Reading The Atlantic: September 2026 "The Cities That Said Yes to Drugs"

Policies that gave addicts clean needles and places to use drugs were intended to reduce harm. They created a “zombie apocalypse.”

What happens when compassion for people struggling with addiction collides with the needs of the wider community? This article takes a provocative look at harm-reduction policies in cities such as Seattle and Burlington, asking whether an approach intended to save lives has gone too far.

I will post a free link to the article two weeks before the the event.

Please reach out to me if you need assistance getting a copy of "The Cities That Said Yes to Drugs" by Michael Powell.

Note: the digital edition also has an audio version available if you prefer to listen.

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