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Mar

February 2021 Report Card

By Rob Hofmann No comments yet #Sensible2021, Black Futures Month, Black History Month, conference, decriminalization, General Assembly, Psychedelic Pipeline, report card, sensible2021, ssdp conference, ssdp executive director, ssdp international, ssdp report card

This month, we announced the hiring of our new Executive Director, Jason Ortiz ‘08! In addition to being a longstanding alumnus of our network, Jason has been on the frontlines of the cannabis equity movement and has led over a dozen races for elected office as campaign manager and political consultant, bringing significant experience to the youth movement to end

Feb

January 2021 Report Card

By Rachel Wissner No comments yet Black History Month, conference, decriminalization, General Assembly, Psychedelic Pipeline, report card, ssdp international, voter registration

The Report Card is back! After taking a brief hiatus in January, we’re back to inform you on the exciting work SSDPers across the globe are doing. This month SSDP International, our sister organization, held their Inaugural General Assembly. This historic moment for SSDP saw the election of the SSDP International founding Board of Directors, the adoption of a new

Dec

November 2020 Report Card

By Rachel Wissner No comments yet action alert, cannabis legalization, Events, job opportunities, match, News, report card

What a year it has been for cannabis policy reform! Between the seven winning U.S. state ballot initiatives for adult use and medical cannabis legalization, the United Nations vote to remove cannabis from Schedule IV- recognizing its medicinal benefits, and the passage of the MORE Act in the United States House of Representatives, we have seen a historic blow to

Nov

October 2020 Report Card

By Rachel Wissner No comments yet cannabis legalization, drug decriminalization, Events, network highlights, report card

Students for Sensible Drug Policy’s October Report Card is out! The United States 2020 election has now largely concluded. Although it took a few days to tally the final votes before a Presidential winner emerged, there was one clear winner right from election night: drug policy reform. Ballot measures for medical and adult-use cannabis legalization passed in blue, red, and

Oct

September 2020 Report Card

By Rachel Wissner No comments yet action, decriminalization, Events, network highlights, newsletter, report card

As Students for Sensible Drug Policy is dedicated to making sure that young people from across the world are at the center of drug policy reform, over the last month we have rolled out some exciting new program changes. Alongside opening our International Office in Vienna in September, on October 1st, Róisín Downes ‘15 and Orsi Feher ‘16 signed the

Sep

August 2020 Report Card

By Vilmarie Narloch No comments yet action alert, Events, network highlights, newsletter, report card

This school year, many of our student members are starting their semesters during an unprecedented pandemic, with confusing campus reopening timelines, virtual classes, and a long lasting separation from their friends and fellow drug policy reformers. Despite the intense challenges of organizing during this time, our chapters and our members continue to show resilience in fighting the War on Drugs.

Aug

July 2020 Report Card

By Rachel Wissner No comments yet action alerts, Events, report card

In July, Students for Sensible Drug Policy celebrated the achievements of our members during Global Week. To provide even more support to our members all over the world, our Global Program will be expanding. Over the next year, the SSDP global team will establish an office in Vienna to access new funding opportunities, increase our presence at the United Nations,

Jul

June 2020 Report Card

By Rachel Wissner No comments yet action alerts, Events, report card

Students for Sensible Drug Policy's June 2020 Report Card is out! Read through and check out the awesome achievements made by our global members last month. Last week, we announced that Stacia Wallis ‘05 and Betty Aldworth will soon be laid off from SSDP in light of the ongoing health pandemic and accompanying economic recession. While we are saddened to have

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

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

Apr

SSDP Report Card for March 2020

By Stacia Wallis No comments yet action alerts, Events, network highlights, new activists, new chapters, recommendations, report card

Note from the team As we continue preparation for #Sensible2020: The Virtual Drug Policy Conference, your SSDP team has been hard at work connecting members to the concerns emerging from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and economic uncertainties. SSDP members have been joining in virtual actions to release people who are imprisoned, working with our allies in communities to protect and

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 &

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

Jan

SSDP Report Card for December 2019

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

Note from the team For many, December is a quiet month, but if you follow us on social media, you already know that we have been as busy as ever. You can read all about what we were up to -- things like creating tools to make advocating for drug policy at the United Nations more accessible and launching the

Dec

SSDP Report Card for November 2019

By Stacia Wallis No comments yet action alerts, network highlights, new chapter, report card

Note from the team The SSDP Report Card for November is out! Read on for the latest in chapter news (it sure was a busy month for SSDPers!), see where our newest chapters have been founded, check out a growing list of events we’re proud to partner on, and so much more. Since it’s December, we know you’re hearing from

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 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

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

Aug

July 2019 SSDP Report Card

By Stacia Wallis No comments yet report card

Note from staff The Students for Sensible Drug Policy report card is back! After a hiatus, we’re excited to share the July SSDP report card. The Report Card is where you can learn about what chapters are up to, see where we’ve been featured in the news, learn about the newest SSDP activists and chapters, upcoming events, recommended reading, and

Jan

SSDP Report Card – December 2018

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

2018 was an incredible year for Students for Sensible Drug Policy, as you’ve seen in our annual report, read about in our annual top 10 list, and even heard in the news. We’re grateful for our 5,000+student members who are investing time in keeping their communities safe. We’re proud of the alumni who are carrying their SSDP values into their