6/1/2010 - SSDP Hires Aaron Houston as New Executive Director!

We are excited to announce that Aaron Houston is SSDP's new Executive Director. Aaron has worked for Marijuana Policy Project for the past seven years, serving as their national field director and director of government relations. He led the way to numerous victories, including the Department of Justice's memo on medical marijuana last year. Check out Aaron on The Colbert Report and welcome him by making a donation! 

5/18/2010 - Rep. Mark Souder Resigns

Rep. Mark Souder (R-IN), author of the HEA Aid Elimination Penalty (the law that denies federal funds to students convicted of drug crimes) announced that he will be resigning after it was revealed that he had an affair with a female member of his staff. As one of congress' fiercest drug warriors, his resignation is a victory for drug policy reformers everywhere! 

Nearly 500 students from all over the world came to San Francisco to learn about drug policy at SSDP's 11th Annual International Conference! Students from across the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, Nigeria and Nepal were in attendance. Thanks to all who made this event such a success. Help support the next conference by donating today !