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We are thrilled to announce that Rowan University SSDP has been awarded our brand new SSDP Chapter of the Year Award! The Rowan University chapter really stood out this year—so much so that SSDP's staff decided that we needed to start giving annual awards to students and chapters who exhibit ...

We have a unique opportunity this year to finally decriminalize marijuana—and there’s just TEN DAYS left to take action. You’ve probably heard that marijuana may soon be moved to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. That’s an improvement over where it is now, but it’s not enough. Schedule III ...

Drug legalization is not only harm reduction but also a public health, public safety, and racial justice issue. Every year, there are more than 1.5 million drug arrests in the United States. More than 80% of these arrests are for possession only. Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia have ...

Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is the largest national youth-led network dedicated to ending the War on Drugs. With chapters across the United States, we are a national organization with a local feel—our members and alumni are replacing the disastrous War on Drugs with policies rooted in evidence, compassion, ...

Primary Press Contact: Maya Tatum, Press Secretary, mayaatatumm@gmail.com Secondary Press Contact: Kat Murti, SSDP Executive Director, kat@ssdp.org #420WeekofUnity #BidenRelease420Prisoners #DescheduleCannabisNow Washington, DC - On April 17 at 10 am Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is launching our Breaking the Paper Shackles project—a nationwide expungement program to advance impactful policy ...

30+ Organizations Join Forces for 420 Unity Day of Action Press Conference, Lobby Day, and White House Candlelight Vigil Primary Press Contact: Maya Tatum, Press Secretary, mayaatatumm@gmail.com Secondary Press Contact: Kat Murti, SSDP Executive Director, kat@ssdp.org #420WeekOfUnity #BidenRelease420Prisoners #DescheduleCannabisNow Washington D.C. – On Wednesday, April 17th at 9 am, Students ...

In a world often divided by political lines and industry interests, a groundbreaking movement is stirring. Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is leading the charge towards a future where cannabis justice is not just a dream, but a tangible reality. #420WeekOfUnity is more than a day; it’s a call ...

In an era where the discourse on cannabis legalization has shifted remarkably, it's imperative to address the long-standing impact of previous prohibition laws on countless lives. Despite recent progress, including President Biden's push to reclassify cannabis under federal law, a significant gap remains in rectifying the harms inflicted by past ...

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS! SSDP’s Congress Committee is excited to announce we have finalized the results of the Board of Directors election! Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our new Board members! ...

SSDP is a youth-lead organization that cannot exist without the input of our members.  Your voices and questions are important as your ideas are what drive our success.  Voting will be open from today, March 7th at 3:00pm PT/6:00pm EST until Friday, March 8th at 3:00pm PT/6:00pm EST. Results will ...

As the largest national youth-led network dedicated to ending the War on Drugs, SSDP takes youth leadership seriously. Every year, the SSDP family comes together to elect new student members to the Board of Directors. Serving on SSDP’s Board of Directors is an invaluable, incredibly rewarding experience and a crucial ...

In a world often divided by political lines and industry interests, a groundbreaking movement is stirring. Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is leading the charge towards a future where cannabis justice is not just a dream, but a tangible reality. This April, the SSDP is set to host a ...

A group of Binghamton University students have been leading an effort to get a Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) chapter chartered on campus. The process has been spearheaded by Ben Glick — a sophomore majoring in psychology who works as an overdose intervention specialist overseeing Narcan distribution for Broome ...

2023 was a big year for SSDP—we saw big staff changes (we have a new ED!), we made big policy changes, and we just generally did some amazing work to save lives and END the War on Drugs. Throughout it all, one thing remains true: SSDP is still the most ...

Announcing SSDP Congressional Session 2024 In 2024, SSDP Congress will convene from March 7th – 8th, 2024, and provide each chapter in the network the opportunity to elect new student members to the Board of Directors. We strongly encourage all who believe they can commit to apply. Serving on SSDP's ...

Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is elated to welcome our newest appointed Board member, gina vensel.  gina’s addition to the board is an exciting time for our organization, and we are looking forward to integrating her vast expertise in advocacy, marketing, fundraising, event coordination, and combating stigma into our ...

The nation’s largest youth-led drug policy reform organization has a new leader! SSDP’s youth-led Board of Directors is excited to announce that they have selected a new Executive Director: longtime SSDPer Kat Murti. Kat is a libertarian, feminist, and activist, dedicated to making the world a better, freer place, one ...

SSDP ED to Take New Position as Director of Strategic initiatives at the Last Prisoner Project Washington, DC - SSDP’s Executive Director, Jason Ortiz, has accepted the position of Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Last Prisoner Project. He will start in his new role August 1st but will remain ...

SSDP Welcomes Jonathan Lubecky to Board of Directors Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) is thrilled to welcome our newest Board member, Jonathan M. Lubecky, U.S. Army SGT(R). Jonathan's addition to our team marks an exciting new chapter for our organization, and we are eager to integrate his vast expertise ...

Last week, I accepted a new position as the State Policy Manager with American Atheists, a religious equality / separation of church and state organization. My last day at SSDP will be Tuesday, August 8th. I have deeply appreciated my time with SSDP, professionally for four years and involved as ...