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We voice concerns over the recent developments and ‘classification’.
December 17, 2025 at 12:50 AM
We voice concerns over the recent developments and ‘classification’.
Fentanyl is being declared as a “weapon of mass destruction”. No one denies the sheer impact of this substance on society, many of us have seen the effects firsthand, but we have to be mindful and dutiful in our approach.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Trump brands fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ in drug war escalation
Order classifies opioid as potential chemical weapon amid administration’s attempts to combat drug smuggling
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Fentanyl is being declared as a “weapon of mass destruction”. No one denies the sheer impact of this substance on society, many of us have seen the effects firsthand, but we have to be mindful and dutiful in our approach.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
New York Times:
‘Stephen Downing, Police Officer Who Wrote for TV, Dies at 87’
“While serving in the L.A.P.D., he began delivering scripts for series like “Dragnet” and “Adam-12.” After retiring, he was a showrunner for “MacGyver.””
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/a...
‘Stephen Downing, Police Officer Who Wrote for TV, Dies at 87’
“While serving in the L.A.P.D., he began delivering scripts for series like “Dragnet” and “Adam-12.” After retiring, he was a showrunner for “MacGyver.””
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/a...
Stephen Downing, Police Officer Who Wrote for TV, Dies at 87
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:21 PM
New York Times:
‘Stephen Downing, Police Officer Who Wrote for TV, Dies at 87’
“While serving in the L.A.P.D., he began delivering scripts for series like “Dragnet” and “Adam-12.” After retiring, he was a showrunner for “MacGyver.””
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/a...
‘Stephen Downing, Police Officer Who Wrote for TV, Dies at 87’
“While serving in the L.A.P.D., he began delivering scripts for series like “Dragnet” and “Adam-12.” After retiring, he was a showrunner for “MacGyver.””
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/10/a...
“New Jersey legislators are considering a proposal to require involuntary commitment for any overdose survivors revived by law enforcement.”
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NJ May Expand Civil Commitment to Anyone Accused of Recent Overdose - Filter
New Jersey legislators are considering a proposal to require involuntary commitment for any overdose survivors revived by law enforcement. It ...
filtermag.org
December 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
“New Jersey legislators are considering a proposal to require involuntary commitment for any overdose survivors revived by law enforcement.”
filtermag.org/new-jersey-i...
filtermag.org/new-jersey-i...
‘Why Member States must rebalance the EU drug strategy – before it’s too late’ via @idpc.net
idpc.net/blog/2025/12...
idpc.net/blog/2025/12...
Why Member States must rebalance the EU drug strategy – before it’s too late
The European Commission's new Drug Strategy promotes a worrying security-driven 'drug threat' narrative that fails to prioritise health and human rights over punishment.
idpc.net
December 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
‘Why Member States must rebalance the EU drug strategy – before it’s too late’ via @idpc.net
idpc.net/blog/2025/12...
idpc.net/blog/2025/12...
“Taken together, there is no justification under either international human rights law, the correct legal framework, or the law of armed conflict, the wrong one, to target the boats or the people on board.”
www.justsecurity.org/126553/opera...
www.justsecurity.org/126553/opera...
Operation Southern Spear: Why the Crews, Drugs, and Boats are Not Targetable
A deep dive on the international law applicable to the U.S. military's lethal operations against suspected drug boats
www.justsecurity.org
December 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
“Taken together, there is no justification under either international human rights law, the correct legal framework, or the law of armed conflict, the wrong one, to target the boats or the people on board.”
www.justsecurity.org/126553/opera...
www.justsecurity.org/126553/opera...
We had such a wonderful conversation with Jaret from Bowling for Soup about his role on the board member of the fantastic organization Punk Rock Saves Lives.
Listen to this episode of Stop and Search in full:
pod.fo/e/35624b
Listen to this episode of Stop and Search in full:
pod.fo/e/35624b
December 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
We had such a wonderful conversation with Jaret from Bowling for Soup about his role on the board member of the fantastic organization Punk Rock Saves Lives.
Listen to this episode of Stop and Search in full:
pod.fo/e/35624b
Listen to this episode of Stop and Search in full:
pod.fo/e/35624b
‘The New Federal Hemp Ban Is An Opportunity To Legalize Cannabis Across The Board’ (Op-Ed)
www.marijuanamoment.net/the-new-fede...
www.marijuanamoment.net/the-new-fede...
