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  Maritza Perez - DPA · [email protected]
October 6, 2022 at 10:49 PM

Huge News: Biden moves on marijuana reform

Take action now to change federal law Friend, I’m thrilled to share that President Biden just announced major steps forward on marijuana policy reform! He said he will pardon every person with simple marijuana charges at the federal level, urge Governors to do the same in …
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
October 1, 2022 at 3:14 PM

California Passes Bill to End Workplace Marijuana Testing

Drug Policy Alliance   DPA has made exciting progress on marijuana and criminal justice in California, but we’ve also faced a setback on harm reduction. Fall Newsletter   California Passes Bill to End Workplace Marijuana Testing It’s been a busy summer in C…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 1:12 PM

We’ve never been closer

Drug Policy Alliance      Dear Friend,   President Nixon declared the war on drugs more than 50 years ago. Most Americans now agree that it was a bad decision. They support a new approach focused on public health and safety. They do not want punishment.   Th…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
September 13, 2022 at 4:11 PM

Advance drug decriminalization across the country

Oregon is building a new world, help us do it everywhere Friend, you helped us pave a new path forward with our historic win making Oregon the first state in the nation to decriminalize drugs and invest in health services when voters approved Measure 110 in November 2020. …
  Kassandra Frederique - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
August 31, 2022 at 2:29 PM

Help us curb the overdose crisis

Take action for Overdose Awareness Day Friend, if we are going to curb the overdose crisis and save lives then it’s time for meaningful action, not just awareness. As we commemorate this International Overdose Awareness Day, we must ensure our elected officials finally add…
  Joe Salas · [email protected]
August 30, 2022 at 1:09 PM

[ICYMI] Tonight’s match deadline

Drug Policy Alliance Dear Friend, Today is the last day to become one of DPA’s 50 new Reformers Club members and have your monthly gifts matched, dollar-for-dollar, for an entire year.   Tomorrow is International Overdose Awareness Day. As a supporter, you know that this country is e…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
August 29, 2022 at 1:08 PM

12X match deadline: MIDNIGHT TOMORROW

Drug Policy Alliance     Dear Friend,   Time is running out to join the Drug Policy Alliance’s Reformers Club and have your monthly gifts matched, dollar-for-dollar, for the next 12 months!   In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31,…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
August 23, 2022 at 3:10 PM

Stopping the overdose crisis can’t wait

Drug Policy Alliance     Drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. After decades of lawmakers supporting ineffective policies that have pushed people into a dangerous, unregulated drug market and criminalized them for what…
  Jeannette Zanipatin - DPA · [email protected]
August 23, 2022 at 12:04 AM

Terrible News: Vital overdose prevention bill vetoed in California

This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Governor Newsom just vetoed SB 57 Friend, I’m deeply disappointed to share that Governor Newsom just vetoed a lifesaving measure, SB 57, which would have made California the third jurisdiction in the n…
  Jeannette Zanipatin - DPA · [email protected]
August 18, 2022 at 12:05 AM

Petition Delivery to Newsom Tomorrow Morning: Last chance to sign for overdose prevention centers in California

This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Last chance to add your name and help save lives! Friend, thousands of people like you have signed our petition calling on Governor Newsom to sign SB 57, the lifesaving bill that would bring overdose pr…
  Joe Salas, Membership Director · [email protected]
August 15, 2022 at 2:59 PM

[12X MATCH] Give monthly to support lifesaving drug policies

Drug Policy Alliance   Dear Friend,   Do you know one of the best ways to help advocate for lifesaving drug policies in 2022 and beyond? By joining our Reformers Club!   Last year, more than 107,000 people died of a drug overdose in the United States, the highe…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
August 13, 2022 at 12:08 PM

LAST CHANCE: Should all drugs be legalized and regulated?

Drug Policy Alliance Take the 2022 Drug Policy Reform Survey Friend, the 2022 Drug Policy Reform Survey will close on Sunday, August 14th. We need to know your thoughts on the legalization of all drugs, marijuana reform, harm reduction policies, and other state and f…
  Jeannette Zanipatin - DPA · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 9:22 PM

Tell Gov. Newsom to bring overdose prevention programs to California

This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Take action now to save lives! Friend, there are rumors that Governor Newsom may veto SB 57, the lifesaving bill that would open overdose prevention programs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Oakland. …
  Maritza Perez - DPA · [email protected]
August 12, 2022 at 3:10 PM

Join us Wednesday: Equitable Access to Cannabis Banking

This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Let's ensure banking reform doesn't leave people behind. Friend, Please register to join us for Not a SAFE Bet: Equitable Access to Cannabis Banking next Wednesday, August 17, at noon ET.   I’m excit…
  Maritza Perez - DPA · [email protected]
August 10, 2022 at 9:10 PM

Free ALL the Brittney Griners here and abroad

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Tell Biden to release people behind bars and end marijuana prohibition. Friend,  Brittney Griner’s story has left people worldwide shocked and outraged at her months-long…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
August 9, 2022 at 6:12 PM

[Response Requested] Friend, we still need your response

Drug Policy Alliance Take the 2022 Drug Policy Reform Survey Friend, we’re more than ready for the next phase of ending the drug war and to continue building the bridge toward alternative policies grounded in health, equity, and human rights… Are you? Let us know what…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
August 5, 2022 at 2:09 PM

Friend, what is your most important reason for ending the drug war?

