Take Action

Please use the link above to send an e-mail to your state senator, urging him or her to protect medical marijuana patients. Be sure to forward any response you receive to state@mpp.org, so that your legislators may be lobbied more effectively.

You can edit any of the letters to your liking, as legislators prefer personally-crafted letters to form letters. Feel free to include information specific to New Hampshire, if you know of anything.

Legislators truly do listen to their constituents, so be sure to follow up with calls to his or her office after sending your letters! You can look up your elected officials here.

Write a letter to the editor in support of medical marijuana

Writing a letter to the editor of your local newspaper can be a great way to foster discussion about marijuana policy reform. While we have provided a list of talking points, we encourage you to write your own letter.
 
Here's a few tips to keep in mind:

1) Keep it short and simple

Papers generally won't print anything longer than 150-200 words. It's best to make one point well, rather than trying to make every point possible. By only making one point at a time, you save your other arguments for future letters.

2) Check your spelling and grammar

Not only are newspapers more likely to print a letter containing no errors, having a spelling or grammar mistake plays into the stereotypes embraced by the opposition. We'd be glad to look over your letter if you'd like.

3) Say only what you know is factually true

Science, math, and reason are on our side; there's no need to make false claims or exaggerations. If you are unsure, check our library or ask us.

4) If possible, respond to a recent story in a timely manner

Papers are generally more likely to publish letters that are in response to recent stories, especially letters than are submitted shortly after the stories were published.

Feel free to contact us if you'd like help with your letter, and let us know if it gets published.