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We are happy to present you with the Election Edition of the ASA Monthly Newsletter!
Americans for Safe Access launched the Compassionate Candidate Campaign to provide candidates in the 468 Congressional races in the 2024 Election information on policies that will improve the lives of medical cannabis patients. With one week until the election, ASA has put together this special edition of that ASA monthly newsletter to bring you the information you need on November 5th.
ELECTION 2024: 5 FACTS EVERY MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENT ADVOCATE NEEDS TO KNOW
As we head toward the 2024 election, it’s clear that cannabis policies will shift in the next Congress, impacting the lives of patients and families across the nation. Here are the five most important facts every medical cannabis patient should know leading into this pivotal election.
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COMPASSIONATE CANDIDATE CAMPAIGN ACTIONS!
While presidential candidates make headlines, it’s Congress that can enact meaningful change for patients. With 468 Congressional and Senate races at stake, this election is our chance to ensure that compassionate, patient-focused policies are on the agenda.
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RECENT NEWS
What’s At Stake in the 2024 Election?
The positive impacts of medical cannabis on patients and the healthcare systems that serve them are profound and far-reaching. Today, cannabis-based therapies provide relief to over 6 million Americans registered in medical cannabis programs in 38 states, D.C.,
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RECENT NEWS
Behind the Spotlight:
Only Congress Can Change Cannabis Laws for Patients
Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has been at the forefront of fighting for patients’ rights to access medical cannabis across four presidencies since our founding in 2002.
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Lessons from Capitol Hill:
Patients Need to Set the Record Straight on Medical Cannabis Ahead of Election 2024
On September 26th, medical cannabis advocates from Hawaii to Florida gathered on Capitol Hill for the Validated Voices Summit, representing patients from across the nation.
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Is your ASA Membership Current?
There are a lot of things medical cannabis supporters have to worry about, but your ASA membership status shouldn't be one of them!
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ASA in the News
The Financial: Medical cannabis in chronic pain management
Steph Sherer, Founder and President of Americans for Safe Access (ASA), discusses the prevalence, challenges, and treatments for chronic pain management.
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Green Dispensary Marketing Podcast: Your Right to Choose Cannabis as Medicine is at Risk
"In this episode, Samuel Fisher interviews Steph Sherer, the founder of ASA. Steph shares her inspiring journey as a pioneer in cannabis activism, detailing how ASA has been at the forefront of patient rights, policy reform, and medical research advocacy. Learn how ASA is shaping the future of medical cannabis access and fighting for patients' rights across the nation."
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Make Your Voice Count! Take the Survey Today!
Our survey is closing soon, and we need YOUR input! This is your opportunity to share your thoughts and help shape the future of medical cannabis advocacy. Your feedback is crucial in guiding our efforts to improve patient access and influence policy change.
Be part of this vital conversation – take the survey before it closes!
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<[link removed]>Join ASA Staff, Advisors, Chapters, Members, & Affiliates for this post-election webinar. We will discuss the impacts of the election, a potentially jam-packed lame-duck session, National Days of Action: December 2024, the DEA rescheduling hearings, and preparing for the 47th president & 119th Congress.
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<[link removed]>FREE WEBINAR: Cannabis Product Recalls: What They Mean for the Health of Patients & Cannabis Programs
Watch Americans for Safe Access (ASA) for a Roundtable discussion on cannabis product recalls with key stakeholders to discuss the basics of recalls, how they work, what they mean for patients and consumer health, and why they signal a functioning cannabis regulatory system.
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OCTOBER DONOR CAMPAIGN
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