The majority of Americans support marijuana legalization. More than 40 states and the District of Columbia allow some type of marijuana use, despite federal prohibition. But too many people remain at the mercy of an inadequate patchwork of laws. The truth is, Black Americans use marijuana at roughly the same rate as white Americans but are approximately four times more likely to be arrested for possession. Criminalizing marijuana disproportionately harms communities of color and contributes to the mass incarceration crisis in our country. We are closer than ever to ending our nation’s discriminatory marijuana laws, working toward justice for communities of color devastated by the racist War on Drugs, and bringing about true criminal justice reform. Help us go all the way, folks. Marijuana reform is criminal justice reform. I’m committed to ending our nation’s discriminatory marijuana laws and fighting to enact anti-racist policies for the millions of people who have been incarcerated for non-violent marijuana-related offenses. Thanks for adding your voice to this critical issue. The stakes are too high to sit this one out. — Tina |