Hi Everyone,
Thank you for your continued support in our fight to decontrol (deschedule) cannabis. We’re in the final stretch, with just 16 days left to make our voices heard. Your dedication has been invaluable, and now it’s time to amplify our efforts to ensure our message reaches far and wide.
Here's a Quick Update:
For those just getting here and haven’t read the document, here's what’s happening:
The DEA and HHS are proposing to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III using an eight-factor analysis. While this might seem like progress, it’s not enough. Rescheduling still limits access and keeps control in the hands of big pharma. We need cannabis to be decontrolled (descheduled) entirely.
Key Points to Make:
1. Attorney General's Power: Under 21 U.S.C. 811(a), the Attorney General has the authority to decontrol cannabis entirely.
2. Historical Support for Decontrol (Deschedule): The Shafer Commission, Francis Young (Former DEA Chief Administrative Law Judge), and the LaGuardia Report all advocated for decontrolling cannabis.
3. Eight-Factor Analysis: The DEA and HHS's own analysis highlights the lower abuse potential, significant medical benefits, and minimal public health risks of cannabis, which support decontrolling rather than rescheduling.
How You Can Help:
1. Submit Comments: If you haven’t already, submit your comments to the DEA and DOJ demanding decontrol.
2. Full Campaign Blast: Let’s take this final stretch seriously. Start full campaigns to blast out our message across all platforms. Take charge in your local community. Here’s where you can make an impact:
- Social Media: Post on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, Reddit, Snapchat, Pinterest, YouTube, Tumblr, Soundcloud, WhatsApp, Telegram, Discord, Clubhouse, Quora, Nextdoor, WeChat, Viber, Signal, Gab, MeWe, Parler LinkedIn, , Social Club, and any other platforms you use.
Share updates and articles in groups dedicated to cannabis advocacy.
Tweet at politicians like @AOC or @RandPaul who have voiced opinions on drug policy.
Tag influencers like @SnoopDogg or @TommyChong who support cannabis reform
Tweet at celebrities who support cannabis legalization, such as @WizKhalifa or @MileyCyrus.
Encourage them to use their platforms on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube to advocate for descheduling.
- Dating Apps: Consider adding "Supporting cannabis descheduling" and the petition link to your dating app profiles to help spread awareness and support for this important cause! Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, OkCupid, Match, Plenty of Fish (POF), Grindr, HER, Coffee Meets Bagel, Zoosk, eHarmony, Happn, Clover, The League, Ship
Update profiles on apps like Tinder or Bumble with a message advocating for cannabis descheduling.
Include a link to the comment section or a relevant petition to encourage matches to participate.
- Subscription-based content platforms: like OnlyFans, Patreon, Substack etc.. etc.., offer a unique opportunity to reach a dedicated audience. By updating your profile or bio with information about supporting cannabis descheduling, you can help spread awareness and mobilize support for this important cause..
- Gaming Platforms: Coordinate in-game events or messages about cannabis reform on platforms like Twitch or Discord.
- Promote cannabis descheduling during your Uber or Lyft rides by discussing it with your drivers or passengers, spreading awareness one ride at a time!
Leave flyers or business cards in the backseat with a QR code linking to the comment section.
Encourage drivers to discuss the topic with passengers who express interest.
- Do you have a massive Email List?: Send emails to all your contacts, urging them to join the movement.
- Community Groups: Share in local community groups, forums, and chat groups
- Influencers: Reach out to celebrities across the spectrum – from A-list movie stars to up-and-coming musicians and influential social media personalities. Their voice can make a huge difference in the push to deschedule cannabis. Whether they're in Hollywood or rising stars in the music industry, their support can amplify our message and bring cannabis reform into the spotlight.
- News Outlets & Magazines: Write op-eds or letters to the editor advocating for cannabis descheduling. Pitch story ideas related to cannabis reform to journalists covering health, lifestyle, or legal topics.
Submit articles or letters to publications like High Times or Cannabis Business Times.
Place advertisements supporting descheduling in cannabis-focused magazines.
Write letters to the editor of major newspapers such as The New York Times or The Washington Post.
Pitch op-eds to platforms like HuffPost or Vox advocating for cannabis policy reform.
- Podcasts & Radio Shows: Reach out to podcast hosts and radio producers to discuss cannabis descheduling and its implications. Offer to be a guest speaker or suggest topics related to the legalization movement.
Reach out to podcast hosts such as Joe Rogan Experience or The Adam Dunn Show.
Offer to be a guest speaker on podcasts that discuss cannabis culture or drug policy.
Call in to nationally syndicated shows like NPR's Morning Edition or The Howard Stern Show.
Send press releases to local radio stations or college radio stations covering cannabis news.
- TV Shows: Contact producers of relevant TV shows or news programs to propose segments about cannabis policy and descheduling efforts. Highlight the social and economic benefits of reform.
Contact producers of news programs like CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 or FOX News' Tucker Carlson Tonight.
Pitch segments to daytime talk shows like The View.
- Guerrilla Marketing: Create eye-catching street art or graffiti with messages supporting descheduling. Ensure it's legal and respectful of local laws and regulations.
- Protest Art Installations: Set up provocative art installations in public spaces that challenge perceptions and spark conversations about cannabis legalization.
- Satirical Campaigns: Develop humorous or satirical campaigns that poke fun at outdated cannabis laws while making a serious point about the need for reform.
- Flash Mobs: Organize flash mobs or public demonstrations advocating for cannabis reform in busy public spaces or events.
- Outdoor Projections: Use projectors to display messages advocating for descheduling on prominent buildings or landmarks during nighttime. Drone shows
- Interactive Websites or Apps: Create an interactive website or app that educates users about cannabis policy and facilitates easy sharing of information and petitions.
3. Spread the Word: Share this information with everyone you know. The more people we reach, the stronger our impact.
Sample Social Media Post:
We have 16 days left to push for the decontrol (descheduling) of cannabis! The DEA and HHS's own analysis shows the lower abuse potential and significant medical benefits of cannabis. Let's not settle for rescheduling – we need to decontrol now! Sign and Share the petition. Submit your comments and spread the word.
#DecontrolNow #CannabisReform #MedicalCannabis #EndTheStigma
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By advocating for decontrol, we’re pushing for a fairer, more sensible approach to cannabis regulation. Let’s ensure our voices are heard loud and clear in these final days. Together, we can make a difference.
Thank you for your support and commitment.
#DecontrolNow #CannabisReform #CannabisCommunity #MedicalCannabis #EndTheStigma