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Why Cannabis Decriminalization Matters for Social Justice

nosheadOctober 12, 2025

The war on drugs was never about drugs. It was about control, surveillance, and mass incarceration of communities of color.

For decades, cannabis prohibition has been weaponized against Black and Brown communities while white entrepreneurs profit from legalization.

Real decriminalization means expunging records, releasing prisoners, and redirecting wealth to communities harmed by prohibition.

This isn’t just about legal weed. It’s about justice

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