Carrie Lou Hamilton
@carrielouhamilton.bsky.social
Author - Editor - Translator (Sp-En)
On-and-off academic
#drugpolicy #feminism #harmreduction #veganism
💚 Hackney Greens / Green Drug Policy 💚
Newsletter on #Activism and #Writing
https://peninfist.substack.com
https://linktr.ee/clouhamilton
On-and-off academic
#drugpolicy #feminism #harmreduction #veganism
💚 Hackney Greens / Green Drug Policy 💚
Newsletter on #Activism and #Writing
https://peninfist.substack.com
https://linktr.ee/clouhamilton
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How the left can support drug law reform - Red Pepper
It’s high time for the UK left to support comprehensive drug policy reform, driven by anti-racism and class consciousness, argues Carrie Lou Hamilton
www.redpepper.org.uk
My latest publication in @redpeppermag.bsky.social on why it’s high time for the UK left -all of it!!! - to get behind the full legal regulation of all drugs. Think racist policing, class prejudice, state violence… #harmreduction @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/heal...
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/heal...
Reposted by Carrie Lou Hamilton
If you are a @greenparty.org.uk member and you haven't voted in the general executive elections yet, I have 17 interviews with candidates on my youtube to help you make your decisions.
youtube.com/@edpoole1942...
youtube.com/@edpoole1942...
Ed Poole
Political activist, NHS, Unison, Villa. Views my own.
youtube.com
August 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
If you are a @greenparty.org.uk member and you haven't voted in the general executive elections yet, I have 17 interviews with candidates on my youtube to help you make your decisions.
youtube.com/@edpoole1942...
youtube.com/@edpoole1942...
My latest publication in @redpeppermag.bsky.social on why it’s high time for the UK left -all of it!!! - to get behind the full legal regulation of all drugs. Think racist policing, class prejudice, state violence… #harmreduction @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/heal...
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/heal...
How the left can support drug law reform - Red Pepper
It’s high time for the UK left to support comprehensive drug policy reform, driven by anti-racism and class consciousness, argues Carrie Lou Hamilton
www.redpepper.org.uk
August 1, 2025 at 7:41 AM
My latest publication in @redpeppermag.bsky.social on why it’s high time for the UK left -all of it!!! - to get behind the full legal regulation of all drugs. Think racist policing, class prejudice, state violence… #harmreduction @greendrugpolicy.bsky.social
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/heal...
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/heal...
Reposted by Carrie Lou Hamilton
"With some exceptions – notably extraparliamentary radicals and anarchists – the UK left has largely followed the drugs status quo"
It’s high time for the UK left to support comprehensive drug policy reform argues @carrielouhamilton.bsky.social
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/heal...
It’s high time for the UK left to support comprehensive drug policy reform argues @carrielouhamilton.bsky.social
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/heal...
How the left can support drug law reform - Red Pepper
It’s high time for the UK left to support comprehensive drug policy reform, driven by anti-racism and class consciousness, argues Carrie Lou Hamilton
www.redpepper.org.uk
July 31, 2025 at 5:54 PM
"With some exceptions – notably extraparliamentary radicals and anarchists – the UK left has largely followed the drugs status quo"
It’s high time for the UK left to support comprehensive drug policy reform argues @carrielouhamilton.bsky.social
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/heal...
It’s high time for the UK left to support comprehensive drug policy reform argues @carrielouhamilton.bsky.social
www.redpepper.org.uk/society/heal...
Reposted by Carrie Lou Hamilton
It’s absolutely outrageous that @ameliagentleman.bsky.social has written this article and hasn’t included a single word from sex worker-led organisations or outreach charities that work with sex workers who oppose these proposals. Where is the balance? Where are the voices of actual sex workers?
June 18, 2025 at 7:30 AM
It’s absolutely outrageous that @ameliagentleman.bsky.social has written this article and hasn’t included a single word from sex worker-led organisations or outreach charities that work with sex workers who oppose these proposals. Where is the balance? Where are the voices of actual sex workers?
It’s hard to describe just how inspirational and admired Peter Krykant was for #harmreduction activists. His bravery and compassion have made real, life-saving change for drug users in the UK. Solidarity and gratitude forever.
