You can help "Stamp out Prohibition" today!
The above photo (full version here) was taken in 1932, when responsible citizens were finally deciding they had endured enough of the crime, violence, and corruption caused by Alcohol Prohibition. We have reached another such point in American History with the so-called "War on Drugs," but reforming the laws will require serious, coordinated activism. Citizens must "Send the Right Message" to lawmakers, and lawmakers must find the courage to support sensible policy alternatives.
Video Farewell to the Bush Administration from MPP-TV
Posted January 2nd, 2009 by MattMPP-TV grades the outgoing Bush administration on its failed drug policy. No surprises here!
L.E.A.P. Announces New Campaign: WeCanDoiItAgain.com
Posted December 9th, 2008 by MattTeaming up with the Criminal Justice Policy Foundation, the folks at Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (L.E.A.P.) recently announced a new campaign. On the 75th anniversary of the repeal of Alcohol Prohibition, their message for the U.S. government is simple: We Can Do It Again!
Students Lobby Senators, Congressmen on Crack-Powder Sentencing Disparity
Posted December 1st, 2008 by MattLast weekend, college students from across the country converged on the nation’s capital for the 10th Annual Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) National Conference, and among them were 10 students from Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, NH. On Friday, Nov. 21, over 250 students swarmed Capitol Hill for scheduled meetings with their Congressmen and Senators. Their issue du jour? The 100-1 sentencing disparity for crack vs. powder cocaine.
Marijuana Policy Presidential Video Voter Guide
Posted October 9th, 2008 by MattThis video from the Marijuana Policy Project provides a synopsis of where Barack Obama, John McCain, Bob Barr, Ralph Nader, and Cynthia McKinney stand on drug and marijuana policy. Definitely worth a look!
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