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The Facts on Marijuana Equity and Decriminalization
Fact Sheet
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The Facts on Marijuana Equity and Decriminalization
It is time to end the federal criminalization of marijuana and right the wrongs caused by the war on drugs—especially for communities of color.
Progressive Criminal Justice Ballot Initiatives Won Big in the 2020 Election
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Progressive Criminal Justice Ballot Initiatives Won Big in the 2020 Election
Progressive criminal justice policies fared well at the ballot box, with voters across the country approving critical reforms.
The MORE Act: A Fair and Just Approach to Marijuana Policy
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The MORE Act: A Fair and Just Approach to Marijuana Policy
The war on drugs has adversely affected people of color for decades; if enacted, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act has an opportunity to correct these harms.
Using Marijuana Revenue to Create Jobs
Report
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Using Marijuana Revenue to Create Jobs
The war on drugs crushed economic opportunity in African American and Latinx communities, but marijuana tax revenue can help fuel job growth.
A Community of Recovery
Report
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A Community of Recovery
Once considered the epicenter of the opioid epidemic, the city of Dayton, Ohio, pioneered an innovative response that has saved countless lives and become a national model for addressing addiction.
Ending the War on Marijuana With Sen. Cory Booker and Weldon Angelos (LIVE from Washington, D.C.)
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Ending the War on Marijuana With Sen. Cory Booker and Weldon Angelos (LIVE from Washington, D.C.)
Live from Washington, D.C., Michele and Igor speak with Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Weldon Angelos about the need to reform outdated federal marijuana policies.
Ending the War on Drugs: By the Numbers
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Ending the War on Drugs: By the Numbers
Researchers and policymakers alike agree that the war on drugs is a failure. Policymakers must replace the war on drugs with a fairer, more effective model that treats substance misuse as a public health issue—not a criminal justice issue.
Ending the War on Drugs
Report
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Ending the War on Drugs
From needle exchanges to decriminalization, cities are pursuing strategies once considered unthinkable to address drug misuse outside the criminal justice system.
Rethinking Federal Marijuana Policy
Report
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Rethinking Federal Marijuana Policy
The time is now to end the war on drugs and take steps to legalize marijuana.
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Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice
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Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice
We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy
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Restoring Social Trust in Democracy
Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
Building an Economy for All
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Building an Economy for All
Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice
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Advancing Racial Equity and Justice
We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.