Hi John,
Happy 4/20! Regardless of whether or not you're partaking in the festivities, unjust marijuana laws have far-reaching implications for users and non-users alike.
That's why today we need to talk about marijuana prohibition. Because unfortunately,
there are still plenty of states where a little puff puff pass can still get you arrested and thrown in jail.
Weed's been a part of our cultural lexicon for decades, from Snoop Dogg to Willie Nelson. Whether you're a certain former president, running for Congress, a medical patient, or simply want to unwind after a long day — cannabis use is as common as tie-dye at a Grateful Dead show.
The problem is that legalization laws are all over the place — and the old squares in Congress aren't likely to make it federally legal anytime soon.
Cities and states have stepped up to take action across the country. As of February this year, 18 states and the District of Columbia allow for non-medical use among adults, while 37 states allow for medical use of marijuana. With little hope of any federal action in Congress, it's up to states and local communities to get it done.
THIS is just one more reason having diverse young progressives on city councils, state legislatures, and in judicial offices matters — and you can help make that a reality. Donate
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Ending cannabis prohibition is about so much more than the right to get stoned — it's also a matter of racial justice. Regulations disproportionately affect people of color — largely young, Black men.
People in the United States use and sell marijuana at roughly the same rate regardless of their race, yet a Black person is almost four times more likely than a white person to be arrested for marijuana possession nationwide.
Every 90 seconds, someone is arrested for a marijuana-related offense.
Weed laws that are in place just to fill up prisons are racist, outdated, and NEED TO GO.
We need officials who will fight to end the criminalization of marijuana and restore justice for anyone who's been criminalized and incarcerated for marijuana. Chip in
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