Decriminalize Nature Philadelphia is an 501(c)4 grassroots lobbying and political advocacy organization based in Philadelphia and registered with the IRS and State of Pennsylvania.
We formed in 2020 and incorporated as a (c)4 in 2023. Our mission objective is to pass a resolution that would decriminalize natural entheogens/psychedelics here.
Our campaign draws inspiration from the decriminalization of natural psychedelics in 25 cities, including major cities such as Denver, Oakland, Detroit, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Minneapolis, et al., as well as the state of Colorado; aiming to persuade local policymakers to prioritize public health, risk reduction, and responsible exploration of consciousness and spirituality through education over punitive measures for individuals who use these sacred plants and fungi.
Natural entheogens and psychedelics have been integral to the spiritual and religious practices of cultures around the world for millennia, from the ancient Indians and Greeks to cultures throughout what is now known as the Americas. They are generally safe when proper risk reduction guidelines are adhered to, including understanding of dosage, as with any other medicine.