Prohibition in the United States

The Big Ban that Didn’t Work Out

On Wednesday, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed a ban on any drink larger than 16 ounces, which is a small or medium at most movie theaters. A year and a half ago, Bloomberg lead the New York City council in banning smoking in city parks. Cities across America have banned all sorts of things: […]

Ken Burns and Lynn Novick on ‘Prohibition’

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Prohibition: 90 years since bootlegging became cool

Conflict & Justice
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Drink Up! The Rebirth of The Speakeasy

Arts, Culture & Media