Drug Policy Alliance Take the 2022 Drug Policy Reform Survey Friend, let us know your answer to this and other questions when you take the 2022 Drug Policy Reform Survey. We know you care about ending this disastrous drug war. Now, we hope you’ll tell us why. Your inp…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
August 4, 2022 at 9:17 PM

New job opening: Help us end the drug war

This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Want to join our team? Friend, we know you care about ending the drug war and we appreciate your support to replace it with policies grounded in health, equity, and human rights.   If you’ve ever want…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
August 1, 2022 at 1:10 PM

The 2022 Drug Policy Reform Survey is here ✏️

Drug Policy Alliance Make your voice heard for the future of drug policy reform The war on drugs is, and always was, a lie. You know it is time for a new approach to drugs - one that ends the war while building a bridge to a new world where health, equity, and huma…
  Joe Salas · [email protected]
July 30, 2022 at 1:06 PM

FWD: 5 reasons we need to take action

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Dear Friend, I just wanted to make sure you saw this important email we sent you a few days ago.   The facts speak for themselves: the drug war has ruined countless lives, perpetuate…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
July 28, 2022 at 1:01 PM

5 reasons we need to take action

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view.       As we near the peak of summer, we are hard at work! Our mission to end the drug war and build a bridge toward health, equity, and human rights remains at the foref…
  Joe Salas · [email protected]
July 25, 2022 at 6:57 PM

Why are we still punishing people?

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view.       Dear Friend, The war on drugs is a war on people. In our country, we arrest and incarcerate people for using drugs, while there is inadequate access to effectiv…
  Maritza Perez, Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
July 24, 2022 at 3:00 PM

The Senate is our last obstacle to ending the federal war on marijuana

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Donate now to decriminalize drugs and invest in a health-centered approach to drug use! Senate takes up historic federal marijuana reform bill.   Help end the federal war on ma…
  Maritza Perez, Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
July 23, 2022 at 3:00 PM

The Senate is our last obstacle to ending the federal war on marijuana

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Donate now to decriminalize drugs and invest in a health-centered approach to drug use! Senate takes up historic federal marijuana reform bill.   Help end the federal war on ma…
  Maritza Perez - DPA · [email protected]
July 21, 2022 at 4:07 PM

Historic steps on marijuana reform in the U.S. Senate

This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Tell your Senators to advance marijuana justice now! Friend, I’m pleased to share that the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act just became the first comprehensive marijuana reform bill ever in…
  Kassandra Frederique · [email protected]
July 20, 2022 at 6:58 PM

Friend, what do you envision?

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Be a part of the collective power to end the drug war.       Dear Friend, Imagine if we didn’t treat people who use drugs like criminals. Imagine if we invested in h…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
July 20, 2022 at 1:06 PM

Which emails should we send you?

Tell us your communication preference. Friend, thanks for fighting alongside us to end the drug war and build a bridge to a new world with policies grounded in health, equity, and human rights. We know you care about ending the drug war and investing in communities; we als…
  Kassandra Frederique - DPA · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Outraged! Our Bodies, Our Choice, Our Shared Fight for Autonomy

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. An attack on autonomy for some of us is an attack on autonomy for all of us. Friend,  We are outraged at the Supreme Court’s ruling rolling back abortion rights for pregn…
  Hanna Sharif-Kazemi - DPA · [email protected]
June 17, 2022 at 2:31 PM

51 years of failure: Demand an end to the drug war

Advance our drug decriminalization bill in Congress. Friend, After 51 years of failure, our government continues its war on our communities by prioritizing criminalization as a response to drug use. Enough is enough: tell Congress it’s time to decriminalize drugs and invest in healt…
  Joe · [email protected]
June 1, 2022 at 1:28 PM

[Match Extended] Friend, your last chance

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Friend, the message below is the last time I’ll write to you about our fiscal year-end match.   Because it was extended to 11:59pm tonight. The future of drug policy reform in the sec…
  Joe Salas · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 6:07 PM

Friend, final hours of Triple Match

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Don’t miss out - 3X your impact Friend,   As an advocate for drug policy reform, you’re important to DPA’s work.   I want you to know that we’re *this close* to meeting …
  Joe · [email protected]
May 29, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Friend, barely 48 hours to 3X your gift

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Better drug policies depend on you Dear Friend,   You can help DPA end its fiscal year strong to fight even harder to end the drug war, decriminalize drugs, and save liv…
  Kassandra Frederique - DPA · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 7:50 PM

