Election day drug policy results

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Colorado and Washington legalize marijuana, other strides forward for drug policy reform

As you know, this election day was an exciting one for drug policy reform. There is a lot we are proud to report, so it’s taken us a few days to get this message to you.  It’s been a crazy … more


No pressure or anything, young voters

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Razor-thin margin of victory will depend on young people who support legalizing marijuana

Yesterday, SurveyUSA and the Denver Post reported new findings on the chances of Colorado voters legalizing marijuana like alcohol tomorrow. In a memo to the Denver Post, the pollsters explained: “Passage would be driven largely by the support of younger voters, who sometimes … more


SSDP Endorses Initiative 502, Washington’s Historic Marijuana Regulation Ballot Measure

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Students for Sensible Drug Policy endorses Initiative 502, Washington’s historic marijuana regulation ballot measure, which will make the state among the first in the nation to license and regulate marijuana production, distribution, and possession, for persons over twenty-one years of … more


SSDP endorses Measure 80, Oregon marijuana legalization initiative

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Official statement of support released

In less than two weeks, voters in Oregon will have the opportunity to vote yes on Measure 80 (also known as the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act 2012), which would regulate the sale of cannabis to adults over age 21 and … more


SSDP Students Seek to Unite Marijuana Law Reform Movements in Oregon and California

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SSDPers Host Marijuana Initiative Forums in Hope of Getting Legalization on 2012 Ballot

This past weekend, our students at the Lewis and Clark Law School and University of Southern California made SSDP history while hosting back to back marijuana legalization initiative forums in California and Oregon. With four initiatives currently circulating Oregon, and … more


Oregon SSDP Chapters Hosting Conference For Marijuana Legalization

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Students say, “Put marijuana legalization on the ballot in 2012!”

Oregon’s Students for Sensible Drug Policy chapters seek unity in the legalization movement by hosting a conference to rally behind a single marijuana legalization initiative. Will 2012 be the year Oregon finally votes to legalize marijuana? “Only if we work … more


The laws will not change themselves

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My experience advocating for legal marijuana in New Hampshire (Evan West)

On January 25th I had the opportunity to testify in favor of HB 1705, a bill which would legalize the use and trade of marijuana in my home state of New Hampshire.  It was the first time I had ever participated … more


Survey on Insecurity and Drug Policy in Mexico

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In late November 2011, the results from the 9th survey on Mexican Citizens Perceptions of Insecurity was released.   This survey is conducted by Mitofsky Consulting, a U.S. based firm, and highlighted a series of questions regarding how to combat organized crime and the … more


Announcing the winner of our Legalize It video contest!

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Answering the question: "What does legalize it mean to you?"

Announcing the winner of our “Legalize It” video contest! Congratulations to Will Gaudet and Wesley Brenner. Also, Check some footage from our “legalize it” party in Washington, DC on Sept. 14, 2011. Learn more about how to get involved with SSDP by joining … more


AMPLIFY Your Activism Contest

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Win 2 VIP Tickets to Slightly Stoopid Live!

SSDP is incredibly excited to announce our AMPLIFY Your Activism Contest! We’ve teamed up with our friends and supporters Slightly Stoopid and put together a killer prize that includes 2 VIP tickets to a Slightly Stoopid show of your choice* and lots of … more