In Vermont, there are plans to introduce bills that would decriminalize a variety of drugs. Safety Through Legalization and Regulation Needed in Vermont Vermont has
Drug Policy Alliance has chosen Kassandra Frederique as their new Executive Director.
On April 26, 2017, the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), together with some of its strongest supporters, gathered to celebrate the career and resignation of the
On Thursday, June 23, activists will gather at 8 pm in front of the Brooklyn House of Detention and hold a rally as The Illuminator
On Wednesday morning, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs will hold an unprecedented rountable hearing entitled “America’s Insatiable Demand for Drugs: Examining
A bold public statement was released today by the Global Commission on Drug Policy stating that “an historic opportunity to achieve more humane and effective
I received a fantastic e-mail today announcing the launch of a Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) branch in the United Kingdom. See below: Today, in
This week, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators introduced legislation to repeal a provision in the Higher Education Act that has denied grants, loans and
Earlier this week I gave Jeff Mizanskey the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award.’ Jeff served over 22 years of a life sentence in prison in Missouri for
By David Borden I am writing to update you on StoptheDrugWar.org’s current mission, and to ask your help with a tax-deductible or other donation during
The 2015 International Drug Policy Reform Conference just wrapped up in Washington D.C. yesterday. I have been glued to social media the last few days
The world’s premier drug policy reform conference is set for next week in suburban Washington, DC. Hosted by the Drug Policy Alliance, the 2015 International Drug
Leading advocates for drug policy reform will be honored at an awards ceremony on Saturday, November 21, at the biennial International Drug Policy Reform Conference
Which states will be next to legalize marijuana? What needs to happen to end mass incarceration? What can be done to pressure the Obama administration
The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), the nation’s leading organization promoting drug policies grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights, is entering a new partnership
The day before adult use of marijuana becomes legal in Oregon, leaders of the state’s drug reform movement said they plan to expand their work
By Phillip Smith The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) today released its 2015 World Drug Report as the organization marked the International Day
The United Nations 2015 World Drug Report, released Friday, details the failure of and harms caused by the war on drugs, but doesn’t grapple with
By David Borden StoptheDrugWar.org is at a critical moment in our work. Ourcampaign to reform global drug policy is gaining traction; but while grantors are
It’s not everyday that you hear the phrase ‘vote-a-rama’. It’s especially rare when it comes to marijuana policy. It wasn’t that long ago that a
One of my favorite events I ever attended was the Students for Sensible Drug Policy Conference in Denver in 2012. I made a lot of
By David Borden Last month we sent some emails to our list and posted here about our new campaign to take on international drug policy
As the United Nations prepares for the first comprehensive review of global responses to drug problems in nearly two decades, a broad coalition of more
By David Borden Financial assistance is available for individuals wishing to attend the 2015 International Drug Policy Reform Conference, taking place in the Washington, DC
