We believe in legalization — but only if justice is baked in.
John,
4/20 is here. Whether you celebrate or not, the harsh reality is that America’s approach to cannabis legalization has been half-baked for years.
More than 50 years have passed since the failed and racist War on Drugs.
Today in 2024, 24 states and Washington D.C. have all legalized recreational marijuana. A majority of Americans now live in a state with access to marijuana.
And some of these states have gone further and granted clemency to those with past marijuana convictions — a first step at repairing the irreparable harm caused by the War on Drugs.
John, let us be blunt:
| *We're long overdue* for real justice. No one should be arrested or imprisoned for the responsible use of cannabis. We must legalize marijuana in every state, federally, AND pardon those with marijuana convictions. |
If you agree — please add your name today to show your support for marijuana legalization.
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Unfortunately, the War on Drugs isn’t a relic of the past. Despite numerous attempts to vote on marijuana reform, Congress is still relying on the same fear-mongering and BS arguments to defend its heavy-handed approach to marijuana.
But it's not all bad news.
According to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), since 2018, state courts have either expunged or sealed the records of more than two million marijuana-related cases.
On the federal level, President Biden took the first step toward justice in October 2022 when he announced a proclamation pardoning most federal offenses for simple possession charges. At the end of last year, Biden expanded the proclamation.
Marijuana legalization without justice is half-baked, John — and we won't stop fighting until marijuana is legal everywhere and Americans no longer have to bear the stigma of a marijuana-related conviction.
If you're with us, add your name to throw your support behind full cannabis legalization and justice.
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In solidarity,
— LeftNet
