Drug Policy Alliance

Heath Ledger's Tragic Overdose Death And What Can be Done To Prevent Others

Tony Newman | Posted 07.18.2008 | Entertainment


Tony Newman

There is nothing we can do to bring back the life of Heath Ledger. But we can learn from the tragedy and pass compassionate and sensible legislation to save thousands of others like him.

Just Say No to Federal Funding For Drug War

Bill Piper | Posted 06.18.2008 | Politics


Bill Piper

Congress has yet again renewed the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant program, a federal law enforcement grant program that is feeding the war on drugs and fueling racial disparities, police corruption, and civil rights abuses.

Drug War Madness: Smoke a Joint and Your Whole Family May End Up Homeless

Tony Newman | Posted 05.28.2008 | Politics


Tony Newman

The application of the government's zero-tolerance prohibition policies on drug use in public housing are overtly racist, classist, ineffective and inhumane.

Congress Must Fix Racist Crack/Powder Disparity Laws

Anthony Papa | Posted 11.13.2007 | Politics


Anthony Papa

If you distribute just five grams of crack, it carries a minimum five-year federal prison sentence. If you distribute 500 grams of powder cocaine, it carries the same sentence.

The Inhumane Drug War: Top 10 Reasons for Optimism

Tony Newman | Posted 10.24.2007 | Politics


Tony Newman

Republicans and Democrats. Young and old. Black and White. The majority in every poll, for every demographic supports medical marijuana for people who are sick and dying.


 

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