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May 27, 2021

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.

The Drug War Uniquely Harms People with Mental Health Issues. But it Doesn’t Have to be that Way.

Drug Policy Alliance

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May 12, 2021

It’s Past Time to End the Federal Militarization of Police

New report documents the critical need to repeal 1033, which allows the federal government to equip local police with military gear.

It’s Past Time to End the Federal Militarization of Police

Drug Policy Alliance

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Mar 9, 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…

No more excuses. The drug war killed Breonna Taylor.

Drug Policy Alliance

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Mar 3, 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 Alliance

Derailing the Drug War Train in Washington State: The Case that Took Down a Flawed Simple…

Drug Policy Alliance

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Oct 30, 2020

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…

Five years ago, white families called for a ‘gentler war on drugs.’ Did we get one?

Drug Policy Alliance

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Sep 8, 2020

Kassandra Frederique, DPA’s New Executive Director, Shares Her Message to the Movement

I’m stepping into this moment with the understanding that to expose and extinguish the drug war we must redefine it.

Kassandra Frederique, DPA’s New Executive Director, Shares Her Message to the Movement

Drug Policy Alliance

Drug Policy Alliance

DPA is the nation’s leading organization promoting drug policies that are grounded in evidence, health, equity, and human rights.

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