do you know what really effectively reduces the number of people experiencing houselessness and mental health crises? consensual, quality and free/affordable healthcare access and infrastucture, universal basic income and infrastructure and meaningful investments in housing.

👀 this applies to us, too! #NoMoreDrugWar

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🧵"'Overdose prevention centers not only prevent fatal overdoses but also support the very people that don’t get any other kinds of support,” Laura Guzman, executive director of [NHRC] told Nonprofit Quarterly 'This is a basic public health intervention.'" bit.ly/IncoherentPoli…

Terrell Jones, like many other people of color, was incarcerated for drug use. After experiencing the harms of racist drug laws and stigma, he became a passionate advocate for drug policy reform and a harm reduction activist. We are thrilled to have him join us at #Reform2023.

Oregon has some of the WORST racial disparities in the country in our criminal justice system. We've been near last for access to treatment FOR DECADES. By taking the public health approach, Oregon took an important step in reducing racial disparities. #orleg #orpol

“Biden is pushing watered down marijuana reform and nice-sounding rhetoric in hopes of reaching more voters…But rescheduling marijuana to Schedule III, as Biden’s DEA is proposing, would maintain federal criminalization.” salon.com/2024/05/21/to-…

Americans deserve solutions to the overdose crisis. Yet lawmakers like JD Vance falsely blame immigrants & call for harsh penalties that will only make things worse. Check out @MariPerMed on why this fearmongering won’t work & how we can save lives w a humane, health approach.

No one should be locked up for marijuana. And it’s vital to know where the presidential candidates stand. Our own @MariPerMed talked to @USAToday about Kamala Harris’ marijuana track record & how she’s embraced it as a racial justice issue. usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

Check out our ED @Kassandra_Fred talk Kamala Harris’ evolving drug policy record & why whoever the next president is must go further on marijuana legalization & invest in health solutions to the overdose crisis that save lives instead of criminalize.

This year's U.S. presidential election will have critical implications for drug policy nationwide. We believe drug policy should be grounded in evidence, health, equity, & human rights. Who agrees? Read our fact sheets on each candidate’s record & history: drugpolicyaction.org/2024election/

People have real concerns about fentanyl & want real solutions to address it. Yet leaders call for the same failed policies that got us here. @MariPerMed explains why trying to appear tough on drugs distracts from the health policies needed to save lives. politico.com/news/2024/10/2…

Tomorrow is election day, and the outcome will have critical implications for drug policy nationwide. Check out our fact sheets to see where the presidential candidates stand on drug policy and make sure you get out and vote. drugpolicyaction.org/2024election/

"Both Harris and Trump have used the overdose crisis as an opportunity to compete for who can appear tougher on immigration and the border instead of offering a real plan to save lives." Our ED @Kassandra_Fred demands real solutions in The The Guardian: theguardian.com/us-news/2024/n…

“As we move forward, our ability to create healthy, safe, and thriving communities depends on our willingness to build and work together.” - @Kassandra_Fred #NoMoreDrugWar

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