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Hilary <hilary wrote:From Hilary Fri Jul 30 11:24:03 2004

" Hilary "

 

Fri, 30 Jul 2004 11:24:03 -0700

[asa] Some changes at ASA

 

Dear ASA Friends-

 

As of August 1, I am stepping down as campaign director of ASA. I will be

continuing some consulting work with ASA, and also branching out to do political

strategy & action consulting on other issues related to drug reform, democracy,

and human rights. (after a little break to do things I've put off the last 2

years, like cleaning out my car and teaching my daughter how to swim!)

 

I want to thank you all for your teachings, work, and inspiration. I have seen

so much amazing progress on this issue due to the movement in the last couple of

years. I've seen the feds back off the dispensaries, organizations turn their

time and resources towards defending medical marijuana patients and caregivers,

and an invigorated grassroots expand the anti-drug war movement. I've seen the

public approval for medical marijuana rise by almost 10 percent, more media

support for a cause than I've ever been privileged, and involvement from across

the ideological spectrum. I've seen the most dramatic blow by the Raich/Monson

decision to the federal assertion of authority on drug policy. And finally, I've

seen Keith Alden walk out of federal prison on appeal based on that ruling. I'm

proud to have played what small role I contributed in these positive changes,

and have been so impressed by the people I've met who have devoted their

political lives to winning these victories. I truly

feel the momentum is there for more significant change on these issues, and

that more than ever, our reach should exceed our grasp. I look forward to our

continued alliances.

 

For matters relating to Field Organizing and Patients' Unions, please contact

Stacey Swimme stacey

For matters related to legal and court support, please contact Kris Hermes

kris

For matters related to communications, please contact William Dolphin

asa

For Bay Area organizing, contact Aundre Speciale aundre

For all other inquiries, contact Steph Sherer stephsherer

 

My personal email and phone will remain: hilary; 510-333-8554

 

Best,

Hilary McQuie

(soon to be former) Campaign Director

Americans for Safe Access

510-486-8083

http://www.safeaccessnow.org/

 

 

 

HER VERSION WASN'T UPDATED AS RECENTLY AS MINE. Mine was updated this

morning...7/30/2k4...mk

 

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