This news is utterly heartbreaking. I met Peter a few times and, like many others, I've been inspired by his direct action to address drug harms.
My thoughts are with his friends, family & all those feelings this loss.
🩷
My thoughts are with his friends, family & all those feelings this loss.
🩷
June 13, 2025 at 10:58 AM
It’s hard to describe just how inspirational and admired Peter Krykant was for #harmreduction activists. His bravery and compassion have made real, life-saving change for drug users in the UK. Solidarity and gratitude forever.
Bookmarked!
Looking forward to reading 'Psychedelic Capitalism' by Jamie Brownlee & Kevin Walby, which just arrived on my doormat
It explores the renaissance 'in the context of corporate capture, medicalization, and the war on drugs'
See this Talkingdrugs blog for an overview👇
t.co/XxwX2P6xWq
It explores the renaissance 'in the context of corporate capture, medicalization, and the war on drugs'
See this Talkingdrugs blog for an overview👇
t.co/XxwX2P6xWq
June 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Bookmarked!
I’m backing @zackpolanski.bsky.social for the next Green Party leader because he understands & champions our drug policy - which is to legalise & regulate all drugs. It will save lives, improve health & social justice outcomes and stop wasting billions in policing a war that cannot be won. 💚
June 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Really grateful to Slice for covering this issue - for doing such thorough research and speaking with so many great organisations.
As I say in this piece, this is a public health crisis 🚨
whitechapellondon.co.uk/lone-crusade...
As I say in this piece, this is a public health crisis 🚨
whitechapellondon.co.uk/lone-crusade...
Why Zoë Garbett is London’s only politician talking about nitazenes — Whitechapel LDN
Health officials say that nitazenes are of increasing concern in London, but only one politician is doing anything about it.
whitechapellondon.co.uk
June 4, 2025 at 7:08 AM
"The Slice has been investigating the arrival of dangerous synthetic opioids...interviewed dozens of local experts, charities, grassroots groups...national specialists about the science, psychology, and legal framework of drugs.
There’s one name that keeps coming up: Zoë Garbett."
There’s one name that keeps coming up: Zoë Garbett."
June 4, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Good piece from @anyoneschild.bsky.social on why reclassifying ketamine to Class A is the wrong approach. #drugpolicy #harmreduction #ketamine
anyoneschild.org/2025/05/why-...
anyoneschild.org/2025/05/why-...
Why reclassification won’t solve the ketamine crisis
A voice from the frontline. Ketamine, harm reduction and the increasing impact of prohibition.
anyoneschild.org
May 27, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Good piece from @anyoneschild.bsky.social on why reclassifying ketamine to Class A is the wrong approach. #drugpolicy #harmreduction #ketamine
anyoneschild.org/2025/05/why-...
anyoneschild.org/2025/05/why-...
5 years after millions marched to protest the racist murder of George Floyd, a damning report about the militarisation of policing and borders in the UK #abolition #noborders #blacklivesmatter
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK Border Force is in effect under military command, report says
Institute of Race Relations says MoD’s Channel role reflects global rise of ‘hyper-militarisation’ in law enforcement
www.theguardian.com
May 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
5 years after millions marched to protest the racist murder of George Floyd, a damning report about the militarisation of policing and borders in the UK #abolition #noborders #blacklivesmatter
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Mainstream Western media just never provides the details of the sheer f*cking destruction if Gaza. Our governments are responsible for this hell. Never forget that. Never let them forget it.
www.972mag.com/israel-gaza-...
www.972mag.com/israel-gaza-...
‘Render it unusable’: Israel’s mission of total urban destruction
Bulldozers and explosives are flattening Gaza from the ground — what soldiers say is a systematic campaign to make the Strip unlivable.
www.972mag.com
May 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Mainstream Western media just never provides the details of the sheer f*cking destruction if Gaza. Our governments are responsible for this hell. Never forget that. Never let them forget it.
www.972mag.com/israel-gaza-...
www.972mag.com/israel-gaza-...
