
Jason Riley on Race in America
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Drug Policy and Incarceration in America
This chapter explores the intricacies of drug policy in the U.S. during the crack cocaine epidemic, highlighting its disproportionate effects on Black communities versus white communities. It also challenges prevailing narratives about mass incarceration by emphasizing the significance of family structure and historical context in understanding crime rates.
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