The Drug War Uniquely Harms People with Mental Health Issues. But it Doesn’t Have to be that Way.Police response — especially when drugs are involved — is almost entirely void of any kind of mental health considerations.May 27, 2021May 27, 2021
It’s Past Time to End the Federal Militarization of PoliceNew report documents the critical need to repeal 1033, which allows the federal government to equip local police with military gear.May 12, 2021May 12, 2021
No more excuses. The drug war killed Breonna Taylor.On March 13th, 2020, Breonna Taylor was killed in her home by police officers during a no-knock raid. Her death prompted national…Mar 9, 2021Mar 9, 2021
Derailing the Drug War Train in Washington State: The Case that Took Down a Flawed Simple…By Grey Gardner, Senior Staff Attorney for the Drug Policy AllianceMar 3, 2021Mar 3, 2021
Five years ago, white families called for a ‘gentler war on drugs.’ Did we get one?Today marks five years since the New York Times published its front-page article proclaiming “In heroin crisis, white families seek a…Oct 30, 20201Oct 30, 20201
Kassandra Frederique, DPA’s New Executive Director, Shares Her Message to the MovementI’m stepping into this moment with the understanding that to expose and extinguish the drug war we must redefine it.Sep 8, 20203Sep 8, 20203