Intersections + Injustice

The Time to Build an Equitable Psychedelic Landscape Is Now

Across the United States, a tide is turning. It is becoming clear that widespread legal access to psychedelic medicines will…

May 28, 2026

Louisiana Urges More Oversight When Giving Opioid Funds Directly to Cops

Louisiana, one of only two states that distributes opioid settlement funding directly to law enforcement, is now trying to bring…

May 27, 2026

ICE Picked Him Up From Prison. Then Agents “Hounded” His Family.

[Read Part 1 of this story here]   In late 2025 Mateo* completed his 14-year sentence at South Central Correctional…

May 26, 2026

“Fresh Meat”—How Prison Punishes Child Sexual Abuse

[This article contains descriptions of physical and sexual assault.]   The scarlet letter in prison is any conviction related to…

May 20, 2026

“Consider Tapering”—SAMHSA Turns Against Long-Term Methadone Use

Beware a “Dear Colleague” letter from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that offers “updated guidance” on…

May 20, 2026

Ten Years After Motherisk, Parents Who Use Drugs Still Punished

It’s been 10 years since Canadians learned that a trusted children’s hospital had been supplying child welfare agencies and courts…

May 13, 2026

DOT Backs “Witnessed” Urine Drug-Testing for Truck Drivers

The Department of Transportation will require “directly observed” urine drug-testing in federal workplace situations where saliva testing has been called…

May 12, 2026

First Analysis of Free Prison Phone Calls Shows They Reduce Violence

The first comprehensive report on the impact of offering free phone calls in United States prisons and jails shows that…

May 11, 2026

Trump Admin Plans More Drug War, AI Surveillance, Wastewater Testing

On May 8, the United States “Department of War” struck another boat in the Caribbean, the third in five days.…

May 11, 2026

Tobacco Harm Reduction Should Be Part of HIV Care

Globally, around 41 million people are living with HIV. And just about everywhere, smoking rates for this population are far…

May 8, 2026