With #yesoni1922 not appearing on the Nov ballot, we look forward to the #waleg taking up the issue of ending the #WaronDrugs and saving lives in Jan 2023 | Initiative to decriminalize most drugs will not appear on November ballot https://t.co/2BU6Lr5oWy
Thank you for this article @badlin and @MarijuanaMoment. It is with a heavy heart we announce our campaign has made the difficult decision to cease signature gathering efforts this year.
But rest assured, this isn’t the end. We’ll be back continuing the fight next year.
NEW WA POLL with @Commit2ChangeWA: Washington state voters support funding prevention, treatment, and recovery services for substance use disorders and decriminalizing drug possession for personal use, by a +45-point margin. https://t.co/4C80Li6f29
Getting thrown in jail and saddled with a criminal record for drug use creates barriers for people seeking jobs and places to live.
It’s time for change.
Today marks yet another anniversary of the War on Drugs.
Shout out to @dm_blocker@SaucierDJ and @KR7364 for an amazing talk about its failings and steps we should take to move on.
For those that missed, you can catch it again here:
https://t.co/VaR8FSkmbT
#CommittoChangeWA
Don’t forget to tune into our livestream at 12pm today! 🚨
We’ll be having a great conversation about a future post War on Drugs.
#Yesoni1922#CommittoChangeWA
Tune in this Friday at 12pm for an awesome livestream featuring our Steering Committee Members Keith Blocker, Kurtis Robinson and Julian Saucier. 🙌
#CommitToChangeWA#Yesoni1922
Reasons to decriminalize drugs:
✅ Decriminalization benefits public safety and health.
✅ It has been done successfully in other countries (Portugal, Czech Republic).
✅ Washingtonians support a new approach.
“By removing the fear and shame of drug use, we will be able to remove barriers that prevent Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions people from accessing harm reduction services and treatment programs.”
https://t.co/1ZDgGWm8uf
Reporter @GuyOron talks more about @Commit2ChangeWA, the coalition behind ballot Initiative 1922, and their goal if the initiative makes it on the ballot and passes.
Join us this Saturday, June 4th at @BurienPride as we connect with amazing members from the community, collect signatures, and spread the word about Initiative 1922!
Sign up here: https://t.co/EhA8YwzDo3