ASA Newsletter-October 2024: Election Edition

Posted by 1212.40pc on October 31, 2024

We are happy to present you with the   Election Edition of the ASA Monthly Newsletter!

Americans for Safe Access launched the Compassionate Candidate Campaign to provide candidates in the 468 Congressional races in the 2024 Election information on policies that will improve the lives of medical cannabis patients. With one week until the election, ASA has put together this special edition of that ASA monthly newsletter to bring you the information you need on November 5th.

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What's Inside For October 2024:

  • 5 Facts Every Medical Cannabis Patient Advocate Needs to Know
  • One Week Countdown: Compassionate Candidate Campaign Actions!
  • Behind the Spotlight: Only Congress Can Change Cannabis Laws for Patients
  • Lessons from Capitol Hill: Patients Need to Set the Record Straight on Medical Cannabis Ahead of Election 2024
  • ASA in the News
  • Join ASA's Post-Election Debrief
  • What’s in Your Cannabis? A Patient & Consumer Guide to Navigating Cannabis Safety.
  • Take ASA's National Survey
  • Cannabis Product Recalls: What They Mean for the Health of Patients & Cannabis Programs
  • Take ASA's National Survey
  • And more

R ECENT N EWS

ELECTION 2024: 5 FACTS EVERY MEDICAL CANNABIS PATIENT ADVOCATE NEEDS TO KNOW

As we head toward the 2024 election, it’s clear that cannabis policies will shift in the next Congress, impacting the lives of patients and families across the nation. Here are the five most important facts every medical cannabis patient should know leading into this pivotal election.

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ELECTION COUNTDOWN!

COMPASSIONATE CANDIDATE CAMPAIGN ACTIONS!

While presidential candidates make headlines, it’s Congress that can enact meaningful change for patients. With 468 Congressional and Senate races at stake, this election is our chance to ensure that compassionate, patient-focused policies are on the agenda. 

TAKE ACTION NOW!

Behind the Spotlight: Only Congress Can Change Cannabis Laws for Patients

Americans for Safe Access (ASA) has been at the forefront of fighting for patients’ rights to access medical cannabis across four presidencies since our founding in 2002. 

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Lessons from Capitol Hill: Patients Need to Set the Record Straight on Medical Cannabis Ahead of Election 2024

On September 26th, medical cannabis advocates from Hawaii to Florida gathered on Capitol Hill for the Validated Voices Summit, representing patients from across the nation. 

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ASA IN THE NEWS

The Financial: Medical cannabis in chronic pain management

Steph Sherer, Founder and President of Americans for Safe Access (ASA), discusses the prevalence, challenges, and treatments for chronic pain management.

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Green Dispensary Marketing Podcast: Your Right to Choose Cannabis as Medicine is at Risk

"In this episode, Samuel Fisher interviews Steph Sherer, the founder of ASA. Steph shares her inspiring journey as a pioneer in cannabis activism, detailing how ASA has been at the forefront of patient rights, policy reform, and medical research advocacy. Learn how ASA is shaping the future of medical cannabis access and fighting for patients' rights across the nation."

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JOIN ASA'S POST-ELECTION DEBRIEF

YOU ARE INVITED: November 6, 2024, 5 pm PT/8 pm ET

Join ASA Staff, Advisors, Chapters, Members, & Affiliates for this post-election webinar. We will discuss the impacts of the election, a potentially jam-packed lame-duck session, National Days of Action: December 2024, the DEA rescheduling hearings, and preparing for the 47th president & 119th Congress. 

Zoom Link for Webinar

TAKE ACTION! Make Your Voice heard! Take the Survey Today!

Our survey is closing soon, and we need YOUR input! This is your opportunity to share your thoughts and help shape the future of medical cannabis advocacy. Your feedback is crucial in guiding our efforts to improve patient access and influence policy change.
Be part of this vital conversation – take the survey before it closes!

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OCTOBER DONOR CAMPAIGN

Raising funds for medical cannabis advocacy is harder than ever but we can't complete our mission without your support.

YOU can keep this vital work going!

Please donate this month to support ASA campaigns & programs.

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