Maria McFarland Sánchez-Moreno · [email protected]

October 24, 2019 at 7:01 PM

For too long the War on Drugs has destroyed lives

  You have the power to stop it! Friend, The harms of the drug war are clear: death, corruption, and irreparable harm to individuals and families. Yet, some people in power think the answer is to double down on this cruel and senseless drug war.   You and I both know punitive approac…

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  Grant Smith · [email protected]

October 16, 2019 at 6:02 PM

Your Post Debate Analysis: Drug Decriminalization and the Overdose Crisis

Friend, Last night’s Democratic debate was a groundbreaking moment in presidential politics. For the first time ever, presidential candidates engaged in a serious discussion on the debate stage about removing criminal penalties for personal use and possession of drugs other than ma…

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  Grant Smith · [email protected]

October 15, 2019 at 7:09 PM

Your critical role in helping transform drug policy

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. You have the power to end the drug war in 2020 Friend, Right now, American politics is moving at breakneck speed. It can be hard to keep up, and to focus on the issues …

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  Grant Smith · [email protected]

October 15, 2019 at 7:09 PM

Your critical role in helping transform drug policy

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. You have the power to end the drug war in 2020 Friend, Right now, American politics is moving at breakneck speed. It can be hard to keep up, and to focus on the issues …

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  Joe Salas · [email protected]

October 9, 2019 at 7:01 PM

Marijuana Arrests Increase Yet Again

You can help change that Friend,   There were 663,367 arrests for a marijuana law violation across the United States in 2018. This is the second year in a row that marijuana arrests have increased, even as more states have legalized adult use. And the vast majority of these arrests a…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

October 5, 2019 at 3:01 PM

October Newsletter: Federal Judge Finds Supervised Consumption Site Does Not Violate Federal Law

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view.. A federal judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that a planned supervised consumption site (SCS) in Philadelphia does not violate the federal “crack house” statute. October Newsletter …

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  Queen Adesuyi - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

September 27, 2019 at 8:10 PM

House passes marijuana banking – now it’s time for justice

Let's end the federal war on marijuana and repair the harms of prohibition. Friend, This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SAFE Banking Act allowing marijuana businesses to access financial services, making it easier for them to operate and secure access to capital.…

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  Ellen Flenniken · [email protected]

September 23, 2019 at 8:00 PM

FW: Don’t Forget to Sign — The Time for Reform is Now

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Please sign the petition to support marijuana justice for all Hi Friend,   I wanted to make sure you saw this message and took a few moments to support marijuana justice for all.   I’m…

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  Ellen Flenniken · [email protected]

September 17, 2019 at 8:00 PM

Show of Support: the MORE Act

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Together we can end this disastrous drug war Friend, I wish you could meet Lawrence Harris.   He’s an example of the profound harm wrought by a war on drugs that crimina…

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  Michael Collins, Drug Policy Action · [email protected]

September 13, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Your Post Debate Analysis

Friend, Did you watch the third installment of the Democratic presidential debates last night? The 90 minute conversation touched on a multitude of issues including health care, immigration, the economy, and foreign policy. It also included a substantive discussion on the war on dr…

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  Ellen Flenniken · [email protected]

September 12, 2019 at 7:01 PM

INSIDE: Your personalized petition to Congress

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Tell Congress: End the War on Marijuana Friend, The success of the most comprehensive marijuana reform bill ever introduced in the United States Congress is at stake. I…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

September 11, 2019 at 3:01 PM

What do you want to hear at the debates?

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Tell DPA with this three question survey The next Democratic presidential debate is this Thursday. Take this three question survey to help DPA understand your inte…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

September 7, 2019 at 3:01 PM

September Newsletter: DPA Proposes Bold Solutions on International Overdose Awareness Day

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view.. In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, on August 31, DPA urged policymakers to adopt Bold Solutions to the Overdose Crisis, including innovative harm reduction services, dru…

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  Lindsay LaSalle - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

August 31, 2019 at 3:12 PM

5 Bold Solutions to the Overdose Crisis

It's International Overdose Awareness Day. Friend, Today is International Overdose Awareness Day — a day when we take time to remember those we’ve lost and work to make sure we don’t lose any more.    Drug overdose is currently the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S. The c…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

August 12, 2019 at 7:03 PM

Friend, why do we fight to end the drug war?

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Tell us: Take the DPA supporter survey. We know you care about ending the drug war. Now, we hope you’ll tell us why by taking our supporter survey. Your input infor…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

August 3, 2019 at 3:01 PM

August Newsletter: Most Comprehensive Marijuana Reform Bill Ever Introduced in Congress

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view.. After months of work by the Drug Policy Alliance and our allies, Senator Kamala Harris and Representative Jerry Nadler introduced the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (…

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  Michael Collins, Drug Policy Action · [email protected]

August 1, 2019 at 5:30 PM

Your Post Debate Analysis

Friend, The second series of Democratic presidential debates are now complete. Tuesday night’s debate focused overwhelmingly on healthcare, while last night, criminal justice reform along with marijuana legalization were two of the central issues nominees discussed. Drug Policy Act…

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  Widney Brown - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

July 25, 2019 at 7:02 PM

RE: Your Opportunity to Help Pass a Groundbreaking Marijuana Bill in Congress

The MORE Act is the most sweeping marijuana reform bill ever! Dear Friend, On Tuesday, the most sweeping marijuana reform bill ever was introduced in Congress. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE Act) would de-schedule marijuana at the federal level and …

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  Queen Adesuyi - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

July 23, 2019 at 2:13 PM

Most sweeping marijuana reform bill introduced in Congress

Tell Congress to support the MORE Act. Friend, I’m excited to let you know that the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (MORE Act) was just introduced by Representative Jerry Nadler and Senator Kamala Harris.   This is the most sweeping marijuana reform bill ever …

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  Michael Collins - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

July 15, 2019 at 7:01 PM

Your support is paying off...

...but there is still a ways to go. Dear Friend, Last week, the House Judiciary Committee held a groundbreaking hearing on marijuana reform. This was the first ever congressional committee hearing devoted to ending marijuana prohibition.    DPA was instrumental in bringing key witne…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

July 13, 2019 at 3:02 PM

July Newsletter: House Votes to Block Justice Department from Interfering in State Adult Use Marijuana Programs

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favor of a legislative amendment that will protect states’ adult-use marijuana programs from federal intervention. July Newslett…

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  Queen Adesuyi - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

July 10, 2019 at 1:07 PM

Today: Historic marijuana justice hearing in Congress

Friend, Today marks an historic turning point in how far we’ve come to end the war on marijuana and make racial justice fundamental to the future of legalization.   Tune in at 10AM ET to watch Congress hold its first ever hearing on the overhaul of federal marijuana laws, Marijuana…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

July 3, 2019 at 9:04 PM

Let's do this

Drug Policy Alliance Claim your 2018 DPA membership. Join Now The math is simple. The support of our members — advocates who believe in defending fundamental human rights — has allowed us to make an increasing amount of marijuana reform measures a re…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

June 30, 2019 at 8:54 PM

Let's start at the beginning

Drug Policy Alliance Learn more about the drug war.   A discriminatory history – and why we can't go back Let's start at the beginning:   The first anti-opium laws are created to criminalize Chinese immigrants in San Francisco. The first anti-cocaine law…

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  Heather Mangrum – DPA · [email protected]

June 27, 2019 at 8:38 PM

Friend, welcome to our movement

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Take our pledge to end the drug war. Stand with us – and take our pledge to end the drug war Add Your Name Friend, Welcome – and thank you for jo…

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