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Think & Drink Series – An Even Greener Washington: The Future of Marijuana Post-I-502

Date: February 18, 2013 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Humanities Washington and the Naked City Brewery and Taphouse will host a free panel discussion on the importance of marijuana reform in Washington state and what to expect when I-502 is fully implemented. Read More »
 
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Celebrating a Year of Making History in Washington State

Doug Honig, Communications Director, ACLU of Washington
Dec 15, 2012
Ever since 9/11, civil libertarians have been known for issuing dire warnings about erosions of fundamental rights:  Guantanamo,  indefinite detention powers, warrantless wiretapping,  America’s addiction to incarceration, attacks on women’s reproductive freedom,  use of RFID chips on public school students (yep, a girl in Texas is actually suing her school district over that one). These are serious and ongoing concerns. Read More »
 
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I-502 Gains Widespread Support

From newspapers across the state to political candidates to the Children’s Alliance, the initiative to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana for adults has picked up widespread support.  And a new study reports nearly a quarter-million arrests for marijuana possession in Washington – yet another reason to vote Yes on I-502. Read More »
 

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What Is Your County Spending On Marijuana Law Enforcement?

For the first time, a new interactive map provides estimates for what each of Washington’s 39 counties has spent on marijuana law enforcement between the years 2000-2010. Click on your county to find how much it spent in the war on marijuana. Read More »
 

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Incarcerating Communities: Why Faith Leaders Are Speaking Out on the War on Drugs

Kellen Russoniello, Drug Policy Extern
Jul 31, 2012
On last Tuesday evening, community members gathered at Southside Commons in Seattle to hear leaders of faith discuss the problem of mass incarceration. The panel was comprised of SpearIt, an assistant law professor at St. Louis University, Pastor Carl Livingston, founder of Kingdom Christian Center, and Reverend Paul Benz, Co-Director of Faith Action Network.

A recent forum in Seattle made some vital connections for people concerned about the enormous volume of people in our criminal justice system. Its topic: "Faith Communities and Mass Incarceration." Read More »

 
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MLK and Race: The Ongoing Conversation

Eric Nygren, ACLU-WA Legal Intake Manager
Apr 4, 2012

The ACLU of Washington’s offices are graced with moving and inspiring photos, including many of our past clients. Occupying pride of place in the ACLU conference room, however, is a vintage photo of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, April 4, 2012, marks the 44th anniversary of Dr. King’s assassination. Read More »

 
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Facing the Facts: The New Voices Not Afraid to Say “Legalize”

Summer Robinson, ACLU-WA Communications and Events Coordinator
Feb 13, 2012
At Thursday’s joint Senate and House committee work session on the measure, four compelling witnesses testified in favor of this new approach. Substance abuse counselor and university professor, Roger Roffman. Retired public health director and former prison physician, Dr. Kim Thorburn. Former top U.S. prosecuting attorney for Western Washington John McKay. And retired high-ranking FBI official, Charles Mandigo. Read More »
 
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Washington State Marijuana Arrests Add Up

Mark Cooke, ACLU-WA Drug Policy Advocate
Jan 30, 2012
Over a ten year-period, more than 100,000 arrests were made in Washington state for adult marijuana crimes. The vast majority of these arrests were for low-level possession. Read More »
 
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