Maritza Perez - DPA · [email protected]

March 14, 2022 at 5:32 PM

Congress Fails on Drug Policy Reform in New Budget

Take Action Now Friend, Last Friday, the annual budget was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden. Unfortunately, it maintains much of the drug war status quo with harmful policies that fall short on funding for syringes and harm reduction, extend class-wide sched…

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  Maritza Perez - DPA · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Sign our Petition to House Leaders: Pass the MORE Act ASAP

This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Demand marijuana justice now! Friend, Despite repeated commitments to pass the MORE Act in the House, leadership has failed to bring it to a floor vote yet.   There’s no excuse to keep stalling on lo…

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  Joe · [email protected]

February 15, 2022 at 7:41 PM

Do it before midnight, Friend

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Friend, it’s your last chance to become a member of the Reformers Club with a monthly donation and have your gifts matched month-after-month for twelve months!    Your monthly gift is…

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  Maritza Perez - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

February 10, 2022 at 10:36 PM

Take Action: Biden Admin Backtracks on Harm Reduction for Safer Smoking

Health policy must be driven by evidence, not clickbait Friend,   This week, distorted headlines took over social media in response to safer smoking supplies being included in new federal funding for critical harm reduction services. The viral hashtag and memes were rooted in racism,…

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  Joe · [email protected]

February 8, 2022 at 7:44 PM

Friend, don’t let this get away!

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Friend, Look over your shoulder. The drug war is still there.   Arresting people for possession. Denying those who fail a drug test housing, employment, even access to…

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  Joe · [email protected]

February 3, 2022 at 6:00 PM

FW: Friend, claim your spot!

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Friend, You play an important role in our shared fight to end this drug war. That’s why a generous donor is offering you a rare opportunity to have a special seat at the table: Your …

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  Theshia Naidoo - DPA · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 4:17 PM

One year of drug decriminalization in Oregon

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Help us make the most of our momentum. Friend, We made history when Oregon became the first state in the nation to decriminalize possession of all drugs and expand acces…

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  Theshia Naidoo - DPA · [email protected]

January 28, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Join Us: Declining to Prosecute, Drug Decriminalization, and Public Health

Register now for this virtual event. Friend, I’m pleased to invite you to Declining to prosecute: The role of prosecutors in drug decriminalization and promoting public health, a free virtual discussion series on February 9 and February 16.   With your support, DPA has been leading…

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  Ellen Flenniken - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

January 26, 2022 at 8:41 PM

Victory: Mississippi Passes Medical Marijuana...Again!

This milestone is justice for patients and voters. Friend, I’m happy to let you know that the Mississippi Legislature has just voted to legalize medical marijuana! This win comes after the similar voter-passed Initiative 65 was overturned last year by the Supreme Court via a technic…

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  Joe · [email protected]

January 25, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Change taking too long?

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Dear Friend, Drug policy reform is important to you. You see how the drug war has criminalized people for what they put in their bodies. How it’s been used as a harmfu…

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  Maritza Perez - DPA · [email protected]

January 20, 2022 at 6:05 PM

Tell Congress to Act on Promise of Marijuana Justice

Help us pass the MORE Act in the House. Friend, Marijuana is one of the few issues that most Americans agree on – an overwhelming 91% of U.S. adults believe it should be legal for medical or adult use.   Yet prohibition continues to ruin lives and entire communities with hundreds o…

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  Maritza & Jeannette - DPA · [email protected]

January 11, 2022 at 6:31 PM

Join Us Next Week: Criminal Justice Reform Through a Latinx Lens

We'll discuss drug decriminalization and so much more. Friend, Please register to join us for Advancing Criminal Justice Reform Through a 21st Century Latinx Lens (Part 2), a free virtual event next Thursday, January 20, and Friday, January 21.  Building off of our successful first…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

January 8, 2022 at 4:02 PM

5 of DPA’s Big Accomplishments from 2021

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view.  DPA had one of our most successful years in our efforts to dismantle the drug war and build effective and compassionate alternatives in its place. January Newsletter …

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  Maritza Perez - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 9:09 PM

People over profits: Congress can pass equitable marijuana banking this year

Federal reform shouldn't leave people behind. Friend, Last month, we successfully fought back an attempt by big industry to pass the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act in Congress. While we agree that marijuana businesses need access to banking services, the bill priorit…

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  Kassandra · [email protected]

January 3, 2022 at 1:00 AM

Friend, thank you for standing with us in 2021

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Now there’s a new year to create new change Dear Friend, First, I want to wish you a Happy New Year! It’s been a big few years for drug policy reform. We took huge stri…

