Organizations

Dear delegates, On behalf of the European Coalition for Just and Effective Drug Policies, a platform of more than 150 citizens’ association from around Europe, we wish to ask your attention for the following.

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[From our friends at The Sentencing Project] Florida: Continued Debate on Restoring the Vote Gov. Charlie Crist postponed a vote this week that would have allowed most formerly incarcerated individuals voting rights upon completion of sentence. The Florida Board of Executive Clemency was expected to vote in favor of the long-awaited change, but Crist did not want to isolate fellow Republican Attorney General Bill McCollum as the lone vote, according to the Miami Herald. “Obviously, I favor the restoration of civil rights and I am optimistic we will be able to get to that point, but I want to build a consensus before we go there,” said Crist following the state clemency board meeting.

A note from (LEAP) Assistant Speakers Bureau Coordinator Jodi James: LEAP would like you to help us welcome David Doddridge as our newest speaker. David had a distinguished career in law enforcement, including a tour undercover in L.A. Retiring after 21 years of service, David recognizes the greatest harms associated with drugs are the drug laws. You can read more about David Doddridge and all of LEAP’s incredible speakers on our bio page. With the addition of David Doddridge, LEAP boasts active speakers in 26 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and abroad.

The field coordinator is responsible for building and maintaining ASA’s field of organizers, and for maintaining communication between the field, ASA staff and ASA campaigns. The position is supervised and accountable to the Chief of Staff. This is a full-time, salaried position based out of ASA's Headquarters in Oakland, CA.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 Contact: Tony Newman 646-335-5384 Vancouver to Start Prescribing Oral Stimulants to Treat Addiction to Cocaine and Methamphetamine

ASA ACTION: Suit Seeks Correct Cannabis Info MICHIGAN: Flint Latest City to Consider Medical Measure SOUTH CAROLINA: State Bill Before Lawmakers VERMONT: Expansion of Medical Exemption in State

Maryland: Lawmakers Push to Restore Vote Maryland lawmakers are pushing a bill that would immediately restore the right to vote following release from prison, the Baltimore Sun reported. The proposed legislation would also change the current Maryland law which bans formerly incarcerated individuals with two felony convictions from voting three years after sentence completion. Bills have also been introduced that would restore voting rights after completion of sentence, including parole. Similar proposals failed in the state last year. For additional coverage, see the Washington Post and the Washington Times.

The Harm Reduction Coalition is listing a job opportunity in California for a Syringe Exchange Program Specialist. The Syringe Exchange Program Specialist will be responsive to the technical assistance and training needs of California Syringe Exchange Programs and Local Health Jurisdictions. He/she must possess organizational skills, training and technical assistance expertise and hands on experience with community-based syringe access. Experience with community organizing and familiarity with local service providers and communities is preferred. This position is based in Oakland, CA, but Los Angeles may be a possibility for the right candidate.

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 Contact: Paco Fabian or Kate Geller, 202-822-5200 Patients File Lawsuit Challenging Federal Government On Medical Cannabis, Demand FDA Correct Misinformation