Tell the President: We Need a New Direction for Drug Policy

The Obama administration has gone astray on drug policy by proposing a Bush-style drug war budget and an anti-reform nominee for DEA director.  Tell the president you want a new direction for drug policy.

> Banning the 'Box' Means Fair Shot at Rebuilding Life

In the Albuquerque Journal, DPA New Mexico Acting Director Julie Roberts praises the passage of legislation that will give New Mexicans with criminal convictions a chance to rebuild their lives. The bill removes the question about felony convictions from public employee job applications.

> Tracking Changes in State Marijuana Laws 

A cover story in USA Today reports that several states are rethinking their marijuana policies as national attitudes about marijuana evolve.

> Job Opportunities at DPA

• National Organizing and Field Director - New York, NY
• State Director - Sante Fe, NM
• Library Intern - New York, NY

Screening of Sasha Shulgin Documentary at SXSW

March 13, 2010. Austin, TX

A documentary about DPA Honorary Board member Sasha Shulgin will premiere as an Official Selection at the 2010 SXSW film festival. Using himself and his wife Ann as test subjects, Shulgin discovered the effects of MDMA (aka “Ecstasy”) and over 200 other mind-altering drugs.

Ethan Nadelmann Speaking Engagement: SSDP's International Conference

March 12-14, 2010. San Francisco, CA

Students for Sensible Drug Policy will host the largest gathering of students and youth from around the world who are working to end the failed war on drugs. DPA Executive Director Ethan Nadelmann will speak at the conference.

International Harm Reduction Association Conference

April 25-29, 2010. Liverpool, England

This event is the key forum for all those interested in harm reduction, and is an invaluable platform for advocacy, debate, and discussion.

>  Nation's Sole Marijuana Farm Focuses on Limiting
    Abuse
    USA Today [03/08/10]    

>  Cameron Douglas Denied Bail: Lawyers Say
    'Dysfunctional Upbringing' Caused His Drug Addiction
    Huffington Post [03/01/10]    

>  U.S. Advocate Lauds Supervised Injection Site
    Vancouver Courier (BC) [02/24/10]