Kassandra Frederique - DPA · [email protected]

May 15, 2021 at 4:01 PM

The drug war obstructs public benefits

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Learn how the drug war invades critical systems Friend, Uprooting the Drug War exposes the consequences of the drug war in nearly every sector of civil life – educa…

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  Maritza Perez - DPA · [email protected]

May 13, 2021 at 7:30 PM

End police militarization fueled by the drug war

Take action to help abolish the 1033 program. Friend, The war on drugs has fueled violent policing practices that have contributed to the police killings of Breonna Taylor and too many others.   Under federal law, the 1033 program plays a major role by giving law enforcement free mi…

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  Theshia Naidoo · [email protected]

May 12, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Friend, help us end the drug war

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. TRIPLE YOUR GIFT to help decriminalize drugs Dear Friend,   The most vital step to dismantling the drug war and disrupting racist policing is to decriminalize all d…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

May 11, 2021 at 5:01 PM

This Week: Advancing Criminal Justice Reform Through a 21st Century Latinx Lens

Register to join us this week. Friend, I hope you will register to join us for Advancing Criminal Justice Reform Through a 21st Century Latinx Lens, this Thursday, May 13 and Friday, May 14 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm PST.    This virtual convening will focus on the interconnected and dive…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

May 3, 2021 at 3:29 PM

Advancing Criminal Justice Reform Through a 21st Century Latinx Lens

Register to join us next week. Friend, I hope you will register to join us for Advancing Criminal Justice Reform Through a 21st Century Latinx Lens, on Thursday, May 13 and Friday, May 14 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm PST.    This virtual convening will focus on the interconnected and divers…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

May 1, 2021 at 3:02 PM

May Newsletter: Biden Administration Doubles Down on Harmful Drug Enforcement

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view.  DPA will be hosting an online discussion on Public Benefits, the Drug War, and Denial of Benefits on May 26. May Newsletter DPA Hosting Webinar on How the Drug Wa…

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  Grant Smith - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

April 26, 2021 at 9:33 PM

Vote soon: Don’t let Congress ramp up the drug war

Take action to oppose harsh drug laws. Friend, The U.S. House recently voted to extend a harmful Trump-era policy that increases the use by federal prosecutors of severe mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses.   As soon as tomorrow, the Senate will vote and we need your help.…

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  Kassandra Frederique - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

April 23, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Join us on 4/28: Child Welfare, the Drug War, and Family Separation

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Friend,   The drug war has taken root in critical systems we depend on and has doled out punishments that go far beyond arrests and incarceration. It has invaded the chi…

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  Kassandra Frederique · [email protected]

April 20, 2021 at 10:17 PM

The Derek Chauvin Verdict and the Drug War

Friend, The jury just returned guilty verdicts on all three counts for Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd.    We never needed a trial or a jury to tell us how George Floyd died. We witnessed those painful nine minutes and 29 seconds with our own eyes.    And the truth is, w…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

April 20, 2021 at 2:01 PM

It’s 4/20: Take Action for Marijuana Justice

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. We need federal reform: Contact Congress today. Friend,   Today is 4/20 and we’ve got a lot to celebrate thanks to you.    From our recent victories legalizing marijuana …

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  Joe Salas - DPA · [email protected]

April 19, 2021 at 8:50 PM

Friend, don’t sleep on drug policy reform

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Unlock $420 before midnight Friend, this is your final chance to join the Reformers Club and unlock $420 for drug policy reform. Lives and futures are at stake, so there is no time to …

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  Joe Salas · [email protected]

April 19, 2021 at 2:28 PM

Friend, there’s money on the table

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Reply by midnight Friend, did you see the exciting news? A generous donor has offered to add $420 to your first monthly gift -- but you must send it before midnight tonight!   This off…

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  Melissa Moore - DPA · [email protected]

April 17, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Take action: Uproot the drug war from the child welfare system

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. The drug war is tearing families apart. Friend,   The drug war harms everyone and our new initiative shows how stigma and biased drug war policies have contaminated …

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  Kassandra Frederique - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

April 16, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Join Us on 4/20: Cannabis Reform in the South

Register now for this important conversation. Friend, With our recent marijuana legalization wins in New Mexico and New York, and Virginia becoming the first Southern state to legalize, it’s clear that there’s so much opportunity for reform, especially in the South.    Please regist…

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  Joe Salas · [email protected]

April 14, 2021 at 3:49 PM

Friend, your first monthly gift matched!

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Unlock $420 for DPA Dear Friend,   I’ll get right to the point: if you join me in the Reformers Club with a monthly donation today, you’ll unlock an extra $420 to he…

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  Queen Adesuyi - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Virginia legalizes marijuana - demand federal reform now!

