guns

"...10]: In his column, Michael King lowers the boom on Alex Jones, Richard Poplawski, the National Rifle Association, and..."

April 17, 2009 Postmarks

The War on Talking About the Drug War

Border Patrol agent loses job after stating the obvious

"...El Paso native and rookie Border Patrol Agent Bryan Gonzalez was working a stretch of the Mexican border near..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Column by Jordan Smith

DOJ Declares Truce in War on Pot

Attorney General declines to act against states legalizing marijuana

"...not – for now, at least – take legal action to challenge laws in Colorado and Washington passed by..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: Betting on Beto

O'Rourke defeats drug warrior Reyes

"...Challenging the wisdom of the War on Drugs hasn't hurt Beto O'Rourke, who just won..."

June 5, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Latin American Officials say Drug War is a Failure

Former presidents of Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico say U.S. drug policy is a failure

"...Former presidents of Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico on Wednesday called on the U.S. to start treating drug..."

Feb. 12, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

On the Border's Edge

Drug war reporter Charles Bowden is telling El Paso-Juárez's secrets, one murder at a time.

"...newspaper in 1990, you would quickly note that the nation was on the brink of a disaster. It was..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Books Feature by Roger Gathman

Sex, Drugs & Democracy

"...Directed by: Jonathan Blank. This sure isn't Rush Limbaugh country. Prostitution is..."

Oct. 7, 1994 Movie Review by Brian Baker

Fabricant's Drug War Rule No. 1: Don't Pull A Wendy Watson

The Busted! Mantra: Reading is Fundamental....

"...who authored the fabulous civil rights primer, Busted! Drug War Survival Skills From the Buy to the Bust to..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Latest Drug War Strategy: Cops Deliver the Drugs then Raid the House

SWAT team delivers drugs first, asks questions later

"...The endless War on Drugs hit another low on Wednesday when SWAT..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Teen Pot Use on the Rise?

Partnership for a Drug-Free America says more teens are using party drugs

"...stable in 2009, but use of the three most common party substances is on the rise, reports the Partnership..."

March 3, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Holder Says California Can't Stop Drug War

Prop 19 debate gets more heated – and less intelligent

"...The war of words has reached fever pitch in California's campaign..."

Oct. 26, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

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