Passing the MORE Act is an integral step toward ending the disproportionate effects that our drug policies have on Black and brown communities. I’m proud to support decriminalizing marijuana and righting the historical wrongs our drug policies have caused.
The consequences of the war on drugs are perpetuated by racial and economic discrimination. Enforcement of marijuana laws results in over 600,000 arrests annually and disproportionately impacts Black and brown communities, who are four times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession charges.
Despite the federal criminalization of marijuana, numerous states and cities have reformed their policies to decriminalize it. Now, we need to see change in Washington.
As a Cuyahoga County Council member and Chairwoman of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party, Shontel Brown has spent the last decade serving the people of Ohio and building coalitions. Now, as the Congresswoman for Ohio’s 11th District, she will fight for affordable quality health care, jobs that pay fair wages, a strong public education system, and equity and justice for all. Will you join her and be the change we need?
