It's 4/20, so let's talk about weed. Here are a few of the reasons it's so important that we prioritize legalizing marijuana and clearing the records of those with marijuana-related offenses.
We know that people of color in this country—specifically Black Americans—are disproportionately arrested for marijuana possession. Part of reforming our criminal justice system means getting rid of laws that allow for discriminatory enforcement.
That's why we need to pass the #MOREact, which would federally decriminalize marijuana, expunge the records of people in jail, and invest in communities harmed by the war on drugs.
Additionally, medical marijuana provides a safer alternative to prescription opioids in many cases. That's why I'm pushing to VA to make cannabis accessible as an option for veterans. bostonglobe.com/news/marijuana…
I was among the first to call for legalization in Massachusetts. People freaked out. But guess what: things are working pretty well up here.
We can help a lot of people and make our country safer and more equitable by federally legalizing marijuana. I'm proud to support this effort and will continue to fight for legalization until it becomes reality. #LegalizeIt
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