woman in jail Agron Dragaj via ZUMA Press

The Drug War on Women

In the drug supply chain, women are most commonly found at the bottom, often acting as “mules.” When a woman is caught, although she is typically a non-violent first time offender, she often faces not only a harsh mandatory minimum sentence, but also the loss of her family.

NEW YORK – When I was growing up in communist Poland, International Women’s Day was viewed as an opportunity to celebrate women’s contributions and accomplishments. But it was a hollow token. The following day, women went back to their lives of limited opportunity. No one-day holiday can do much to redress generations of discrimination.

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