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Drug Legalization: A Panel Discussion with National Coalition for Drug Legalization and The Pride Center of Maryland

Tuesday, October 7th 2025

6:00 pm

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Every year, there are more than 1.5 million drug arrests in the United States. More than 80% of these arrests are for possession only. Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia have already decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana, and some are exploring the merits of decriminalizing other drugs. The opioid crisis has jump-started the conversation on the best approach to drug use across the country, including in Maryland.

While drug decriminalization is a step in the right direction, it does not go far enough to protect the rights of people who use drugs and people of color. The conversation about drug legalization needs to be further explored. The so-called “War on Drugs” has been an epic failure and it will take love, determination, vision, and leadership to open people’s minds about ending prohibition. America has been conditioned to think prohibition against drugs is protecting our nation without giving much thought to the devastating effects our current criminal justice laws have had on communities of color, the working poor, those who suffer from medical illnesses, and other marginalized communities.

Please join the National Coalition for Drug Legalization and The Pride Center of Maryland on 7th of October at Red Emma’s: 3128 Greenmount Ave Baltimore, MD. The time will be 6:00 pm.

This event will provide an opportunity for community engagement, education, and a chance to discuss how drug legalization can be a way to protect public safety. Some refreshments will be served.

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