New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Recent push for drug policy reform shows inherent racism

Recent push for drug policy reform shows inherent racism

Richard Shu, Deputy Opinion Editor November 11, 2015
Heroin addiction is getting a lot more attention than crack ever did, and it's because of the difference in race. White heroin victims get more attention on the national news because our society still places the concerns of the white middle class over the black urban poor.
Studies show that adults are more likely to use crack over powder cocaine, leading to higher chances of arrest.

Study finds disparity in cocaine arrests

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor February 25, 2015
A study conducted by NYU researches determined that socioeconomically disadvantaged adults are more likely to use crack cocaine.