Jessica Corry

Jessica Corry
Born	1979
Known for	Public policy analyst, commentator

Jessica Peck Corry (born 1979) is an American public policy analyst with the conservative Independence Institute in Golden, Colorado, and best known as a Republican in favor of the decriminalization of marijuana.^[1][2][3] High Times magazine announced in 2009 that Corry will be an upcoming "freedom fighter of the month".^[4][5]

In 2008, Corry was the leader of the "Yes on 46" campaign, which unsuccessfully sought passage of Colorado ballot initiative Amendment 46, which sought to end race and gender affirmative action programs in state government and public contracting.^[6][7] Similarly, in 2004 she opposed restrictions imposed on an education class at the University of Colorado seeking enrollment of minorities and first-generation college students, which resulted in the University rescinding the restrictions.^{[citation needed]}

In 2004, Corry ran for the District 19 seat in the Colorado State Senate, but was defeated by incumbent Sue Windels.^{[8][dead link][citation needed]}

Corry has a bachelor's degree in journalism from University of Colorado-Boulder (2001), a Master's degree in government from Johns Hopkins University (2003), and a law degree from the University of Denver.^{[citation needed]}

References

1. ^ "Legalizing marijuana -- medical or otherwise -- has become the toke of the town". Westword. Sept. 29, 2009. http://www.westword.com/2009-10-01/news/legalizing-marijuana-medical-or-otherwise-has-become-the-toke-of-the-town. Retrieved Nov. 3, 2009. 
2. ^ David Montero (Sept. 20, 2006). "Pot-law backers get some support GOP, Dem activists gather at Capitol.". Rocky Mountain News. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-151651466.html. Retrieved Nov. 3, 2009. 
3. ^ Judy Berman (October 21, 2009). "Meet the marijuana moms". Salon.com. http://www.salon.com/life/broadsheet/feature/2009/10/21/marijuana_mom/print.html. Retrieved February 24, 2010. 
4. ^ Kathleen Parker (Oct. 21, 2009). "Reefer Sanity". The Washington Post. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/20/AR2009102003084.html?hpid=opinionsbox1. Retrieved Nov. 3, 2009. 
5. ^ Debra Cassens Weiss (Oct. 23, 2009). "Lawyer Is High Times’ ‘Freedom Fighter of the Month’". ABA Journal. http://www.abajournal.com/news/lawyer_is_high_times_freedom_fighter_of_the_month/. Retrieved Nov. 3, 2009. 
6. ^ Kevin Flynn (Nov. 5, 2008). "Amend. 46 too close to call". Rocky Mountain News. http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/nov/05/amend-46-too-close-to-call/. Retrieved Nov. 3, 2009. 
7. ^ Scott Jaschik (Aug. 18, 2008). "Turning the Tables on Affirmative Action Foes". Inside Higher Ed. http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2008/08/18/affirm. Retrieved Nov. 3, 2009. 
8. ^ "State Senate". Rocky Mountain News. Oct. 8, 2004. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-123168525.html. Retrieved Nov. 3, 2009. 

External links

• JessicaCorry.com

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