Drug Policy Alliance
NOVEMBER 2023
NEWSLETTER
DPA Convenes the International Drug Policy Reform Conference
DPA convened the biannual International Drug Policy Reform Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, last month. Around 1,500 advocates from across the U.S. and around the world attended. Our executive director, Kassandra Frederique, kicked off the event with a powerful speech.
Watch highlights from the speech
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Bereaved Families Urge Lawmakers to Embrace Harm Reduction
Hundreds of families who have lost loved ones to overdose have urged the federal government to support a health-based approach to drugs. DPA helped coordinate the families from across the U.S. to sign a public letter and organize vigils.
Read the letter
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DPA Calls on Biden Administration to Advance Marijuana Decriminalization
DPA and other advocates have unveiled a three-step proposal on how the Biden Administration should reform marijuana laws. The proposal’s goal is to decriminalize marijuana federally.
Read the proposal
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Donate Cryptocurrency to End the Drug War
DPA now accepts donations in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and over 100 leading cryptocurrencies. Making a cryptocurrency donation to DPA is a secure way to power the fight to end the drug war and repair its harms.
Learn how
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DPA Opposes Forced Drug Testing of San Francisco Welfare Recipients
The mayor of San Francisco has proposed forcing welfare recipients to undergo drug testing and forced drug treatment. DPA is strongly opposing this proposal.
Read our statement
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Senate Committee Passes Marijuana Banking Bill
A U.S. Senate committee has passed the SAFER Banking Act. This bill would promote fairness in marijuana banking, but it does not go far enough. DPA will continue to advocate for protections for people with past marijuana records.”
Learn more
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What did drug policy reformers take away from the International Drug Policy Reform Conference?
Watch our Twitter video to find out.
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Follow DPA on Twitter
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Drug Policy In The News
NPR - Reform Groups Want Big Changes to U.S. Drug Policy
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ABC-10 - Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Offering Drug Treatment Over Prison
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Filter - Stop Scapegoating Immigrants for the Fentanyl-Involved Overdose Crisis
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Boston - New Poll Finds 70 Percent Of Mass. Voters Support Establishing Safe Injection Sites
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Marijuana Moment - Ohio Voters Approve Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiative, Making It The 24th State To End Prohibition
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Street Roots - Measure 110 Shows Early Successes Despite Backlash
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