We need to talk...about legal regulation of all drugs

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Let's start this conversation. Friend, we have lost more than a million of our loved ones to overdose in the last two decades because of punitive policies that criminalize…
  Queen · [email protected]
May 24, 2022 at 6:57 PM

Friend, reminder ⏰

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. What’s at stake here Dear Friend,   I’ve told you that your fiscal year end gift will be TRIPLED – giving us even more power to advance important federal and state refor…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
May 21, 2022 at 3:01 PM

DPA’s Fight for Marijuana Justice, Decriminalization, and Harm Reduction

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view.  DPA is leading a campaign, DecrimPovertyDC, in partnership with HIPS, one of the city's leading harm reduction service providers. May Newsletter Welcome to the newe…
  Kassandra Frederique - DPA · [email protected]
May 20, 2022 at 7:35 PM

Legalizing drugs & more: This is how we end the drug war

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Introducing our new strategic vision. Friend, we all deserve to live our lives with dignity, within whole and loving communities, with the freedom to determine what is …
  Queen · [email protected]
May 18, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Friend, let’s fight even harder

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Dear Friend, I know you receive a lot of emails. But I also know you care deeply about ending this disastrous drug war. That’s why I wanted to make sure you knew that …
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
May 14, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Store Closing Tuesday: Last Chance for Everything $5 or Less

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Don't miss out on this discount. Friend, it's your last chance to shop at our online store which is closing next week. Everything is $5 or less and the deadline for fina…
  Emily Kaltenbach - DPA · [email protected]
May 13, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Marijuana and police reform wins in Texas

Voters roll back the drug war locally. Friend, Last week voters in Austin, Texas passed a ballot initiative to decriminalize marijuana and ban no-knock police warrants with more than 85% of the vote.  Our political and advocacy arm, Drug Policy Action, was proud to support this ini…
  Grant Smith - DPA · [email protected]
May 12, 2022 at 5:45 PM

New Overdose Data: Over 107,000 Deaths Driven by the Drug War

Save lives by demanding health-based solutions. Friend, The Centers for Disease Control just released new data showing there were more than 107,000 overdose deaths last year alone, a 15% increase from 2020.   It’s devastating to watch this crisis continue to claim so many of our lo…
  Kassandra · [email protected]
May 10, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Friend, introducing...

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Dear Friend, Great news for drug policy reform – and you!   Every $1 you send to the Drug Policy Alliance this month becomes $3 thanks to matching funds provided by a …
  Melissa Moore - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
April 26, 2022 at 3:06 PM

Tomorrow and Thursday: Drug War Dragnet Virtual Event

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Register for this first-of-its-kind conference. Friend, it's your last chance to join us this week for “Drug War Dragnet: Surveillance, Criminalization, and Freedom from Dru…
  Maritza Perez - DPA · [email protected]
April 25, 2022 at 2:26 PM

Reminder: The Fight for Marijuana Justice Continues This Week

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. When we free one person from the drug war, we free us all. > When we free one person from the drug war, we free us all. Dear Friend,   In case you missed it, I’m resending my invita…
  Melissa Moore - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
April 22, 2022 at 4:07 PM

Next Week: Drug War Dragnet Virtual Event

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Register for this first-of-its-kind conference. Dear Friend, Please register to join us next week for “Drug War Dragnet: Surveillance, Criminalization, and Freedom from Dru…
  Grant Smith - DPA · [email protected]
April 21, 2022 at 11:01 PM

New Drug Control Strategy: Steps up Harm Reduction...and the DEA

This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Fight for evidence-based health policies, not enforcement. Friend, Today the White House released its National Drug Control Strategy outlining what the federal government will prioritize during the c…
  Maritza · [email protected]
April 20, 2022 at 12:09 PM

Friend, any plans today?

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Celebrate + Fight for Marijuana Justice! Dear Friend, It’s 4/20, the holiday celebrating marijuana (but you knew that). From New York to California, and in the 16 other…
  Maritza - DPA · [email protected]
April 13, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Friend, are you in?

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Accelerate the fight for marijuana justice on 4/20 Dear Friend, It’s almost 4/20! A lot more than a date to celebrate, it’s a day to fight for marijuana justice. Even i…
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
April 9, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Store Closing Sale: Everything $15 or Less

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Dont' miss out on this sale. After many wonderful years, we made the decision to close our online store next month. We may open a print-on-demand model in the future but …
  Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
April 7, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Just Released: Building the Bridge – DPA’s 2021 Annual Report

This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Here’s your copy of DPA’s 2021 Annual Report Friend, At DPA, we had a big year in 2021, showing once again that our dreams are as achievable as they are urgent. We shrunk the reach of the criminal …
  Melissa Moore - Drug Policy Alliance · [email protected]
April 4, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Join Us: Drug War Surveillance in Our Everyday Lives

Drug Policy Alliance This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Register now for this virtual conference. Dear Friend, I am excited to invite you to register for “Drug War Dragnet: Surveillance, Criminalization, and Freedom from Drug Wa…