How Social and Climate Justice Activism is Psychedelic
May 15, 2017
As I became activated to defend something bigger than my own immediate welfare, a shift took place—a shift toward seeing reality as a singular entity as opposed to a bunch of disjointed parts.
Humans of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
March 12, 2018
Meet some of the people on the front lines of global drug reform at The Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna.
“Acid Revival” portrays a resurrected scientific field, notably more conservative than its historic predecessor
March 16, 2021
Through candid interviews with modern psychedelic researchers, Danielle Giffort’s "Acid Revival" presents a profession obsessed with how it is perceived by mainstream audiences and desperate not to repeat the “mistakes” of the 1960s.
The George Floyd protests have reframed the debate around surveillance, encryption, and facial recognition
July 10, 2020
The current spotlight on toxic law enforcement culture has propelled conversations about facial recognition and biometric surveillance into mainstream politics. Banning facial recognition is necessary to avoid automating racism and further institutionalizing white supremacy.
Chicago could become largest city to Decriminalize Entheogenic Plants
October 22, 2019
Chicago’s Committee on Health and Human Relations unanimously passed (50-0) a resolution October 16 to decriminalize entheogenic plants and fungi.
What the Scientologists can teach us about drug reform
September 22, 2017
Even with its straightforward-sounding name, the Foundation for a Drug-Free World (FDFW) hides plenty beneath the surface—namely, a direct connection to the Church of Scientology.
The Youth Movement To End The War On Drugs
June 14, 2016
Most of the information the “D.A.R.E. generation” was taught in school was sensationalized, exaggerated, or simply factually incorrect (typically all three).
Is Ibogaine the Cure for Opioid Addiction? It’s Not That Simple. | Part 11
January 9, 2018
The Ibogaine Conversation Conclusion | The goal of this conversation was to provide a platform for a diverse range of perspectives on a single topic. Not everyone agrees, and that’s the point.
International Drug Policy Reform Conference Brings Harm Reduction into Spotlight
October 30, 2017
My destination was the International Drug Policy Reform Conference (Reform 2017). Judging by the throng of young college students crowding the lobby, I knew we were in the right place.
BBC Duped into Promoting Marketing Scheme for Microdosing Psychedelics
January 15, 2020
A recent BBC story entitled “The ‘psychedelics coach’ with drug-fuelled career advice,” offers an opportunity to examine what happens when sloppy journalism and self-promotional psychedelic marketers collide.