Announcement

The Centre for Addictions Research of BC and the BC Mental Health and Addictions Research Network present... Weighing the scientific evidence for drug testing in the workplace as a safety intervention

Dear Friend, I would like to invite you to come join Tommy Chong and myself at my home in Oakland, CA for a great party to raise money for my defense fund. The party will celebrate how far we've come in legalizing Medical Marijuana as well as provide me with the money I need to fund my current trial that is defending all of our rights. Come out for some great food, groovy music and a great time.

This is an exploratory event to determine if activists and donors in Massachusetts are willing to invest the necessary time and money to put a possible initiative on the November 2008 ballot. Such a measure would eliminate the threat of arrest and jail for adults in possession of up to one ounce of marijuana. Instead, this offense would be punishable by a citation and a $100 fine. MPP’s Rob Kampia will be the guest speaker for this event. There will be a cash bar.

The Senlis Council, in collaboration with The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), will be holding a symposium on “A Cohesive Strategy for the Future of Afghanistan: Reconciling Counter-Insurgency, Counter-Narcotics and Reconstruction Efforts.”

The party will be hosted by Joe Rogan, from NBC's "Fear Factor" and Comedy Central's "The Man Show," and will feature rapper, producer, and film director DJ Pooh, who often collaborates with Ice Cube and has also worked with LL Cool J, Tupac Shakur, and Snoop Dogg.

Why: Elect 2007 officers, learn what we did in 2006 and visit with your old friends and make new ones. See you there! DPFT Board of Directors

On Saturday, January 27, the Miami-Dade Green Party and The Wallflower Gallery is going to be hosting a Forum on the Drug War. This educational event is going to gather various proponents for drug law reform and work to enhance some communication between various organizations and individuals. As part of this Forum, there will be panel discussion, information tables and question & answer sessions. In addition, there will be musical and spoken word performances by a selection of independent artists including Sweetbone.

NYCTJ Monthly Meeting Meetings are open to all friends and family members of people incarcerated in NYS prisons, ally organizations, and anyone concerned about this critical issue. Light refreshments served. Email Lauren Melodia at [email protected] or call 212.614.6481 to RSVP.

Art Show Reception/Fundraiser featuring the art of Anthony Papa at The Lower Eastside Girls Club Gallery For more information contact Caitlin Meissner 212.982.1633 ext. 105 http://www.girlsclub.org

The New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) Civil Rights Committee will host a screening of clips from the upcoming documentary, Disturbing the Universe: Radical Lawyer William Kunstler. The event is open to the public.