Conference

May

Harm Reduction & Drug Prevention: Civil Society’s Search For Common Ground

By Guest Blogger No comments yet 63rd Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, Civil Society, CND, drug education, drug policy reform, Drug Prevention, harm reduction, international, UN, United Nations

Author: Jacob Chagnon ’17 One of the most valuable aspects of attending the annual Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) is the opportunity to collaborate with other civil-society groups. This work extends beyond attending the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)-sponsored programming–the plenary, the side events–and beyond our network of youth-focused civil society, Paradigma. While many Non Governmental Organisations

#Sensible2020: The Virtual Drug Policy Conference in front of a blue geometric background

May

Today is the first day of #Sensible2020: The Virtual Drug Policy Conference

By Rachel Wissner No comments yet conference, sensible2020, virtual

Today is the first day of #Sensible2020: The Virtual Drug Policy Conference! You’re just a click away from the most exciting conference content delivered by 75 fellow SSDPers, alumni, community members, and movement experts from around the globe. You’ll hear about the intersections of cannabis medicine, public health, and social equity from keynote speaker Dr. Rachel Knox and about tools

Apr

When are your favorite #Sensible2020 sessions scheduled?

By Rachel Wissner No comments yet conference, sensible2020, virtual conference

This weekend, hundreds of drug policy reformers across the globe will unite (virtually) to envision a more sensible future for all. Will you be one of them? #Sensible2020: The Virtual Drug Policy Conference makes activism as easy as clicking a link and Students for Sensible Drug Policy invites you to be a part of the movement by getting online and

Several speakers sitting next to a podium with a #SSDP2018 sign

Apr

Fight the drug war from home next weekend

By Stacia Wallis No comments yet

One week from today, Students for Sensible Drug Policy will be gathering virtually for 24 sessions, keynotes and plenaries that will provide cutting edge educational content that will sharpen our skills as activists fighting the failed drug war. You won’t want to miss our biggest event of the year and an incredible opportunity for virtual connection with fellow advocates and

3 people on a stage in front of colorful SSDP banners speaking to an audience

Apr

Announcing the #Sensible2020 Virtual Conference Program

By Rachel Wissner No comments yet conference, COVID-19, drug decriminalization, drug education, event, harm reduction, opioids, sensible2020, virtual, virtual conference, West Africa

In just ten days, #Sensible2020: The Virtual Drug Policy Conference will bring together Students for Sensible Drug Policy members, alumni, allies, community members, movement leaders, and many more for three days of cutting edge educational content, training, and skills-building. Being available to anyone with an internet connection and with tickets starting at $25 or 25 CAT points, this event will

Hundreds of attendees at SSDP2019 conference

Mar

Tune into the SSDP Awards Ceremony and Congress results tomorrow

By Stacia Wallis No comments yet awards, Board of Directors, congress, election, networking, nominees, sensible2020, virtual conference, watch party

If not for the global COVID-19 pandemic, we would be in Baltimore right now for #Sensible2020: The Young People's Drug Policy Conference. While we're saddened to not be able to convene in person, we're excited to invite you all to a few opportunities for virtual engagement today and tomorrow, we hope you'll join us! Each year at our conference, Students

Members of the SSDP staff and board at SSDP2018.

Mar

Important Information About Next Week’s Virtual SSDP Congress

By Julia Hilbert No comments yet Board of Directors, candidates, congress, elections, resolutions, virtual, vote

As you've probably already heard, #Sensible2020 has moved to a virtual conference which means the annual SSDP Congress will also be held virtually. While the #Sensible2020 Virtual Conference will be held in May, we felt it important to conduct Congress (roughly) as scheduled and announce election results and present awards on their previously planned date of Saturday, March 28. Students

Dark blue text that says #Sensible2020 in front of a blue and teal geometric background

Mar

#Sensible2020 Goes Virtual

By Betty Aldworth No comments yet

We are saddened to announce that we must cancel the in-person #Sensible2020 Conference + Lobby Day and transition the event to a virtual conference to take place in April or May. Yesterday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued an executive order prohibiting gatherings of more than 250 people and it was announced that federal Capitol buildings would be closed to visitors

SSDP staff, board, students and alumni (about 30 people standing in rows, smiling) during the 2019 SSDP Strategy Summit - roughly 30 people smiling, standing in rows in front of trees

