Our Plan
First, weâre going to build on the momentum from this year and work to push several issues across the finish line in Congress. With some of our strongest congressional allies now holding positions of leadership, weâre already mobilizing to eliminate the crack/powder sentencing disparity, repeal the federal syringe ban and undo the Bush administrationâs Reefer Madness.
A Good Day for Marijuana Laws
Election Day was a success for marijuana initiatives across the country, thanks to the work of the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP), the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) and numerous state and local groups.
Canada's West Coast Leads the Americas in Drug Policy Reform
British Columbia has been leading the hemisphere in drug policy reform for years. The most recent civic elections confirm this point, and demonstrate the power of effective policy advocacy and public education.
Report-Back from the HRC Conference
Drug Policy Alliance staff and allies recently gathered at the annual Harm Reduction Coalition conference in Miami, FL. The forum served as an exciting exchange of cutting-edge information, empowering ideas and successful strategies for incorporating harm reduction into direct community services, public policy and individual life choices.
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