Executive Summary: A Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach to Tackling the Opioid Crisis Fact SheetSeptember 21, 2023 Executive Summary: A Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach to Tackling the Opioid Crisis This fact sheet summarizes a recent Center for American Progress report outlining the need for a whole-of-government, society-wide approach to addressing the complex challenges posed by the opioid overdose epidemic. Sep 21, 2023 Trinh Q. Truong, Debu Gandhi, Jill Rosenthal, 5 More Marquisha Johns, Mariam Rashid, Dan Restrepo, Akua Amaning, Cleo Bluthenthal
Tackling the Opioid Crisis Requires a Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach ReportSeptember 20, 2023 Tackling the Opioid Crisis Requires a Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach The opioid epidemic is a complex public health crisis that can be ameliorated by addressing root causes of drug use; expanding access to treatment and harm reduction strategies; and reducing the supply of illicit opioids entering the United States. Sep 20, 2023 Trinh Q. Truong, Debu Gandhi, Jill Rosenthal, 5 More Marquisha Johns, Mariam Rashid, Dan Restrepo, Akua Amaning, Cleo Bluthenthal
Guns Without Borders Past EventApril 17, 2023 Guns Without Borders Addressing the flow of U.S. firearms to Mexico and Central America Online Apr 17, 2023
The Facts on Marijuana Equity and Decriminalization Fact SheetApril 20, 2021 The Facts on Marijuana Equity and Decriminalization It is time to end the federal criminalization of marijuana and right the wrongs caused by the war on drugs—especially for communities of color. Apr 20, 2021 Akua Amaning
Progressive Criminal Justice Ballot Initiatives Won Big in the 2020 Election ArticleNovember 19, 2020 Progressive Criminal Justice Ballot Initiatives Won Big in the 2020 Election Progressive criminal justice policies fared well at the ballot box, with voters across the country approving critical reforms. Nov 19, 2020 Sarah Figgatt
The MORE Act: A Fair and Just Approach to Marijuana Policy VideoApril 20, 2020 The MORE Act: A Fair and Just Approach to Marijuana Policy The war on drugs has adversely affected people of color for decades; if enacted, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act has an opportunity to correct these harms. Apr 20, 2020 Max Hardman, Kurt Mueller, Akua Amaning
Using Marijuana Revenue to Create Jobs ReportMay 20, 2019 Using Marijuana Revenue to Create Jobs The war on drugs crushed economic opportunity in African American and Latinx communities, but marijuana tax revenue can help fuel job growth. May 20, 2019 Maritza Perez, Olugbenga Ajilore, Ed Chung
A Community of Recovery ReportJanuary 10, 2019 A Community of Recovery Once considered the epicenter of the opioid epidemic, the city of Dayton, Ohio, pioneered an innovative response that has saved countless lives and become a national model for addressing addiction. Jan 10, 2019 Erin Welch
Ending the War on Marijuana With Sen. Cory Booker and Weldon Angelos (LIVE from Washington, D.C.) PodcastJune 28, 2018 Ending the War on Marijuana With Sen. Cory Booker and Weldon Angelos (LIVE from Washington, D.C.) Live from Washington, D.C., Michele and Igor speak with Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Weldon Angelos about the need to reform outdated federal marijuana policies. Jun 28, 2018 Michele L. Jawando, Igor Volsky, Sally Tucker, 1 More Rachel Rosen
Ending the War on Drugs: By the Numbers Fact SheetJune 27, 2018 Ending the War on Drugs: By the Numbers Researchers and policymakers alike agree that the war on drugs is a failure. Policymakers must replace the war on drugs with a fairer, more effective model that treats substance misuse as a public health issue—not a criminal justice issue. Jun 27, 2018 Betsy Pearl
Ending the War on Drugs ReportJune 27, 2018 Ending the War on Drugs From needle exchanges to decriminalization, cities are pursuing strategies once considered unthinkable to address drug misuse outside the criminal justice system. Jun 27, 2018 Betsy Pearl, Maritza Perez
Rethinking Federal Marijuana Policy ReportMay 1, 2018 Rethinking Federal Marijuana Policy The time is now to end the war on drugs and take steps to legalize marijuana. May 1, 2018 Ed Chung, Maritza Perez, Lea Hunter
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy IssueNovember 1, 2021 Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
Building an Economy for All IssueNovember 1, 2021 Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice IssueNovember 1, 2021 Advancing Racial Equity and Justice We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.