Your voice matters, and contacting your elected officials is a powerful way to make it heard. Whether it’s Congress, Governors, Representatives, Local Governments, Senators, or Local Officials, each level of government plays a crucial role in shaping policies that impact our lives. By reaching out to these decision-makers, you can advocate for the changes you want to see. Even if you’re passionate about other important matters such as healthcare, education, environmental protection, social justice, or any other issue, your engagement is key to driving positive change.
Take action today and let your representatives know where you stand. We have made it easy and provided the links below along with some known cannabis activist groups. Contact Us if you see a group that should be added.
CANNABIS ACTIVIST GROUPS
The Last Prisoner Project (LPP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to criminal justice reform, specifically focusing on addressing the issue of cannabis-related incarceration. The organization’s mission is to advocate for the release of individuals who are incarcerated for non-violent cannabis offenses, as well as to provide support and reentry programs for those individuals upon their release.
LPP works through a combination of legal advocacy, public education, and policy reform efforts. They collaborate with a network of attorneys, advocates, and other stakeholders to identify cases of individuals who are serving disproportionately long sentences for non-violent cannabis crimes. They then work to provide legal representation and support to these individuals, advocating for their release or for reductions in their sentences.
In addition to advocating for the release of incarcerated individuals, LPP also focuses on broader criminal justice reform efforts, including working to change laws and policies related to cannabis prohibition and sentencing. They aim to raise awareness about the impact of cannabis criminalization on individuals and communities, and to promote alternatives to incarceration for non-violent drug offenses.
Overall, the Last Prisoner Project seeks to bring attention to the human cost of the war on drugs and to work towards a more equitable and compassionate criminal justice system.
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). It’s a nonprofit advocacy group in the United States that works to legalize marijuana, end cannabis prohibition, and reform marijuana laws. NORML was founded in 1970 by Keith Stroup, and it’s one of the oldest and most well-known organizations dedicated to marijuana law reform.
NORML’s mission is to advocate for the rights of cannabis consumers and to promote responsible marijuana use. The organization works on various fronts, including lobbying lawmakers, providing legal assistance to individuals facing marijuana-related charges, educating the public about the benefits and risks of marijuana use, and supporting research into the medical and therapeutic potential of cannabis.
Over the years, NORML has played a significant role in shaping public opinion and influencing marijuana policy at both the state and federal levels. It has been involved in successful efforts to decriminalize marijuana possession, legalize medical marijuana, and regulate the production and sale of cannabis for adult recreational use in several states.
NORML also publishes research and reports on marijuana-related issues, organizes conferences and events, and maintains a network of chapters and volunteers across the country. Overall, the organization has been instrumental in advancing the cause of marijuana legalization and pushing for sensible and evidence-based marijuana policies.
Michigan Weedsters is an Association of Advocacy created by Michigan Residents who have pledged to be involved in protecting and innovating the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act.
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