Reform Federal Drug Laws

For the first time in decades we have an opportunity to roll back punitive federal drug policies, starting with the crack/powder cocaine sentencing disparity. Tell Congress it's time to act.

Ethan Nadelmann on CNN

DPA Executive Director Ethan Nadelmann was on CNN this week discussing the idea of making marijuana legal as a response to the economic crisis.

> DPA Executive Director on Colbert

Check out Ethan Nadelmann on the Colbert Report last week, where he argued for an open, honest and public debate on making marijuana legal.

> Schwarzenegger Urges a Study on Legalizing Marijuana Use

The New York Times reports that California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is calling for a debate on taxing and regulating marijuana, with an assessment of how it has worked in other countries. DPA Executive Director Ethan Nadelmann is quoted.

> Jobs at DPA

• Executive Associate - New York, NY
• Publications Manager - New York, NY
• Internet Communications Associate - Washington DC

Ethan Nadelmann Speaking Engagement: Between the Dream and the Nightmare

May 15, 2009. New York, NY

This one-day seminar will explore the intersection between immigration and the criminal justice system. DPA Executive Director Ethan Nadelmann will be speaking on a plenary. The event is free and open to the public.

Safe Injection Facilities of New York

May 22, 2009. New York, NY

Syringe exchange is a proven effective HIV prevention intervention in New York. Now it is time to take the next step: looking at safe injection facilities (SIFs) as another proven intervention in the context of public health.

>  Drug Law Reform a Good Beginning
    Times Union (NY) [05/07/09]

>  Yankees Pitcher's Mom Arrested for Meth: Should She Get Treatment or Prison?
    AlterNet [05/06/09]    

>  Don't Give Salvia the Reefer Madness Treatment
    AlterNet [04/23/09]