Chris Conrad
Hemp activist
A quick-witted, internationally known expert on the history, medical, social, economic and ecological aspects of Cannabis hemp, Chris Conrad is author of four groundbreaking books. He advocates full restoration of industrial hemp, medical marijuana with a doctor's supervision, and setting a legal age of consent for marijuana use by responsible adults in a regulated market. Chris Conrad is married to , Mikki Norris (Consumers Campaign).
Their work has moved and inspired activists to take action and get involved with the drug policy reform movement everywhere, while influencing media (with subject matter used in local and national media, political ads, documentaries, etc.) and public perception of the negative impact of the Drug War on the American people. HRDW played a role in passing a resolution by Amnesty International USA at its annual convention in 2002. The exhibit project and Shattered Lives has given hope to many prisoners and their families by making "injustice visible" and played an important role in gaining clemency for a few. For this work, they were presented with the Robert C. Randall Award in the Field of Citizen Action at the Lindesmith Center/Drug Policy Foundation's 2001 conference.
The adds below show some of the projects that Chris Conrad is involved with:
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