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OPC and ‘paraphernalia’ decrim bills miss key deadline in Maryland Post feature image

OPC and ‘paraphernalia’ decrim bills miss key deadline in Maryland

In my latest piece for Filter, I wrote about a pair of crucial harm reduction bills that continue to languish in committee as the legislative session nears its end.

Baltimore's open-air drug market problem is a 'public nuisance' it helped create Post feature image

Baltimore's open-air drug market problem is a 'public nuisance' it helped create

In this week's Redux Newsletter, it's important to set the record straight on open-air drug markets — why they're here and how they're addressed.

Cash rules everything in cities' responses to the OD crisis Post feature image

Cash rules everything in cities' responses to the OD crisis

For this week's Redux Newsletter, I spent seven hours in a courtroom listening to pharma bro lawyers defend massive opioid distributors — and survived.

Baltimore’s first overdose response chief endorses OPC and safe supply Post feature image

Baltimore’s first overdose response chief endorses OPC and safe supply

In my latest piece for Filter, I profiled Sara Whaley, who will be tasked with leading Baltimore's response to the overdose crisis.

Harm reductionists flood Annapolis to push for drug policy reform Post feature image

Harm reductionists flood Annapolis to push for drug policy reform

For this week's Redux Newsletter, I spent a whole day shadowing harm reduction advocates in Annapolis. They're a rowdy bunch.

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How to send Mobtown Redux tips, story ideas and feedback

For those who want to reach out, fill out the email form below or email me directly at lhullinger@mobtownredux.news.

Lived experience is crucial in guiding Baltimore’s overdose crisis response, new board members say Post feature image

Lived experience is crucial in guiding Baltimore’s overdose crisis response, new board members say

Mayor Brandon Scott swore in 20 members of the city’s new Opioid Restitution Advisory Board last week, eight of whom were chosen because of their personal history with substance use disorder and overdose.