The New Federal Hemp Ban Is An Opportunity To Legalize Cannabis Across The Board (Op-Ed) - Marijuana Moment
“Millions of Americans in red states are about to lose access to cannabis, and I intend to ensure that they know it.” By Adam Terry, Cantrip This is the moment—2026 is our last, best chance to actuall...
www.marijuanamoment.net
November 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
‘The New Federal Hemp Ban Is An Opportunity To Legalize Cannabis Across The Board’ (Op-Ed)
www.marijuanamoment.net/the-new-fede...
www.marijuanamoment.net/the-new-fede...
‘US attacks in Caribbean and Pacific violate international human rights law – UN Human Rights Chief’
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
US attacks in Caribbean and Pacific violate international human rights law – UN Human Rights Chief
GENEVA – Airstrikes by the United States of America on boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific – allegedly linked to drug trafficking – violate international human rights law, UN High Commissioner for ...
www.ohchr.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
‘US attacks in Caribbean and Pacific violate international human rights law – UN Human Rights Chief’
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
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My latest co-authored pice with Major Neill Franklin of @policeforreform.bsky.social
‘The administration’s war on drugs is turning out to be worse than the first one’
“The administration attacking boats in the Caribbean is a costly distraction…”
msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
‘The administration’s war on drugs is turning out to be worse than the first one’
“The administration attacking boats in the Caribbean is a costly distraction…”
msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Trump's unprecedented global expansion of the drug war
The Trump administration attacking boats in the Caribbean is a costly distraction meant to project toughness while masking its role in worsening the crisis at home.
msnbc.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:02 AM
My latest co-authored pice with Major Neill Franklin of @policeforreform.bsky.social
‘The administration’s war on drugs is turning out to be worse than the first one’
“The administration attacking boats in the Caribbean is a costly distraction…”
msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
‘The administration’s war on drugs is turning out to be worse than the first one’
“The administration attacking boats in the Caribbean is a costly distraction…”
msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
‘Pittsburgh Public Safety redesigns program that sends social workers to emergency scenes’
“Public safety is more than showing up to a scene with a badge and gun” - Former Police Chief Tom Thompson, LEAP Speaker.
www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
“Public safety is more than showing up to a scene with a badge and gun” - Former Police Chief Tom Thompson, LEAP Speaker.
www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
Pittsburgh Public Safety redesigns program that sends social workers to emergency scenes
A Pittsburgh public safety program that dispatched social workers alongside police to assist with mental health emergencies is undergoing a major overhaul.
www.wesa.fm
November 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
‘Pittsburgh Public Safety redesigns program that sends social workers to emergency scenes’
“Public safety is more than showing up to a scene with a badge and gun” - Former Police Chief Tom Thompson, LEAP Speaker.
www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
“Public safety is more than showing up to a scene with a badge and gun” - Former Police Chief Tom Thompson, LEAP Speaker.
www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
Military action intensifies:
‘US kills 14 in strikes on four alleged drug boats in Pacific’
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
‘US kills 14 in strikes on four alleged drug boats in Pacific’
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
US kills 14 in strikes on four alleged drug boats - BBC News
Mexico's navy is searching for the sole survivor of the latest attack on boats the US says were carrying drugs in both the Pacific and Caribbean.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Military action intensifies:
‘US kills 14 in strikes on four alleged drug boats in Pacific’
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
‘US kills 14 in strikes on four alleged drug boats in Pacific’
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
‘The traffickers are winning the war on drugs’
“New decentralised networks are even harder to disrupt than the hierarchical gangs they have replaced”
www.economist.com/briefing/202...
“New decentralised networks are even harder to disrupt than the hierarchical gangs they have replaced”
www.economist.com/briefing/202...
The traffickers are winning the war on drugs
New decentralised networks are even harder to disrupt than the hierarchical gangs they have replaced
www.economist.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:47 PM
‘The traffickers are winning the war on drugs’
“New decentralised networks are even harder to disrupt than the hierarchical gangs they have replaced”
www.economist.com/briefing/202...
“New decentralised networks are even harder to disrupt than the hierarchical gangs they have replaced”
www.economist.com/briefing/202...
“The strikes have drawn condemnation in the region and experts have questioned their legality. Members of the US Congress, both Democrats and Republicans, have also raised concerns…”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
US kills 14 in strikes on four alleged drug boats - BBC News
Mexico's navy is searching for the sole survivor of the latest attack on boats the US says were carrying drugs in both the Pacific and Caribbean.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
“The strikes have drawn condemnation in the region and experts have questioned their legality. Members of the US Congress, both Democrats and Republicans, have also raised concerns…”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
‘Locking up moms destabilizes families and doesn’t make us safer’
“As a retired police officer… …I have also seen that the current system isn’t built to hold them accountable effectively.”
thehill.com/opinion/crim...
