2020
Beyond marijuana legalization: ending the war on drugs and meeting social equity promises
The Chicago Reporter- January, 2020
2019
Despite Legalization, Public Marijuana Use Remains Prohibited in Illinois
ABC 7 Chicago- June, 2019
Religious Communities Consider How Much Faith to Put in Marijuana
The Philadelphia Inquirer – June, 2019
The Christian Case for Legal Weed
One Illinois- May, 2019
Don’t Wait to Legalize Marijuana in Illinois
One Illinois- May, 2019
Jesus Would Have Been Cool with Weed, Says ‘Christian Cannabis’ Pastor
VICE- May, 2019
New Group Pushes for Legalization of Marijuana in Illinois
NBC 5 Chicago- April, 2019
South Carolina Faith Leaders Rally in Support of Medical Marijuana
Fox Carolina- March, 2019
Sen. Dick Durbin; ‘The Religious Left’ In Illinois; Rep. Rodney Davis
NPR’s The 21st Show- February, 2019
Legalizing Pot is the Way to Social Justice
Chicago Sun Times- February, 2019
Dems Say Pot Bill Will Create Social Justice, but Black Leaders Aren’t Sold Yet
Chicago Sun Times- January, 2019
2018
My Take: Legalizing Marijuana in Michigan is the Right Thing to do
Holland Sentinel – November, 2018
Clergy: Re SQ 788, healing is most important
NewsOK – June, 2018
For some Christian voters in Oklahoma, medical marijuana is a ‘moral issue’
ABC News – June, 2018
The Questions Private Prisons Raise
Christian Century- June, 2018
Instead of More Policing, a Model to Provide More Services
The Chicago Reporter- May, 2018
Organization Visits Rockford to Fight War on Drugs
WREX- May, 2018
Politicians not Accepting Truth About WV Opioid Problem
Charleston Gazette-Mail- March, 2018
2017
Commissioner wants Legalization of Marijuana on March Ballot
CLTV, November, 2017
Commissioner wants voters to have a say in legalization of marijuana
CBS Chicago- November, 2017
Forum: Clergy support regulating marijuana like alcohol
New Haven Register- June, 2017
Chicago’s War On Drugs
James Gierach CAN-TV- May, 2017
Illinois lawmakers push to legalize recreational marijuana [Video]
WGN TV- April, 2017
Marijuana Legalization Hearings, Support Coalition Announced
Chicago Patch- April, 2017
(Also via DNA Info and Chicago Sun Times)
CNDP Participates in Press Conference to Support Taxation and Regulation in Connecticut [Video]
Regulate Connecticut- March, 2017
2016
Reverend Explains Why Religious Leaders Support Prop to Legalize Marijuana [Video]
Fox News Network, Phoenix- October, 2016
Religious Groups Say Vote Yes on Prop 205 [Video]
Tucson News- October, 2016 (also via KPHO/KTVK Phoenix CBS 5)
Martin E. Marty, Professor Emeritus of University of Chicago Divinity School, commends harm reduction efforts of CNDP
Martin Marty Center for the Advanced Study of Religion- September, 2016
(also via Religion News Service)
The War on Drugs Failed. What Now?
The Christian Century- August, 2016
Drugs, Mercy, and the Gospel: Rev. Alexander Sharp [Audio included] Things Not Seen- July, 2016 (Download Transcript)
Reverend’s open letter to Tobin for calling to keep cannabis criminalized
RI Future – May 24, 2016
Clergy for a New Drug Policy on State of Mind [Video]
Fox News in Providence – May 20, 2016
Dr. King and the War on Drugs
Huffington Post – January 22, 2016
2015
Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Filed in Illinois, Faith Leaders Voice Support
The Daily Chronicle – December 10, 2015
R.I. panel calls war on drugs ‘a complete failure’
Providence Journal – December 5, 2015
Opinion: Sen. Kirk must stand with criminal justice reform
Chicago Sun Times – November 25, 2015
Religious leaders show support for Medical Marijuana in Harrisburg [Video]
Fox43 News – October 21, 2015
Church leaders rally for medical marijuana [Video]
ABC 27 News – October 21, 2015
Pastor: Pa. medical marijuana delay equals ‘legislative child abuse’ [Video]
The Patriot-News – October 21, 2015
Over 50 Pa. faith leaders urge passage of medical marijuana bill [Video]
WGAL News – October 20, 2015
Pennsylvania Religious Leaders Announce Support For Medical Marijuana
The Daily Chronicle – October 20, 2015
Ending the Drug War and Saving Lives
The Huffington Post – October 6, 2015
Op-Ed: Gov. Rauner’s desire for criminal justice reform in question
The State Journal-Register – September 1, 2015
Letters to the Editor: Boost state funding to fight heroin epidemic
Chicago Sun Times – August 17, 2015
Guest Commentary: Weeding Out Editorial Inaccuracies
The News-Gazette – July 5, 2015
Op-Ed: Clergy for Recreational Marijuana
Providence Journal – June 19, 2015
Clergy Join Push to Legalize Marijuana in Mission of Social Justice
Chicago Tribune – June 2, 2015
Poll says 57 Percent of RI residents Favor Legalizing, Regulating Pot like Alcohol
NBC 10 News Providence – April 27, 2015