Mar

SSDP Report Card for February 2020

By Stacia Wallis No comments yet action alerts, Chapter Activity Tracker, drug education, network highlights, new, new activists, new chapter, report card

Note from the team This month, we had expected to be sharing exciting developments about our upcoming conference, #Sensible2020. We’re still working hard to make sure we’re providing our dedicated members with a platform for sharing, learning, and networking, even though we won’t be able to gather in-person. Soon, we’ll be posting information about #Sensible2020: the Virtual SSDP Conference &

Mar

Things that aren’t Cannabis – CND Day 3

By Paradigma Coalition No comments yet 63rd Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, CND, CSSDP, Global Cannabis Policy, Global Drug Policy, international, paradigma, United Nations, YouthRise

These blog posts are made in collaboration between CSSDP, SSDP and Youth RISE as part of our joint effort to provide youth with information about the Commission of Narcotic Drugs. We are the Paradigma Coalition. Authors: Alex Betsos (CSSDP) It’s day 3 of the 63rd session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. Today was the day for cannabis to be

Mar

The Early Rising Youth Activists

By Paradigma Coalition No comments yet 63rd Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, CND, CSSDP, Global Cannabis Policy, Global Drug Policy, international, paradigma, United Nations, YouthRise

These blog posts are made in collaboration between CSSDP, SSDP and Youth RISE as part of our joint effort to provide youth with information about the Commission of Narcotic Drugs. We are the Paradigma Coalition. Author: Ailish Brennan (Youth RISE) The Second Day of the 63rd Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs started bright and early with

Mar

The Beginning of the most boring CND – or is it

By Paradigma Coalition No comments yet 63rd Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, CND, CSSDP, Global Cannabis Policy, Global Drug Policy, international, paradigma, United Nations

These blog posts are made in collaboration between CSSDP, SSDP and Youth RISE as part of our joint effort to provide youth with information about the Commission of Narcotic Drugs. We are the Paradigma Coalition. Authors: Alex Betsos (CSSDP) and Róisín Downes (SSDP) Today is the 1st day of the 63rd session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND).

#Sensible2020 keynotes, blue background with 2 headshots Dr. Rachel Knox and Shaleen Title '02

Mar

#Sensible2020 keynote announcement + hotel booking deadline

By Rachel Wissner No comments yet conference, deadline, keynotes, sensible2020, Speakers

Students for Sensible Drug Policy’s annual conference #Sensible2020 is just four weeks away! We’re thrilled to announce keynotes from Shaleen Title ‘02, Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commissioner, Dr. Rachel Knox, certified Cannabinoid Medicine specialist, and more exciting keynotes TBA. For a sneak peek of breakout session topics, check out the conference website. If you haven’t done so already, now is the

Feb

Conference sessions announced + registration deadline this week

By Rob Hofmann No comments yet cat points, conference, deadline, lobby day, sensible2020

This week is the last week to register for #Sensible2020: The Young People’s Drug Policy Conference + Lobby Day, Students for Sensible Drug Policy’s annual international conference. Starting Saturday, February 29th, registration rates will go up. We don’t want you to miss out, so register today for the biggest SSDP event of the year! #Sensible2020 will bring more than 350

Feb

SSDP Report Card for January 2020

By Stacia Wallis No comments yet Events, highlights, new chapters, reading, report card, Resources

Note from the team It’s hard to believe that #Sensible2020 + Lobby Day, our international conference, will kick off in seven weeks and four days! And eight weeks from today, we’ll be following up from dozens of meetings on Capitol Hill after our Lobby Day, when 100 or more chapter and alumni members, alongside allies, will have carried our message

Feb

This is the last week to apply for #Sensible2020 scholarships

By Rachel Wissner No comments yet conference, daniel jabbour, deadline, harm reduction, international, intersectionality, lodging, registration, Scholarships, sensible2020, travel

Looking for additional ways to finance your trip to #Sensible2020: The Young People’s Drug Policy Conference? There is one week left to apply for conference scholarships! In addition to using your Chapter Activity Tracker (CAT) points to cover registration and lodging, there are three scholarship funds for which you can apply: Intersectionality Committee Scholarship - Students for Sensible Drug Policy’s