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  Joe Salas · [email protected]

January 1, 2022 at 12:00 AM

Friend, HOURS LEFT to triple your gift

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Let's end the drug war Friend, Thanks to friends like you, last year was a turning point in the drug war that’s lasted 5 decades. We achieved all drug decriminalization in Oregon. Hop…

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  Joe · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Friend, it's GO time - FINAL DAY

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. 3X your impact to end the drug war Friend, I know you share a desire for a world where people have the freedom to use drugs if they choose and where the drug war and its…

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  Maritza · [email protected]

December 30, 2021 at 6:00 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. ONE DAY LEFT to triple match your gift to uproot the drug war Friend, Don’t miss this opportunity to have your gift TRIPLE with matching funds. Please make a special ye…

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  Joe · [email protected]

December 29, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Friend, stop the lies!

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. It’s about dignity Dear Friend, Right now, someone in the U.S. is enduring the humiliation of peeing in a cup to “prove” they’re “capable” of performing a job. You, you…

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  Theshia · [email protected]

December 28, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Friend, barely 72 hours left to strengthen the fight

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. We can’t let up in the fight Dear Friend, We are living through exciting, but nail-biting times. In moments like these, taking action not only feels good, it also has a…

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  Joe · [email protected]

December 27, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Yes, Friend, three times the impact!

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Friend, How urgent is it that we end the drug war? 31 seconds. That’s how often someone is arrested for simple drug possession in the United States. This is urgent. We…

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  Joe · [email protected]

December 26, 2021 at 6:00 PM

FW: Friend: Urgent - Review your match status

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Time is almost up Hi Friend, I wanted to make sure you saw this message and took this rare opportunity to make your impact go 3X as far in the fight to end this disastrous war on drug…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 6:00 PM

[Response Requested] What are your 2022 Drug Policy Reform Priorities?

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Help steer the next year of reforms Dear Friend,   There is a lot to do in the upcoming year – simple drug possession remains the most arrested offense in the United Stat…

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  Joe · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 6:24 PM

Friend, momentum is building

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. It’s time to ramp up the fight to end the drug war Friend, Thanks to member support we are making real progress to rollback this awful drug war. And momentum continues to grow.   We c…

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  Maritza - DPA · [email protected]

December 20, 2021 at 7:18 PM

Friend, your 3X match is here!

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Priority: Decriminalize all drugs, now! Dear Friend, For 50 years the drug war has been used to criminalize us for the personal choices we make. And due to targeted enf…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

December 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Friend: Urgent - Review your match status

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Only days left to triple your impact Friend, we get it. At this point in the year, your inbox is probably crowded with requests. But if you care about the fight to end the war…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 7:34 PM

POLL: Friend, what are your 2022 Drug Policy Reform Priorities?

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Let us know what you want to see next year. Friend, We’ve won significant victories in 2021 – victories that have reduced the role of criminalization, repaired the harms…

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  Joe - DPA · [email protected]

December 14, 2021 at 7:33 PM

FW: Friend, don’t miss your chance!

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. It’s time to end the drug war Friend, It’s unbelievable that if a parent tests positive even once, yes, ONCE for marijuana, they can lose custody of their children.   As Kassandra say…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

December 9, 2021 at 4:18 PM

25% off DPA store: Order now for delivery before holidays

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Special discount for you. Friend, we value your support in our fight to end the drug war and are pleased to offer you 25% off our entire store when you spend $30 or more.…

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  Kassandra · [email protected]

December 8, 2021 at 4:08 PM

Friend, it’s here!

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. It’s time to end the drug war Dear Friend, You have an incredible chance to strengthen the fight to end this devastating drug war. A generous donor just announced they …

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

December 4, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Overdose Deaths Exceeded 100,000 in First Year of Pandemic

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view.  In a victory over a decade in the making, New York City has become the first place in the United States to open overdose prevention centers (OPCs). December Newsletter …

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  Maritza Perez - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

December 3, 2021 at 9:45 PM

Urgent Action: Don’t Let Congress Prioritize Marijuana Profits Over People

Less than 72 hrs to act: demand marijuana justice now! Friend, The war on marijuana is a war on people. Yet instead of ending federal prohibition and advancing marijuana justice, Congress is rushing to pass a marijuana banking bill that would prioritize profits over people being har…

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  Maritza Perez - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

December 2, 2021 at 7:33 PM

Time is running out: House must pass MORE Act this year

Demand federal marijuana reform now! Friend, This week marks one year since our historic victory when the U.S. House passed the MORE Act – the first time a chamber of Congress has ever approved a bill that would deschedule marijuana to end federal criminalization and repair the harm…

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  Joe · [email protected]

December 2, 2021 at 12:00 AM

URGENT: Friend, we didn't meet our goal - Match Extended

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Friend, We didn’t meet our #GivingTuesday goal. We can’t leave any match money on the table. Please make a donation, now, so we can claim the full $50,000 match and…

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  Joe · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 12:01 AM

FW: Friend, time is running out! Midnight is approaching.

