John,

Today, on 4/20, I want to take a minute to talk about marijuana and how we can do better for the people of Massachusetts.

Legalizing marijuana is not enough to undo decades of harm caused by the racist and unjust war on drugs — our communities, especially communities of color, deserve real justice and a level playing field.

Will you sign my petition demanding clemency for those charged with marijuana offenses, expungements for those charges, and making sure the legal cannabis industry does not become consolidated in the hands of the few?

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Recreational marijuana has been legal in Massachusetts for those over 21 since 2016. Today, there are still people in jail and walking around with a criminal record for actions that would be legal today.

While Black and brown people have been criminalized for marijuana offenses, white people have often gone without harsh charges — or even being charged in the first place.

Businesses are growing around this million-dollar industry. It is imperative that we make sure it is equitable and that the people who have been most marginalized because of marijuana use are given a level playing field.

We can't let this business be controlled by the wealthy few looking to make maximum profits.

If you agree, add your name now to support marijuana justice in Massachusetts so that we can begin to address the damage to Black and brown people’s lives caused by the war on drugs.

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As Attorney General, I will fight for criminal justice reform and work to reverse the tide of mass incarceration through both the Criminal Division and in partnership with District Attorneys across the Commonwealth.

I will pursue policies to expand access to expungement and compensation for people impacted by marijuana convictions and other non-violent drug offenses that have unjustly damaged their lives.

Legalization was just the beginning. Now, it’s time to do the real work when it comes to cannabis in Massachusetts.

Will you join me in the fight for justice by signing on in support of expunging marijuana convictions and creating an equal playing field for those wishing to start a business around marijuana distribution?

In solidarity,

Shannon Liss-Riordan

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