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The WNBA star’s case should galvanize Americans to “use their voices to fight against marijuana prohibition, a policy that’s rooted in racism and homophobia.”
Stephen Post is a campaign manager and communication strategist with Last Prisoner Project who focuses on implementing policy through coordinated government and public relations efforts. Stephen hopes to empower others to challenge the obstacles to equal justice in cannabis, as well as help redesign the justice system by breaking down the stigma around drug use. Stephen is a two-time graduate of The Ohio State University, where he earned a B.A. in Political Science and Economics, and his Masters of Public Administration with a focus on drug policy reform and policing. During his time at Ohio State, Stephen worked with OSU's Drug Enforcement and Policy Center, where he supported interdisciplinary, evidence-based research, education, and community outreach around cannabis reforms, and he served as President of the Council of Graduate Students, where he advocated for LGBTQ+ students, worker's rights, and greater police accountability.