“As a retired police officer… …I have also seen that the current system isn’t built to hold them accountable effectively.”
thehill.com/opinion/crim...
thehill.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
‘Locking up moms destabilizes families and doesn’t make us safer’
“As a retired police officer… …I have also seen that the current system isn’t built to hold them accountable effectively.”
thehill.com/opinion/crim...
“As a retired police officer… …I have also seen that the current system isn’t built to hold them accountable effectively.”
thehill.com/opinion/crim...
‘Oregon Trying to Dodge Lawsuit on Dying Patients’ Psilocybin Access’
“A legal battle between the state of Oregon and a group of psilocybin facilitators has escalated, after the state sought for a second time to get their lawsuit thrown out.”
filtermag.org/oregon-psilo...
“A legal battle between the state of Oregon and a group of psilocybin facilitators has escalated, after the state sought for a second time to get their lawsuit thrown out.”
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Oregon Trying to Dodge Lawsuit on Dying Patients’ Psilocybin Access
Plaintiffs say excluding disabled and homebound people from psilocybin services violates the ADA. OHA again seeks to get the case dismissed.
filtermag.org
October 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
‘Oregon Trying to Dodge Lawsuit on Dying Patients’ Psilocybin Access’
“A legal battle between the state of Oregon and a group of psilocybin facilitators has escalated, after the state sought for a second time to get their lawsuit thrown out.”
filtermag.org/oregon-psilo...
“A legal battle between the state of Oregon and a group of psilocybin facilitators has escalated, after the state sought for a second time to get their lawsuit thrown out.”
filtermag.org/oregon-psilo...
‘US kills 6 people in strike on boat accused of carrying drugs near Venezuela’
More escalation in military tactics in the field of drug policy.
apnews.com/article/trum...
More escalation in military tactics in the field of drug policy.
apnews.com/article/trum...
October 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
‘US kills 6 people in strike on boat accused of carrying drugs near Venezuela’
More escalation in military tactics in the field of drug policy.
apnews.com/article/trum...
More escalation in military tactics in the field of drug policy.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Thursday 16th October, join special guests and panel discussions, music , networking and more. LEAP’s Executive Director Diane Goldstein will be moderating a panel, so shall we see you there?
Ticket info: events.farechild.com/event/68a7bf...
Ticket info: events.farechild.com/event/68a7bf...
October 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Thursday 16th October, join special guests and panel discussions, music , networking and more. LEAP’s Executive Director Diane Goldstein will be moderating a panel, so shall we see you there?
Ticket info: events.farechild.com/event/68a7bf...
Ticket info: events.farechild.com/event/68a7bf...
We’re certainly lucky here at LEAP to be directed by such a diverse and talented board. We’d like you to meet Nadine, someone who’s got a great deal to give to the community and social justice field. Read her full interview:
medium.com/authority-ma...
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“You’re at the Table for a Reason”: Nadine Jones on Values-Driven Leadership, Community Healing and…
…Are you the kind of neighbor where, if someone knocks on your door and says, “I’m in the middle of a recipe, I’m short on sugar, can you…
medium.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:46 PM
We’re certainly lucky here at LEAP to be directed by such a diverse and talented board. We’d like you to meet Nadine, someone who’s got a great deal to give to the community and social justice field. Read her full interview:
medium.com/authority-ma...
medium.com/authority-ma...
Some fascinating polling on the attitudes and responsibilities of our homelessness problems:
‘Many believe poverty and homelessness are increasing and feel the government has a responsibility to address the issues’
apnorc.org/projects/man...
‘Many believe poverty and homelessness are increasing and feel the government has a responsibility to address the issues’
apnorc.org/projects/man...
Many believe poverty and homelessness are increasing and feel the government has a responsibility to address the issues - AP-NORC
The public recognizes there are multiple causes of poverty and homelessness, and many say personal choices are a key contributor.
apnorc.org
October 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Some fascinating polling on the attitudes and responsibilities of our homelessness problems:
‘Many believe poverty and homelessness are increasing and feel the government has a responsibility to address the issues’
apnorc.org/projects/man...
‘Many believe poverty and homelessness are increasing and feel the government has a responsibility to address the issues’
apnorc.org/projects/man...
