Many bridges in the state have been covered for years in flags and signs of various kinds. Now there are new ones on bridges over Route 128 in the Lexington area. There are flags and signs saying “America! United we stand, divided we fall.” That’s a fine sentiment, but what gives people the right to …
Justice
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Yes on Question 4
I thought the Boston Globe got it just right in its recent endorsement of Question 4: The question may not be perfectly framed, but the answer is definitely yes.
Legalization of Marijuana
I support the legalization of marijuana. The following summarizes why: The criminalization of marijuana has resulted in vastly unequal treatment between the white community and communities of color. The “crime” of marijuana possession has resulted in far too many people being involved in the criminal justice system, which has a long-term detrimental effect on person’s …
why a vote no on four is a vote for children
Here is a letter 3 of us composed for our community. It was suggested we share it with people outside our community Mark Friedman M.D. As two pediatricians and a public health official with long commitments over many years to the health of children we encourage a no vote on ballot question 4. This …
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How did Prohibition work for you?
Marijuana should be regulated like alcohol. It is dishonest to regulate one and not the other. It is not the evil weed. Some people will try it. Most will probably not like it. Lets start taking narco businesses apart and getting our young people back.
New report: ACLU + Human Rights Watch on the Criminalization of Drug Possession
Worthwhile reading if you haven’t already seen this: “Every 25 Seconds: The Human Toll of Criminalizing Drug Use in the United States,” https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/report_pdf/usdrug1016_web_0.pdf