It’s time to put wellness and compassion ahead of trauma and punishment.
John, big news:
President Biden's announcement is a crucial step on the path toward restorative justice. And while this is long overdue, it is welcome news that will make a real impact.
But this is just the first step. Next, we must completely deschedule marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, provide expungement and resentencing for past marijuana convictions beyond simple possession, and treat substance use like the public health crisis it is.
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For over 50 years, the "war on drugs" has destroyed the lives of too many Americans and their families. This trauma has been felt through generations and has a direct relationship to the racist over-policing of Black, brown, Indigenous, and low-income communities today.
That's why Cori introduced the Drug Policy Reform Act last year to end the "war on drugs," decriminalize drug possession, and turn to a health-centered approach. Her bill would expunge existing records, provide for resentencing, re-invest in health-centered approaches, and incentivize state and local governments to adopt decriminalization policies as well.
As a nurse who witnessed watched Black families criminalized for heroin use while white families were treated for opioid use and Congresswoman, Cori knows it’s time to put wellness and compassion ahead of trauma and punishment.
John, Cori will always be committed to saving lives. Will you support her with a donation of $5 or more today?
In solidarity,
Adrastos Da Silva,
Campaign Manager, Cori Bush for Congress