Two men speaking from a stage with colorful SSDP banners, a young person at the podium, speaking to an audience

Dec

Vote for your favorite #Sensible2020 conference sessions this week

By Stacia Wallis No comments yet conference, grassroots, sensible2020, sessions, Speakers, vote

Here at Students for Sensible Drug Policy, we take our role as a grassroots organization seriously. That means involving you in our programmatic decisions. Right now, we’re in the process of developing sessions, speakers, and other content for #Sensible2020: The Young People's Drug Policy Conference + Lobby Day, our annual global conference taking place in Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, DC

Dec

Tell us what you want to see at #Sensible2020 before Friday

By Stacia Wallis No comments yet conference, ideas, lobby day, sensible2020, session proposals, Speakers

We're serious about Students for Sensible Drug Policy's member-run nature. We want #Sensible2020: The Young People's Drug Policy Conference and Lobby Day speakers and sessions to reflect the amazing things SSDPers are working on and meet your needs as an organizer and activist. For the fifth year in a row, we're calling on you to propose session ideas and vote

Dec

Start making plans to attend #Sensible2020

By Stacia Wallis No comments yet cat points, Chapter Activity Tracker, conference, fundraising, lobby day, Scholarships, sensible2020

It's the time of year to start making plans for #Sensible2020: The Young People's Drug Policy Conference and Lobby Day and early bird registration is now open! We know that attending conferences can be expensive, so we want to make sure you know about the many ways you can make it more affordable. SPEND YOUR CAT POINTS Current SSDP chapter

Nov

Register today for #Sensible2020: The Young People’s Drug Policy Conference

By Stacia Wallis No comments yet alumni, baltimore, conference, discount, event, lobby day, sensible2020, session proposal

Great news! Early bird registration is now open for the biggest Students for Sensible Drug Policy event of the year, and for the first 24 hours only, we’ll be covering Eventbrite processing fees, saving you $15-30! #Sensible2020, the drug policy reform conference by and for young drug policy reformers, will bring nearly 400 chapter members, alumni, and allies to Baltimore,

Nov

SSDP Report Card for October 2019

By Stacia Wallis No comments yet Events, new activist, new chapter, News, report card

The Students for Sensible Drug Policy Report Card for October is out! Read on for the latest in SSDP news, see where our newest chapters have been founded, check out a growing list of events we’re proud to partner on, learn about opportunities to take action, and more. Thank you for staying in touch and for staying committed to our

Oct

SSDP rockstars presenting at Reform Conference

By Rob Hofmann No comments yet alumni, cat points, conference, event, international drug policy reform conference, Reform Conference, Scholarships

Students for Sensible Drug Policy is a proud co-host of The International Drug Policy Reform Conference, taking place on November 6th-9th in St. Louis, MO. Reform will bring together more than 1,500 people who believe that the War on Drugs is a fundamental threat to freedom and human rights. We are going to be hearing from a great variety of

Oct

SSDP Report Card for September 2019

By Stacia Wallis No comments yet action alert, CAT, Events, new chapters, News, report card

The SSDP Report Card for September is out! Read on for the latest in chapter news, see where our newest chapters have been founded, check out a growing list of events we’re proud to partner on, and — new this month! — a monthly roundup of Just Say Know drug education news and activities. Thank you for staying in touch

green banner that reads: International Drug Policy Reform Conference November 6-9, 2019 St. Louis, Missouri

Oct

Are you coming to Reform Conference?

By Stacia Wallis No comments yet cat points, DPA, drug policy, Drug Policy Alliance, panels, Reform Conference, Scholarships, Speakers, students, travel

The International Drug Policy Reform Conference, hosted by Drug Policy Alliance, will be held in St. Louis from November 6th-9th, 2019. Reform Conference brings together more than 1,500 people who believe that the War on Drugs is a fundamental threat to freedom and human rights. You will be among a broad range of drug policy stakeholders – academics, health care

Sep

SSDP Report Card for August 2019

By Stacia Wallis No comments yet benefits, CAT, chapters, Events, highlights, members, report card, stats

The SSDP Report Card for August is out! Read on for the latest in chapter news, see where our newest chapters have been founded, check out a growing list of events we’re proud to partner on, and — new this month! — find ways the discount code “SSDP” can get you great savings on conference tickets and products. Thank you

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