| 01/22/09 |
El Paso Mayor Vetoes City Council's Call for Federal Discussion on U.S. Drug Prohibition
El Paso’s city council unanimously passed a “Solidarity and Peace Resolution” earlier this month, in a step to assert cross-border solidarity with El Paso’s sister city, Ciudad Juarez, and to draw attention to the impact of drug prohibition on both communities. Separated only by the barely-existent Rio Grande river, El Paso, TX and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico share the fallout at the frontline of the war on drugs– but not equally.
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| 01/20/09 |
Change in New Mexico
Today we usher in a new administration. But we don't have to wait for change at the federal level. We can begin right here, right now.
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| 01/20/09 |
New President, New Drug Policy
Less than a generation ago, African Americans were denied the right to vote in some states. Now the White House, built by slave labor in the 18th century, will be home to America's first Black president.
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| 01/09/09 |
Protecting the Health of All New Jerseyans
New Jersey citizens are still at risk for contracting deadly diseases because our state is still without a comprehensive HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C prevention strategy. Some of our cities have established syringe access programs, permitted under the Blood Borne Disease Harm Reduction Act. But there are still many people at risk -- so here is your chance to protect the health of all New Jerseyans.
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| 01/09/09 |
Ideas for Change
Together we are a part of a growing movement, with millions of other Americans who care about drug policy reform. Right now you can make your voice heard by signing into Change.org and voting for ending the drug war, promoting marijuana policy reform and decriminalizing hemp.
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| 12/21/08 |
Happy Holidays From Drug Policy Alliance
Because of supporters like you, making a difference, our work for drug policies based on reason, compassion and justice continues. From our DPA family to yours, Happy Holidays! May you have a fantastic New Year. Thanks for your support and we’ll see you in 2009.
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| 12/16/08 |
Medical Marijuana Closer to Reality in New Jersey
Emails and faxes sent by DPA Network's supporters to legislators helped bring New Jersey one step closer to becoming the 14th state to allow access to medical marijuana.
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| 12/11/08 |
Opportunity in California's Meltdown
California’s fiscal meltdown – and looming prison takeover – is forcing our representatives to face up to prison overspending. State leadership, which foolishly opposed serious DPA-sponsored reform when it was on the November ballot, is now running with it.
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| 12/11/08 |
Sixth Annual Hepatitis C Summit
Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) Southern California led the charge in prevention strategies for reducing the further outbreak of the disease at this Sixth Annual Hepatitis C Summit held at the California Endowment.
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| 11/25/08 |
California Supreme Court Unanimously Limits Medical Marijuana Defense
As a result of this decision, individuals who assist patients with cultivation and administration of medical marijuana are now more vulnerable to arrest and prosecution under California law.
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