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US Senate candidate, NY

Theo and Henry's mom, U.S. Senator from New York, author of NYT bestseller Off the Sidelines. Pitcher, but sometimes left fielder. Democrat.

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    Kirsten Gillibrand‏Verified account @SenGillibrand Aug 31
    US Senate candidate, NY

    We should call this country’s war on drugs what it really is: a war on communities of color. It’s time to end this discrimination. We need to pass the Marijuana Justice Act.

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      1. Lipi Roy, MD, MPH‏ @lipiroy Aug 31
        Replying to @SenGillibrand

        Yes, Senator. The “war of drugs” has always been - and remains to this day - racially driven. Walk into any jail or prison in this country (including Rikers Island)

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      1. Denny‏ @d101allen Aug 31
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      2. Tim Willis‏ @deaddavosman Aug 31
        Replying to @SenGillibrand

        So, Sen. Gillibrand would have us believe that only "people of color" smoke pot. Obviously, she doesn't get out from her gated community much.

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      3. Terry Sanford‏ @taytoe8 Aug 31
        Replying to @deaddavosman @SenGillibrand

        That’s not what she said.

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      4. Tim Willis‏ @deaddavosman Aug 31
        Replying to @taytoe8 @SenGillibrand

        "We should call this country’s war on drugs what it really is: a war on communities of color." This is exactly what she said. Obviously Gillibrand has never been to Austin, Texas or Denver, Colorado.

        2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      5. Terry Sanford‏ @taytoe8 Aug 31
        Replying to @deaddavosman @SenGillibrand

        Her point being that arrests for marijuana possession fall disproportionately on POC, not that whites don’t smoke pot.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
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      2. Michael Del Camp‏ @ItaloSuave Aug 31
        Replying to @SenGillibrand

        On the other hand, maybe "communities of color" should get a real job, rather than making a living selling drugs‼️Where would folks get other ideas⁉️1) Democrat politicians; 2) Mass Media Try This, Instead: https://www.groovejob.com/resources/career-goals/5-ways-to-explore-career-options.html …

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      3. lightly golden jtzl‏ @jtzl Aug 31
        Replying to @ItaloSuave @SenGillibrand

        Jesus, dude. You’re already in Maine - in the middle of nowhere so you can be at peace with nature and whiteness, and you come on here talking shit about things you know nothing about.pic.twitter.com/zJWHAIpBTW

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      1. Charlie‏ @SaferHealthierM Sep 1
        Replying to @SenGillibrand

        It's obvious you and Sen Warren understand #cannabis legalization is a must for any 2020 potential presidential candidate. Cannabis is not a dangerous drug. It's a medicinal plant which every citizen should have the right to cultivate and consume. #bigpharma kills

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      2. LouC_2‏ @LouC_2 Aug 31
        Replying to @SenGillibrand

        When one is a racist, you see race everywhere.

        1 reply 0 retweets 8 likes
      3. the4thpip‏ @the4thpip Sep 1
        Replying to @LouC_2

        Oh, Lou. That's not how any of this works, Lou.

        1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
      4. LouC_2‏ @LouC_2 Sep 1
        Replying to @the4thpip

        Don't shoot the messenger for pointing out "projection."

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      5. the4thpip‏ @the4thpip Sep 2
        Replying to @LouC_2

        Oh Lou. What happened to you.pic.twitter.com/h15LpVtd0f

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      2. Penny Mariposa‏ @MakingtheChan8e Aug 31
        Replying to @SenGillibrand

        We need to do the math, r we spending more money trying to stop drugs, something that will never be stopped, or r we breaking even? Either way, perhaps decriminalizing drugs & investing in keeping pp from ever wanting to use, would be a better outcome.

        1 reply 0 retweets 4 likes
      3. Phys‏ @drdavidshapiro Aug 31
        Replying to @MakingtheChan8e @SenGillibrand

        I agree with this generally, but it bothers me how closely this narrative parallels what gun nuts say about guns. I think we need a different narrative. Drug use is a community health hazard and should be treated as such. So are guns. My neighbors drugs don't kill me. Guns can.

        2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      4. Penny Mariposa‏ @MakingtheChan8e Aug 31
        Replying to @drdavidshapiro @SenGillibrand

        in this case, too, however, we need to begin at the bottom, the beginning, where we start and come from, assuring people are raised right, healthy, cared for without abuse, neglect, and have proper aid if they have any mental or emotional issues.

        1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
      5. Phys‏ @drdavidshapiro Aug 31
        Replying to @MakingtheChan8e @SenGillibrand

        Yes, and I do believe there is a role for govt in this. Opportunity isn't equal.

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      1. TRACIE GLOOR-PIKE‏ @PUDDINSGR Sep 3
        Replying to @SenGillibrand

        FEDERALLY FREE THE PLANT FEDERALLY FREE THE PLANT PRISONERS My son Lance Gloor, FEDERAL PLANT PRISONER, serving 10 yrs for HELPING OTHERS via MEDICAL MARIJUANA dispensary operating Washington State legal!! MY SON MATTERS!! FREE LANCE GLOOR and OUR FAMILY FROM THIS NIGHTMARE!

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      1. Tina Christy‏ @TinaChristy2 Sep 1
        Replying to @SenGillibrand

        Really, you are playing the race card.

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