Gary Webb quotes

Gary Webb was an American investigative journalist known for his groundbreaking reporting on the CIA's involvement in drug trafficking. Born in 1955, Webb's career spanned over two decades, during which he worked for various newspapers and won numerous awards for his work. He gained national attention for his series "Dark Alliance," which detailed the CIA's connection to the spread of crack cocaine in Los Angeles during the 1980s. Despite facing backlash and controversy, Webb stood by his reporting until his death in 2004. His work continues to be studied and debated, making him a significant figure in investigative journalism. Learn more about Gary Webb and his impactful journalism today.

After spending three years of my life looking into this, I am more convinced than ever that the U.S. government's responsibility for the drug problems in South Central Los Angeles and other inner cities is greater than I ever wrote in the newspaper.

- Gary Webb

You can't believe the government - on anything. And you especially can't believe them when they're talking about important stuff.

- Gary Webb