VA, NY, and NM legalized - now we need federal reform Friend, Virginia just became the first state in the South to legalize marijuana! We’re thankful to our allies for reaching this major milestone in the fight for justice, and it comes just days after our wins in New York and New Mexi…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

April 8, 2021 at 3:36 PM

How friends like you helped DPA shape drug policy reform in 2020

This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Here’s your copy of DPA’s 2020 Annual Report Friend, At DPA, 2020 was a year of fear and hope, but also clarity of purpose: we have always known that the war on drugs is a war on people, and we will…

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  Queen Adesuyi - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

April 7, 2021 at 6:02 PM

Take action: Demand marijuana justice for all

NY and NM legalized - now we need federal reform Friend, Last week, we made history with major victories legalizing marijuana in New York and New Mexico centered in equity and social justice.    Now 17 states and 40% of the population live in places where marijuana is legal. It’s cl…

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  Joe Salas · [email protected]

April 6, 2021 at 3:14 PM

Friend, unlock $420 for DPA!

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Help us meet our goal of 42 new Reformers by 4/20 Dear Friend,   Together, we can do more to end the drug war. Thanks to dedicated supporters like you:   •   …

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

April 3, 2021 at 3:01 PM

April Newsletter: New York and New Mexico Legalize Marijuana

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view.  In a historic week, both New York and New Mexico legalized marijuana for adult use and began to repair the harms of prohibition. April Newsletter Back to Back Vict…

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  Emily Kaltenbach - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

April 1, 2021 at 3:39 AM

Victory: New Mexico legalizes cannabis!

Thank you for making this win possible. Friend, I’m excited to let you know that New Mexico lawmakers just approved legislation to legalize cannabis and repair the harms of prohibition, and Governor Lujan Grisham is expected to sign it into law very soon.    This major victory is th…

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  Melissa Moore - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

March 31, 2021 at 2:50 AM

Victory: New York legalizes marijuana!

Thank you for making this win possible. Friend, We just made history! Today, the New York State Legislature overwhelmingly approved a bill to legalize marijuana that centers equity and social justice, and Governor Cuomo is expected to sign it into law shortly.    Thank you for makin…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

March 24, 2021 at 7:31 PM

Biden fires staff for marijuana use – take action now!

Tell Biden to stop denying employment based on drug use. Friend, The White House recently confirmed that it fired five staffers because they admitted to past marijuana use despite previous announcements that it wouldn’t do that.    Biden is reverting back to harmful drug war policie…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

March 13, 2021 at 4:02 PM

FW: Policing, the Drug War, and Breonna Taylor

It's time to end drug war-fueled police militarization. Friend, today is the one year anniversary of the tragic police killing of Breonna Taylor. As I mentioned in my last email below, the drug war is responsible for her death and far too many others.    I encourage you to learn more a…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

March 11, 2021 at 5:25 PM

Policing, the Drug War, and Breonna Taylor

It's time to end drug war-fueled police militarization. Friend, This week marks one year since Breonna Taylor was killed in her home by police officers during a no-knock raid to pursue evidence of suspected drug crimes that were revealed to have nothing to do with her.    The drug w…

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  me, Joe Salas · [email protected]

February 25, 2021 at 3:41 PM

FW: Did you miss my email?

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. RSVP for Friend Friend, don’t miss out on your special gift. We’re reserving your NO MORE DRUG WAR tote bag in anticipation of your response.   Together, we have accomplished amazing t…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

February 23, 2021 at 4:08 PM

[QUIZ] Friend, test your knowledge of drug laws

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Let’s continue to dismantle the drug war in 2021 Dear Friend, How will you score on your knowledge of drug laws? A lot is changing for the better, thanks to the wor…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

February 23, 2021 at 12:11 AM

Victory in NJ: Marijuana Legalization Signed into Law

Friend, Today, the New Jersey legislature voted for — and Governor Murphy signed — legislation to legalize marijuana for adult use, following a successful ballot question in November where voters overwhelmingly demonstrated their support for it.   Thank you for making this victory …

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  Joe Salas · [email protected]

February 18, 2021 at 4:29 PM

Don’t miss out, Friend

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Please donate by 2/28 to receive your tote bag Friend, I invite you to take the next step by joining our Reformers Club as a monthly donor. As a Reformer, you’ll hel…

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  Kassandra Frederique · [email protected]

February 16, 2021 at 4:27 PM

Uprooting the Drug War

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Learn how the drug war invades critical systems Friend,   I’m excited to let you know that we just launched Uprooting the Drug War, our major new initiative that exp…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

February 14, 2021 at 4:34 PM

No Gimmicks, Just Genuine Appreciation

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Thank you for being a part of this movement Friend,   Today, your inbox is most likely filled with Valentine’s Day related emails...so, we’ll get right to the point.   W…

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  Maritza Perez - DPA · [email protected]

February 13, 2021 at 4:25 PM

Don’t let Biden pick a prohibitionist drug czar

Tell Biden the drug czar must support reform. Friend, President Biden will likely soon announce his nominee for the next Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) or ‘drug czar’. Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy is campaigning for the role and his harmful and …

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  Joe Salas · [email protected]

