The Signs are Up!

The signs for Delaware NORML's Adopt-A-Highway and Adopt-A-Block are up! We are excited to see winter moving out so we can get dirty and clean up the streets again. Check the DeNORML Events Calendar often to find out when the next clean up will be.

Sign up to volunteer for any of the events or email us if you have any supplies that can be donated.


Mike Pukatsch
Deputy Director
DeNORML
mikep@denorml.org
www.denorml.org

DeNORML Hosts LEAP Speaker Ken Abraham

DeNORML would like to thank Ken Abraham of LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition) for taking the time to speak at our February meeting. LEAP is an organization of 80,000 supporters, including police, prosecutors, judges, FBI/DEA agent, corrections officials, military personnel and civilians. The members and supporters of LEAP believe that ending prohibition and establishing a system of regulation and control is a more ethical and effective way to diminish drug addiction and street violence.

Mr. Abraham was a prosecutor, a defense attorney, and a former addict. He has had the unique experience of viewing the "War on Drugs" from many angles. From 1974 to 1979, he was a deputy attorney general for Delaware. After spending five years incarcerated for crimes stemming from a cocaine addiction, Ken has focused his efforts on advocating for prisoners civil rights and other prison related issues. Ken has founded a nonprofit called Citizens for Criminal JUSTICE, which runs an Adopt a Prisoner Church Reentry Program.

Mr. Abraham discussed LEAP and the Delaware Crime Prevention & Rehabilitation Act ("the Act") and the many benefits it would have on the community. He stated that currently only about 44% of all rapes, and about 47% of all murders are unsolved. The Act will implement a system in which drug and alcohol abusers will be treated and rehabilitated, resulting in reduced crime, and essentially allowing police officers more time to solve violent crimes.


For Ken's full LEAP bio
http://www.leap.cc/author/ken-abraham/

to book a LEAP speaker (351) 243-5844

For more information contact Ken Abraham, Citizens for Criminal JUSTICE
kenabraham3138@gmail.com
430 Kings Hwy, Suite 414
Dover, DE 19901
302-423-4067 cell
302-338-9579


Erica P
Communications Director
DeNORML
erica@denorml.org
www.denorml.org

Delaware NORML's First Adopt a Highway Cleaning

Delaware NORML's first Adopt a Highway event was a success! We had a great turn out of 11 volunteers. For about 2 hours we walked up, then down Veale Road collecting trash and debris. We even found a whole car bumper! In total we collected 5 bags of trash, and 2 bags of recyclables. 

Thank you to everyone that came out to show your support for Delaware NORML and the community. We hope that everyone enjoyed themselves and we look forward to the next clean up!

Photo courtesy of Krystal Johnson

Delaware NORML Adopt a Highway

Delaware NORML has adopted Veale Rd. from Marsh Rd. to Harvey Rd. Our first cleaning will be Saturday November 2nd at 8 am. Please join us at our next meeting Oct. 22nd at 7:30 pm for more information and sign up, or email mikep@denorml.org

Adopt-a-Block

Through Wilmington's Adopt-a-Block program, Delaware NORML adopted the 900 block of Kirkwood Street on the Eastside of Wilmington, DE. Kirkwood Street has a five vacant, boarded properties in a row.  Our first project was Saturday, September 28th.  Ten friends showed up to help us sweep the street and paint the wood on the vacant properties.  A big thanks to all who participated.  The neighborhood appreciated our efforts and we showed them that not all pot smokers are lazy ne'er-do-wells!

Delaware NORML Communications Director Zoe Patchell On WITN22

Delaware NORML Communication Director Zoe Patchell on WITN22

 

 

We are so proud of our Communications Director Zoe Patchell for her very informative interview on WITN22. I have gathered some of the links and information she spoke about, and please remember to contact us if you have any questions at info@denorml.org

 

 

 

Delaware.gov - Information on Medical Marijuana in Delaware

Follow this link to find information on Delaware's Medical Marijuana Program. You can also find information on applying and submitting an application to obtain a Medical Marijuana Card

 

Section 812. Schedules of Controlled Substances

See for yourself where Marijuana stands on the Federal Schedule of Controlled Substances, take note of what drugs are also classified as a Schedule I.

 

NORML's List of States that have Medical Marijuana Laws Enacted

 

Patents 6630507

Patent that is currently held by the United States. It specifically says "Cannabinoids have been found to have antioxidant properties."

 

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed - PubMed.gov

Enter cannabinoids, there are over 11,000 articles for review

 

Find Out How to Take Action

Contact your Legislator, House Representative, and Congressman John Carney.

 

Legislator Lookup - Senate

Legislator Lookup - House Representative


National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
 

Good People Disobey Bad Laws

 

"In any civilized society, it is every citizen's responsibility to obey just laws. But at the same time, it is every citizen's responsibility to disobey unjust laws." - Martin Luther King, Jr. 1928-1968

It is without a doubt that any advancement made in the fight against Marijuana Prohibition is owed to those that selflessly risk their own freedom for the freedom of many. Accrediting those that continuously put themselves forward, it goes without saying that every bit of involvement is invaluable. Having just recently joined the movement, I can tell you that simply sitting through a meeting will inspire you to do more, if not, at least educate you and allow the opportunity to meet some really great, like minded people.

Now is the time to support a cause that is on the verge of victory. I can tell you that I am excited to be a part of something I believe in, and when the day comes that we no longer have to fight, I will be proud to say that I contributed, even if just a little.

- Erica Pukatsch, Member
Thank you Cynthia, for the great picture and finding such an appropriate quote