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Friend,   Don’t leave money on the table to fight against this disastrous drug war!   Your $50,000 3X Match opportunity expires tonight. Please give now to uproot the drug war from ou…

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  Maritza · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 7:01 PM

FW: Are these your goals, too?

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Dear Friend,   We’re driving bold federal drug policy reforms... and winning. But there’s so much more to be done. Simple drug possession remains the most arrested offense in the coun…

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  Kassandra & Melissa - DPA · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 5:07 PM

BREAKING: NYC to Open First Official Overdose Prevention Center Pilots in U.S.

Thanks for making this historic win possible. Friend, We just made history! Today Mayor de Blasio announced that New York City will open the first official overdose prevention center pilots ever in the United States.   This lifesaving win comes after years of hard-fought advocacy l…

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  Joe · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Do you want to stop punishing people for drug use?

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Friend, Today, as people globally give to make change, I hope you’ll generously include the Drug Policy Alliance in your #GivingTuesday donations.   Right now, drug…

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  Joe · [email protected]

November 29, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Friend, have you been impacted by the drug war?

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Friend, The horrible impacts of the drug war reach far and wide. You might have your own story of drug war harms. That’s why we must uproot this drug war!   Now is …

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  Joe · [email protected]

November 28, 2021 at 12:00 AM

It’s GO time. Let’s end this drug war

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Friend, Are you ready for #GivingTuesday on November 30th? We are! A generous donor just offered to match your #GivingTuesday gift 3X! Yes, matched three times!   #…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

November 26, 2021 at 2:06 PM

30% Off Drug Policy Shirts & Swag NOW

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Huge discount through this Monday! Friend, we hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are grateful for your support as we fight to end the war on drugs and are pleased …

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

November 25, 2021 at 12:00 AM

Friend, what are you thankful for?

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Friend, What a year we’ve had. With you by our side, we’ve fought hard against this disastrous drug war. And we’ve been winning. We’ve been winning groundbreaking refo…

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  Maritza Perez - DPA · [email protected]

November 18, 2021 at 12:02 AM

Overdose deaths soar – Congress must act now to save lives

Take action to help end this preventable crisis. Friend, Overdose deaths continue to soar with the latest numbers showing a record high of more than 100,000 deaths over the course of just one year.  This is heartbreaking and unacceptable — overdose deaths are preventable but the mi…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

November 13, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Drug Decriminalization Campaign Launched in D.C.

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view.  DPA has launched a major campaign to pass legislation in Washington, D.C. to decriminalize drug possession and increases access to harm reduction and health services. November News…

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  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

November 11, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Visit our store for shirts, stickers, and free resources

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Show your support for ending the drug war. Friend, we’ve always been able to count on you as we fight to end the war on drugs. Now show your support with DPA merch – visi…

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  Kassandra Frederique - DPA · [email protected]

November 3, 2021 at 4:06 PM

One year ago today: Our historic drug decriminalization win in Oregon

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Help us make the most of our momentum. Friend, Today marks one year since voters overwhelmingly passed Measure 110 and made Oregon the first state in the nation to decri…

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  Joe · [email protected]

October 31, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Deadline approaching at midnight, Friend

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Less than 12 hours left. Friend, this is your final opportunity to become a member of the Reformers Club and unlock an extra $100 to help fight back against this disastrous drug war.  …

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  Joe · [email protected]

October 28, 2021 at 5:43 PM

Time is running out: unlock $100 to end the drug war!

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Your support is critical, Friend Friend, Today is your second-to-last day to become the newest member of the Reformers Club and unlock $100 in matching funds to help…

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  Melissa Moore - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]

October 23, 2021 at 3:08 PM

Join us Wednesday: Employment, the Drug War, and Economic Disaster

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Register for this important conversation. Friend, The drug war has invaded the workplace with disastrous drug testing and drug record discrimination policies that deny p…

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  Queen Adesuyi - DPA · [email protected]

October 21, 2021 at 4:06 PM

Our New Campaign to Decriminalize Drugs in D.C.

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Let's end arrests for drug possession in the District. Friend,  You’ve helped us make history with groundbreaking victories to decriminalize drugs and invest in hea…

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