The killing of Zachary Hammond, by a thug who then apparently lied to create an excuse, is an example of one kind of evil of the War on Drugs.

However, the War on Drugs harms people and undermines social institutions in many other ways too.

Canadian candidate Linda McQuaig dared to say that tar sands must be left in the ground, and was attacked by candidates on all sides who won't dare admit this basic fact.

Canada spent 30 million dollars on PR and lobbying for export of tar sands oil.

Around 10% of children in the UK can't afford a bicycle. And if by luck they get accepted to a university, they will get out with crushing debt, US-style.

If they don't go to a university, they will be doomed to a life of poverty, as there are no good jobs for those without a degree. But good jobs are hardly guaranteed for those with a degree. But those who borrow the money to attend may face a life of poverty together with crushing debt.

Meanwhile, the state is cutting back on secondary education, to reduce their chances of qualifying for university or graduating from one.

You can predict most policies of the UK government by assuming that its real goal consists of dooH niboR plus burning fossil fuels, but that it cannot admit this.

Amnesty International approved a position for decriminalizing sex work.

This is the right policy. Yes, many people are forced into sex work as slaves, but many people are enslaved and forced into other kinds of work. We need solutions to the problem of enslavement that apply to many fields.

See the enslaved workers page.

Charges Against Journalists Raise Troubling Questions About Press Freedom in Ferguson.