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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


LTE: Political ideology is not an excuse for racial violence and exploitation

LTE: Political ideology is not an excuse for racial violence and exploitation

May 2, 2023

Caleb Nunes’ op-ed, “Conservatives need a bold domestic agenda to win in 2024,” reflects a high level of political engagement in conservative politics. I am glad students are participating in critical...

Students for Sensible Drug Policy criticize war on drugs in concert benefit

November 15, 2015

Speakers and student performers spoke out against the war on drugs Friday night in the first Speak Out and Benefit Concert, the biggest event on campus for Students for Sensible Drug Policy. Named Sensiblelooza,...

Acosta: The War on Drugs is misdirected

January 27, 2015

After Richard Nixon declared drug abuse was Public Enemy No. 1 in 1971, American began a war against these evil substances. All we see today is the aftermath of this war, which has cost billions to overcrowd...

Former police officer Ryan Harmon talks to student drug policy activists at the Midwest Regional SSDP Conference. The conference attracted more than 60 students from across the region.

Panelists, activists discuss drug policy at regional conference

April 13, 2014

Student activists from across the Midwest came to Northwestern on Saturday to hear several speakers and engage in discussions regarding different aspects of U.S. drug policy. NU's chapter of Students...

Caracotsios: Silk Road shows need for authorities

Caracotsios: Silk Road shows need for authorities

October 14, 2013

The War on Drugs is considered by many to be an abject failure. Our prisons teem with inmates incarcerated from drug offenses, marijuana use is ubiquitous and at times it seems like the billions of dollars...

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