On this 4/20, I reflect on the harsh reality faced by over 40,000 cannabis prisoners in the US alone, while countless others are unjustly incarcerated worldwide 🧵 Imagine spending years, even decades, in a cell for an activity that is no longer deemed criminal, while others build intergenerational wealth from the very same substance. Every day in prison, the message is clear: you're deemed worthless, stripped of your humanity.

#Legalish #storytimethread🧵

Dear Future Self,

This law degree you’re holding in your hand was not a fly-by-night kind of thing. It’s crazy to think that you’ve come so far. You should be proud to know that you are leaving this chapter of your life with so many new skills… You are now a factum writing machine! Alongside that, look at the career you’ve built in hand with your education! Your storytelling skills are off the charts now. Congrats on the new documentary series deal with @netflix. Your story of hope, perseverance and renewal will…