February 9, 2021 at 4:08 PM

FW: Take the Next Step for Drug Decriminalization

Take action to bring decriminalization to more places. Friend,   Did you have a chance to see Kassandra’s important update on drug decriminalization? As of February 1, people in Oregon will no longer be arrested simply for possessing drugs. Measure 110 is now officially in effect, mak…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

February 6, 2021 at 4:02 PM

February Newsletter: Drug Decriminalization in Oregon Has Officially Begun

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view.  DPA is driving campaigns to legalize marijuana in New York and New Mexico – two states where we have a long history of fighting to reform drug policy. February Newsletter …

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  Joe Salas · [email protected]

February 2, 2021 at 5:48 PM

FW: Amplify your voice

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. NO MORE DRUG WAR tote bag Friend, I hope you received my previous email about our limited time offer. If you join as a Reformer by 2/28, you will get our NO MORE DRUG WAR tote bag.   …

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  Kassandra Frederique - DPA · [email protected]

February 1, 2021 at 3:05 PM

An Historic Day for Drug Decriminalization

Take action to bring decriminalization to more places. Friend, Last November, we made history when Oregon became the first state in the country to pass a ballot initiative to decriminalize possession of small amounts of all drugs and increase access to treatment, recovery, harm redu…

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  Kassandra Frederique · [email protected]

January 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Friend, get a sneak peek at DPA’s 2020 Annual Report

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. We were built for this moment Friend,   At the Drug Policy Alliance, 2020 was a year of fear and hope, but also clarity of purpose: we have always known that the war…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

January 26, 2021 at 3:49 PM

Special Offer for you, Friend

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Amplify your voice with our exclusive NO MORE DRUG WAR tote Friend,   For too long, the war on drugs has devastated families, violated human rights, and wasted taxpa…

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  Maritza Perez - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

January 20, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Tell the Biden administration to prioritize drug policy reform

Take action on this Inauguration Day. Friend, It’s Inauguration Day and we look forward to working with President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Congress to advance drug policy reform across the country.    For far too long, the drug war has taken root in our everyday lives, harm…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

January 16, 2021 at 4:01 PM

January Newsletter: Cuomo Announces New York Marijuana Legalization Push

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view.  January Newsletter Congress Eliminates Student Aid Barriers for People with Convictions   In December, Congress passed an omnibus spending package which inclu…

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  Joe Salas · [email protected]

January 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM

FW: Friend, did you hear the news?

Congress restores aid for students with drug convictions Friend,   You know that the impact of the drug war reaches far beyond the criminal legal system into almost every aspect of our society.   That’s why I wanted to make sure you saw the recent email from my colleague Grant Smith, a…

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  Grant Smith - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

January 6, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Congress restores aid for students with drug convictions

Friend, We won a major federal victory just a couple weeks ago and I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss it. The year-end omnibus spending package passed by Congress included provisions lifting decades-long bans on student financial aid for people behind bars and those with drug co…

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  Kassandra Frederique · [email protected]

January 1, 2021 at 9:01 PM

Cheers to the new year, Friend!

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. A New Year for Drug Policy Reform Happy New Year Friend,   I hope this message finds you well and excited about all that we have accomplished together during a time …

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  Joe Salas · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 8:57 PM

Friend, there’s still time to 3X your impact.

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Decriminalize all drugs in 2021 Friend, there are a lot of ways to ring in the new year.   Because of this movement and the policies we have changed, there are tens of thousands of few…

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  Maritza Perez · [email protected]

December 31, 2020 at 1:03 PM

Friend, the triple match ends tonight!

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Last day to 3X your impact. Friend, with any new administration comes new challenges and new opportunities. Please stand with us now to seize the moment and keep up …

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  Maritza Perez · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 4:44 PM

Friend, help us reach the goal.

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Matching funds until tomorrow... Friend, people like you have spoken and they want change.   This November, they voted to decriminalize all drugs and increase access…

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  Joe Salas · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 6:26 PM

Just two days left, Friend

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Change the future of drug policy reform Friend, In 2021, we have an obligation to end drug war fueled mass criminalization and increase access to evidence-based treatment and health s…

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  Maritza Perez · [email protected]

December 28, 2020 at 4:18 PM

Friend, barely 72 hours left...

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Triple your impact to save lives Friend,   You know the drug war leads to high arrest rates and mass incarceration. It’s unjust and racially biased against Black, L…

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  Kassandra Frederique · [email protected]

December 26, 2020 at 8:00 PM

FW: POLL: What are your 2021 Drug Policy Reform Priorities?

  Tell us what you want to see next year Dear Friend,   There is a lot to do in the upcoming year – simple drug possession remains the most arrested offense in the United States. And if past years are an indication, more than 70,000 people will die of an accidental drug overdose this ye…

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  Joe Salas · [email protected]

December 23, 2020 at 8:01 PM

FW: Only 8 days left!

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Act Now: 3X your gift Friend, I don’t want you to miss Amelia’s story. It will remind you how critical it is to stop punishing people for using drugs and instead focus on life-saving h…

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