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Let's get serious for a moment, John. There's a stat I'd like you to consider – Even when consuming at the same rates, Black people are nearly 4x as likely to be arrested for marijuana possession violations than White people.
John, marijuana enforcement disproportionately criminalizes black and brown people, making it difficult for them to support families and contribute to their communities.
Besides the devastating harm that comes with being arrested and incarcerated, having a marijuana conviction on someone's record means it's increasingly difficult to find a job, secure housing, and apply for life-changing government assistance.
The bottom line: We must vote to legalize cannabis, so that we can focus our public safety resources on addressing the root causes of violence and not low-level drug possession.
Which is why I've worked hard to push the needle on cannabis legalization. When I was in the IL House, I cosponsored the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act of 2019, authorizing the recreational use of cannabis.
John, I want to take this same mindset to Congress, but a strong show of public support is essential. I know what today is – will you donate what you toward our people-focused, people-powered movement? |
Thank you, Congresswoman Delia Ramirez |
Delia Ramirez has dedicated her life and career to advocating for working families. She is an outstanding community leader with experience as CEO of community organizations and has created countless alliances in our communities. As the daughter of Guatemalan immigrants, Delia's values are rooted in effort and service to others.
As the founder and former director of the Center for Changing Lives, chair of the executive board for the Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA) and the Logan Square Neighborhood Association (LSNA), Delia has worked for solutions to many complex problems such as affordable housing, education, and criminal justice.
In 2018, Delia ran for and was elected to the House of Representatives in Illinois' 4th District. Since then, she has passed legislation expanding affordable housing, Medicaid coverage for seniors regardless of immigration status, and creating a Chicago school board. Now, she is part of the Democratic majority leadership team in the House.
Delia fights every day to break the social obstacles that she and many women face. Her passion is to guide and empower women to achieve leadership opportunities in all sectors.
If you would like to mail a check, please send directly to:
United with Delia for Congress
PO Box 47927
Chicago, IL. 60647
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PO Box 47927
Chicago, IL 60647
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