Advocates In Action
Whether it’s a community meeting, a political demonstration, or just knocking on doors in the neighborhood, our presence helps to make a difference.
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Voting on National Cannabis Legalization
…as with alcohol, we’ll probably be asked to pretend that age restrictions are enough to prevent widespread use by underage kids.
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“The War On…”
Soon enough we’ll be hearing calls from the public for evidence of victory, and how will we answer?
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Buyer Beware
…in many instance, it’ll be an unfair fight between enormously well-funded, politically savvy industry lobbies and a few determined nonprofits that advocate for public health.
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Opioid Settlements?
“…over the past five years, less than 10% of the nearly $40 billion in tobacco payments went towards such efforts.”
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Strange Bedfellows in the Pharma Lobby
It isn’t PhDs in the white lab coats who show up at your doctor’s office to provide false or misleading information about drug safety.
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Pressure Points
This is amazing to people from other countries, where the vote is precious.
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Political Cover
Politicians are often accused of flip-flopping, but they may see themselves as representing the will of the voters.
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A Little Politicking
Don’t forget that relatively few Americans vote in local elections. That may be a disgrace, but it also means that advocacy by a committed few can have the greatest impact.
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More on Lobbying
As one longtime Capitol Hill figure told me, “you can get anything accomplished as long as you’re willing to share the credit– especially with those who don’t deserve it.”
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You Too Can Be a Lobbyist
Most people who enact laws aren’t healthcare experts or even for that matter particularly interested in the subject of addiction and treatment.
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