The job of politics is to convince people that moral policies must be adopted, not to adopt immoral policies in order to chase votes. The Labour Party is the opposite of politics.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Labour targets international students claiming asylum after losses to Reform in local elections
Exclusive: Ministers understood to be drafting white paper this month in move to reduce legal migration
www.theguardian.com
May 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
The job of politics is to convince people that moral policies must be adopted, not to adopt immoral policies in order to chase votes. The Labour Party is the opposite of politics.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
💚💚💚
Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction (Lambeth) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 48.3% (+10.5)
🌹 LAB: 39.7% (-10.3)
🌳 CON: 5.0% (-0.2)
➡️ RFM: 3.7% (New)
🔶 LDM: 3.3% (-2.1)
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2022.
🌍 GRN: 48.3% (+10.5)
🌹 LAB: 39.7% (-10.3)
🌳 CON: 5.0% (-0.2)
➡️ RFM: 3.7% (New)
🔶 LDM: 3.3% (-2.1)
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2022.
May 2, 2025 at 6:28 AM
💚💚💚
Why is this man still speaking? And why is anyone listening to him?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Climate plan based on phasing out fossil fuels doomed to fail, says Tony Blair
Former PM claims net zero policies losing public support and says there should be greater focus on carbon capture
www.theguardian.com
April 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Why is this man still speaking? And why is anyone listening to him?
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Reposted by Carrie Lou Hamilton
Mark Carney named Canada's Next Top Colonizer
April 29, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Mark Carney named Canada's Next Top Colonizer
When the world is this sh*t you gotta take the victories you can. Good riddance Pierre. Take your anti-harm-reduction hate machine to h*ll with you. #harmreduction #canada
ottawacitizen.com/news/pierre-...
ottawacitizen.com/news/pierre-...
Conservatives lose election; Poilievre loses Carleton riding
The Conservative leader will not be the next prime minister, nor will he return as a local MP.
ottawacitizen.com
April 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM
When the world is this sh*t you gotta take the victories you can. Good riddance Pierre. Take your anti-harm-reduction hate machine to h*ll with you. #harmreduction #canada
ottawacitizen.com/news/pierre-...
ottawacitizen.com/news/pierre-...
Not THE story of the night. But good point. Women over 50 rock just as we are, not as people under 40 think we should look (just wait babies, you’ll be here soon enough!)
Elizabeth May is the only woman over 50 on CTV that looks like the women over 50 that I know look like. Like do whatever you want to make you feel fuckable or whatever but it would be good to get some representation out here of what woman look like without intervention.
April 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Not THE story of the night. But good point. Women over 50 rock just as we are, not as people under 40 think we should look (just wait babies, you’ll be here soon enough!)
Part 2
-So much of the electorate voting far-right is not a victory of the Left
-The cutting of public services is not a victory of the Left
-Ignoring the cost of living in Canada and only focussing on Trump as electorate palliative is not a victory of the Left
-Patriotism is not a victory of the Left 2/2
-The cutting of public services is not a victory of the Left
-Ignoring the cost of living in Canada and only focussing on Trump as electorate palliative is not a victory of the Left
-Patriotism is not a victory of the Left 2/2
April 29, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Part 2
Important post re: victory of Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) in yesterday’s election.
So Canada can catch its breath this morning, but before the big analysis in European media comes out, let me help you:
-The LPC victory is not a victory of the Left
-The continuation of neoliberal violence is not a victory of the Left
-A white-settler oil future is not a victory of the Left
1/2
-The LPC victory is not a victory of the Left
-The continuation of neoliberal violence is not a victory of the Left
-A white-settler oil future is not a victory of the Left
1/2
April 29, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Important post re: victory of Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) in yesterday’s election.
This anti-trans ruling is a threat to all of us. More hate. More exclusion. Thanks @carladenyer.bsky.social for your words and solidarity.
I know there are many trans and non-binary people who will be feeling deeply worried today, caught in the midst of a media storm as they try to simply live their lives. Please know that I stand with you - today, tomorrow and always.
My statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling today:
My statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling today:
April 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This anti-trans ruling is a threat to all of us. More hate. More exclusion. Thanks @carladenyer.bsky.social for your words and solidarity.