Let’s start the week on a heartening note.
We need to address the root causes of homelessness. But, what can we all do to help? Here’s a story of a retired police officer who provides a mobile laundry service for those experiencing homelessness.
www.wctv.tv/2025/10/03/f...
We need to address the root causes of homelessness. But, what can we all do to help? Here’s a story of a retired police officer who provides a mobile laundry service for those experiencing homelessness.
www.wctv.tv/2025/10/03/f...
Former police officer spends retirement providing mobile laundry for people facing homelessness
A retired Maryland police officer is giving back with a mobile laundry service for people experiencing homelessness.
www.wctv.tv
October 6, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Let’s start the week on a heartening note.
We need to address the root causes of homelessness. But, what can we all do to help? Here’s a story of a retired police officer who provides a mobile laundry service for those experiencing homelessness.
www.wctv.tv/2025/10/03/f...
We need to address the root causes of homelessness. But, what can we all do to help? Here’s a story of a retired police officer who provides a mobile laundry service for those experiencing homelessness.
www.wctv.tv/2025/10/03/f...
‘The Limited-Government Case for Community Violence Intervention’
“…community violence intervention (CVI), treats violence as a public health problem—a contagion that can be diagnosed, treated, and hopefully stopped.”
www.rstreet.org/commentary/t...
“…community violence intervention (CVI), treats violence as a public health problem—a contagion that can be diagnosed, treated, and hopefully stopped.”
www.rstreet.org/commentary/t...
The Limited-Government Case for Community Violence Intervention - R Street Institute
Disclaimer: This research was funded in part by The Annie E. Casey Foundation and the R Street Institute. We thank them for their support; however, the findings and conclusions presented in this repor...
www.rstreet.org
October 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
‘The Limited-Government Case for Community Violence Intervention’
“…community violence intervention (CVI), treats violence as a public health problem—a contagion that can be diagnosed, treated, and hopefully stopped.”
www.rstreet.org/commentary/t...
“…community violence intervention (CVI), treats violence as a public health problem—a contagion that can be diagnosed, treated, and hopefully stopped.”
www.rstreet.org/commentary/t...
‘More than a third of ICE detainees have no criminal record, data shows’
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/02/i...
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/02/i...
More than a third of ICE detainees have no criminal record, data shows
More than a third of immigrants detained by ICE have no criminal record, raising concerns from advocates who say enforcement is targeting working-class communities rather than criminals.
www.baltimoresun.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:25 PM
‘More than a third of ICE detainees have no criminal record, data shows’
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/02/i...
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/10/02/i...
Happy MacGyver Day!
One of LEAP’s founders, Stephen Downing, was part of the MacGyver journey. He was a producer and adviser to the show.
Stephen explains more about this seminal TV show in his latest post:
stephendowning.substack.com/p/forty-year...
One of LEAP’s founders, Stephen Downing, was part of the MacGyver journey. He was a producer and adviser to the show.
Stephen explains more about this seminal TV show in his latest post:
stephendowning.substack.com/p/forty-year...
Forty Years of MacGyver: The Hero Who Refused the Gun
How a television series, a remarkable team, and one extraordinary actor changed the way America saw its heroes
stephendowning.substack.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Happy MacGyver Day!
One of LEAP’s founders, Stephen Downing, was part of the MacGyver journey. He was a producer and adviser to the show.
Stephen explains more about this seminal TV show in his latest post:
stephendowning.substack.com/p/forty-year...
One of LEAP’s founders, Stephen Downing, was part of the MacGyver journey. He was a producer and adviser to the show.
Stephen explains more about this seminal TV show in his latest post:
stephendowning.substack.com/p/forty-year...
A lot of talk at the UN recently, and here’s some news you may have missed:
‘US war on “narco-terrorists” violates the right to life, warn UN experts after deadly vessel strike’
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
‘US war on “narco-terrorists” violates the right to life, warn UN experts after deadly vessel strike’
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
US war on “narco-terrorists” violates the right to life, warn UN experts after deadly vessel strike
GENEVA – UN experts* today condemned the extrajudicial execution by the United States of 11 people when it sank a civilian vessel in the Caribbean Sea on 2 September 2025, and three people on another ...
www.ohchr.org
September 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
A lot of talk at the UN recently, and here’s some news you may have missed:
‘US war on “narco-terrorists” violates the right to life, warn UN experts after deadly vessel strike’
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
‘US war on “narco-terrorists” violates the right to life, warn UN experts after deadly vessel strike’
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...