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Sasha Sisko on the legal history of psychedelics and religious freedom | Living Mirrors #38

Living Mirrors with Dr. James Cooke

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Nixon's War on Drugs: Politics and Psychedelics

This chapter examines the political motivations behind the prohibition of psychedelics during Nixon's presidency, particularly focusing on Timothy Leary as a scapegoat for the drug epidemic. It highlights the intersection of youth culture, civil rights, and anti-war sentiments while critiquing legislative actions that prioritized social control over public health. The chapter also delves into congressional hearings and the establishment of the Schaefer Commission, revealing the political conflicts surrounding drug policy and its focus on incarceration rather than rehabilitation.

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