News & Updates
911 Good Samaritan Legislation Making Progress in Colorado
05/14/12 by Drew Stromberg | Comments
Colorado SB 20 (full text), which authorizes Legal Immunity to Drug Overdose Reporters, is on its way to Governor John Hickenlooper's desk right now! The bill will provide immunity for the victim and up to two callers in incidences emergencies involving drugs and/or alcohol. This is a huge step forward not only for Colorado, but for sensible drug policy in general.
Why Changing Campus Drug and Alcohol Policies Doesn't Mean an End to Federal Funding
05/10/12 by Devon Tackels | Comments
Recently, we've noticed an alarming trend of lawmakers and university officials citing the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) as an obstacle impeding them from allowing sensible policy change on college campuses. It turns out that our opponents claims are entirely without merit.
House votes on medical marijuana
05/09/12 by Stacia Cosner | Comments
Connecticut Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Legislation
05/07/12 by Devon Tackels | Comments
This past weekend, a bill to legalize marijuana as a palliative for the chronically ill was passed by the Connecticut State Senate. This now makes 17 states and the District of Columbia that have passed legislation in support of medical marijuana. The bill passed the Senate 21-13, passed the house 96-51, and is currently on its way to Governor Malloy’s desk, where he is expected to sign the bill into law.
SSDP Welcomes Oregon State University Chapter!
05/07/12 by Devon Tackels | Comments
This week, SSDP gained another chapter in Oregon, at Oregon State University. I got the chance to catch up with Daniel Bauer, chapter founder and president, and this is what he had to say about his experience with SSDP at OSU.
DEA forgets about UCSD student in custody for 5 days without food or water
05/02/12 by Devon Tackels | Comments
On April 21, Daniel was smoking marijuana with friends when DEA agents suddenly burst through the door of his friend’s apartment with guns drawn. Daniel was detained and taken to the local DEA field office in San Diego, where he was placed in a five-foot by ten-foot windowless holding cell and handcuffed. Then, he was forgotten about by DEA agents for five days without food, water, or access to a bathroom.
Have you talked to your parents about drugs and drug policy?
05/02/12 by Stacia Cosner | Comments
This mother's day, SSDP is teaming up with the NORML Women's Alliance, the Drug Policy Alliance, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, and Moms United to End the Drug War for a "Cops and Moms Week of Action". We hope you'll take this opportunity to openly discuss drugs and drug policy with your parent(s).
Cops, moms and students call for an end to drug prohibition
05/01/12 by | Comments
What: Mother’s Day press conference announcing coalition between moms, cops and students against the war on drugs. Followed by a nationwide “Cops & Moms Week of Action”. When: May 2, 2012 at 10 a.m. Where: National Press Club - Washington, D.C. Who: NORML Women’s Alliance, Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Moms United to End the Drug War and the Drug Policy Alliance.