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Jun

Stigmatization and its Effects on Women Who Use Drugs

By Guest Blogger No comments yet Africa, international, SSDP Africa, SSDP Nigeria, stigma, WHIRN, Women who use drugs

Author: Dele Fayemi ‘18, SSDP Nigeria This article was originally published by DPH News, to view the original article click here. According to the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) which was adopted in 1979, discrimination is defined thus: Any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of the sex which has the

Jun

SSDP Report Card for May 2020

By Rachel Wissner No comments yet action alert, anti-racism, black lives matter, defund the police, protests, report card

Around the United States, and across the globe, Black Lives Matter and other protestors have taken to the streets to protest against police violence, specifically the murders of Black Americans at the hands of the police, as well as systemic and interpersonal racism in the last few weeks. SSDP stands in solidarity with the Movement for Black Lives and the

Recommendations to amend the Justice in Policing Act

Jun

Congress: Amend and pass Justice in Policing now!

By Betty Aldworth No comments yet action alert, police accountability

The Justice in Policing Act of 2020 is an extensive federal poling reform bill that addresses many of the policies that give police outsized power -- and inadequate accountability -- in communities. Unfortunately, it's just not sensible enough. Act today to tell Congress: Our communities deserve better! Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Dreasjon “Sean” Reed, George Floyd, Tony McDade, Tamir Rice,

Jun

SSDP UK Committee Statement of Solidarity

By SSDP No comments yet black lives matter, BLM, international, protest, racial equity, racial justice, Resources, Solidarity, SSDP UK, SSDP UK Committee, statement of solidarity

SSDP’s UK committee stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and those currently protesting against police brutality in the US, the UK and across the globe. George Floyd was an unarmed black man who was killed after a police officer from Minneapolis, USA, kneeled on his neck for almost nine minutes, while telling the police officers surrounding him

screenshot of Justin Howell GoFundMe page

Jun

His Name is Justin Howell

By Erica Darragh No comments yet Austin, black lives matter, police brutality, protest, student, texas

CW: police violence Over the weekend, SSDP learned that Justin Howell, a Texas State University student, was critically injured at a protest in Austin this week. SSDP condemns the authoritarian suppression of public demonstrations in Austin and across the world regarding the movement for black lives. We send our best wishes to Justin for a speedy and complete recovery and

Global Drug Survey - Special Edition on COVID-19

Jun

Participate in the Global Drug Survey

By Guest Blogger No comments yet COVID-19, Global Drug Survey, international, Participate, SSDP UK, survey

Got a spare 15 minutes? The Global Drug Survey wants to know about your drug and alcohol use during COVID-19. The Global Drug Survey (GDS) runs the world’s biggest annual drug survey. Consistent with their mantra of having “honest conversations about alcohol and other drugs”, the GDS asks people around the world about their recreational drug habits through a confidential

Jun

DEA, Go Away!

By Betty Aldworth No comments yet Advocacy, DEA, deagoaway, direct action, harm reduction, phone2action, protests, us policy

Our nation is confronting the latest spate of escalated violence in a centuries-long epidemic of police brutality against people of color. As #JusticeforGeorgeFloyd demonstrators turn out all over the world, the Drug Enforcement Administration is conducting warrantless surveillance and enforcement against any federal crime committed in association with those very demonstrations! Click here to call on Congress to protect your

Jun

How to protect yourself while protesting

By SSDP No comments yet 1st amendment, DEA, encryption, know your rights, protests, safety, surveillance

Around the world, Black Lives Matter and other protesters have gathered to demand an end to police violence, specifically the murders of Black Americans at the hands of the police, as well as systemic and interpersonal racism. In the wake of the protests, the executive branch of the United States government has taken alarming measures such as activating the National

Jun

Students for Sensible Drug Policy Statement of Solidarity with Uprisers and the Movement for Black Lives

By SSDP No comments yet black lives matter, DefundPolice, EndWhiteSilence, protests, Solidarity

Black Lives Matter and SSDP members around the world reacted with horror, again, at the murder, again, of an unarmed black person by police. On May 25, 2020, a Minneapolis, MN, USA, police officer used lethal force and knelt on the neck of George Floyd for nearly nine minutes, a 46-year old black man who was unarmed, not resisting, and

SSDPers during our 2018 lobby day in front of Congressman Blumenauer's office

Jun

Join SSDPers next week for our Virtual Lobby Day

By Betty Aldworth No comments yet congress, lobby day, marijuana policy, police accountability, police brutality, racial justice, United States

On June 11, Students for Sensible Drug Policy chapter members, alumni, and staff will be gathering together (remotely!) for SSDP’s first Virtual Federal Lobby Day to press the United States Congress for action on two critical issues: Addressing policing and police accountability. We’re working in coalition with our allies to promote a comprehensive Federal response to police brutality. Congress must

Jun

Today is your last chance to join the Alumni Association and be entered to win prizes

