“Religious activism on Capitol Hill began heating up…with the founding of the Interfaith Drug Policy Initiative.” - The Washington Post

“The religious voice is being heard on the mandatory minimum sentencing debate because the Interfaith Drug Policy Initiative is putting the supportive denominational positions to good use in the halls of Congress.” – Rev. Bob Edgar, president, National Council of Churches

“The Interfaith Drug Policy Initiative is doing a stellar job at organizing religious denominations behind medical marijuana and the repeal of mandatory minimum sentencing.”  - Rev. Jim Winkler, general secretary, United Methodist Board of Church and Society

“It is unlikely that our drug laws will change drastically without vocal support among the religious community.  Now is the time to invest in efforts to build this constituency.” - Rob Kampia, executive director, Marijuana Policy Project

“I want us to do with mandatory minimums what we did with debt relief.  I can recall how the interfaith community took the issue of debt relief, Jubilee 2000, … and brought some of the top leaders to their knees.  That’s the kind of effort that I think will make the difference.” – Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif) at an event organized by IDPI

“Many people of faith and goodwill know that our criminal justice system has major flaws.  The Interfaith Drug Policy Initiative is making an important contribution by educating and mobilizing religious groups behind drug sentencing reform.” – Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy, president, The Interfaith Alliance

“We are committed to translating the lessons we have learned [in the civil right movement] into invitations for action now, believing it is urgent to redress the grievances and correct the injustices of our present drug laws.  We urge you to join this movement.” – Rev. James Lawson, Jr., civil rights leader