By Rachel Wissner No comments yet alumni association, sensible society

Today is the last day to join the Students for Sensible Drug Policy Alumni Association and be entered to win $50 Visa gift card or free conference registration! The support the Alumni Association generates helps SSDP sustain day-to-day operations and provide resources to chapter members and leaders. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to remain a life-long supporter of

Jun

SSDP Board Commends African Network

By Erica Darragh No comments yet Africa, Board of Directors, Global Drug Policy, international, SSDP Africa Committee, SSDP Ghana, SSDP Liberia, SSDP Nigeria, SSDP Uganda, SSDP Zimbabwe

Dear SSDP colleagues: At the direction of the SSDP Board of Directors, it is our great pleasure to convey to all of the members of SSDP’s network in Africa the attached Resolution unanimously adopted by the Board of Directors commending you for your outstanding growth and achievements. The African Network has in a few years created an inspiring model for all

May

It’s #SSDPAlumniWeek 2020!

By Rachel Wissner No comments yet alumni, alumni association, sensible society

The Spring semester has ended and many Students for Sensible Drug Policy student members have graduated and are moving on to the next chapter of their lives. Being a member of an SSDP chapter is a defining part of many students’ college experiences; but being an SSDPer doesn’t stop there! The SSDP Alumni Association provides a framework for our members

May

Our U.S. Campus Policy Gradebook has been updated!

By Rob Hofmann No comments yet 911 Good Samaritan Policy, alcohol policy, campus drug policy, campus policy, campus policy gradebook, drug and alcohol policy, drug policy, good samaritan, gradebook, policy gradebook, school drug and alcohol policy, ssdp, students for sensible drug policy, us campus policy gradebook

Written by Rob Hofmann ‘16, U.S. Movement Building Fellow Our public-facing U.S. Campus Policy Gradebook document has been updated to include submissions through May 2020! As you may have noticed, we also changed the title of the document from the Campus Policy Gradebook to the U.S. Campus Policy Gradebook, since the positive and negative aspects highlighted in the Gradebook are

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

Hundreds of attendees at SSDP2019 conference

May

We’re seeking our next Development Director!

By Betty Aldworth No comments yet development, fundraising, hiring, jobs

After 5.5 years at Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Development Director Lauren Padgett ‘13 has brought her talents to a new role at another organization, and we’re looking to pass the torch to a talented fundraiser who is passionate about ending the War on Drugs. While this time is presenting new and unforeseen challenges for philanthropy, it’s as important as

May

SSDP Mosaic May 2020: Supporting People Who Use Drugs through COVID-19

By Rachel Wissner No comments yet COVID-19, homelessness, intersectionality committee, mosaic, pandemic, people who inject drugs

Note from the Intersectionality Committee Welcome back to the SSDP Mosaic! A publication launched by the Intersectionality Committee in 2015, the SSDP Mosaics are a resource to the SSDP community providing information on issues that intersect with the War on Drugs. The Mosaic took a hiatus in 2018 but we’re thrilled to bring them back again, now publishing an issue

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

May

SSDP Report Card for April 2020

By Rachel Wissner No comments yet action alert, chapters, drug education, Events, News, Psychedelic Pipeline, reading, report card

Note from the team As April drew to a close, SSDP members and supporters came together to create #Sensible2020: The Virtual Drug Policy Conference. Drug policy reformers, advocates, direct service providers, and people who use drugs came together to exchange learning and strategies for sustaining and fortifying our work through the coronavirus crisis. In the Q&A, on social media, and

May

3 Ways You Can Help Our Global Network

By Róisín Downes No comments yet Global Network, international, international activities fund, support, Translations, volunteer

We just had our most accessible and diverse conference to date, and we hope you all really enjoyed it! We want to make sure we can make SSDP as accessible as possible for our members across the globe all year round. If you want to see some of the incredible achievements by the Global Program this year, take a look

May

Just Say Know Drug Education Roundup – April 2020

By Vilmarie Narloch No comments yet drug education, harm reduction, JSK, just say know, Monthly Roundup, peer education, Research

Welcome to the Just Say Know monthly roundup! Here we will be sharing the latest in drug education and harm reduction each month. Our Virtual Conference was a success! We will be sharing session videos soon, and in the meantime, join us in our new Slack Channel, which we revived during the conference. Included there is a Just Say Know

#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

Apr

SSDP stands in solidarity with the youth-led climate movement for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day

By Rob Hofmann No comments yet civil rights movement, Controlled Substances Act, Earth Day, justice, ssdp, students for sensible drug policy

Written by Erica Darragh ‘14, SSDP Board of Directors Chair and Sunrise Movement distributed organizer. 2020 is a turning point in US history, and not just because of the election or the pandemic. This year is the 50th anniversary of both Earth Day and the Controlled Substances Act, tandem moments in US political development that have now come full circle.

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