For the first time in a generation, Democrats control New York's Governorship, Assembly, and Senate.
10 states + DC have now legalized marijuana.
But here we are, with New York in a complete holding pattern.
It's an embarrassment.
@NYGovCuomo please get this done man.
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Here are some of the current New York Senate DEMOCRATS that appear to be NO votes on legalizing marijuana and expunging records.
@toddkaminsky@KevinThomasNY@AnnaMKaplan@NYSSenatorMRM@Gaughran4Senate@tobystavisky@Brooks4LINY@SenatorPersaudShow this thread
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1/ It can't just be legalized. It has to be decriminalized. It may sound no different but there is a difference between the two. If you legalize marijuana, you allow it to be used and sold and marketed, sure, but to decriminalize it also includes tackling the social issue that
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We understand. The
#MRTA bill does all of this and more.
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In truth Shaun, there’s a whole set of criminal justice priorities that should’ve passed the session that didn’t. Not just marijuana. Also solitary confinement. Parole reform. Voting rights for felons. Etc. I’d say it’s been a huge disappointment.
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It has indeed. It appears criminal justice reform priorities got pushed to the back burner and are now trying to be crammed into the final day.
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YES please! MS patient here who suffers daily and I second this!!!
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We need it.
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i am slowly making my way through the list. Calling every single office. They are listening. If everyone in NY who follows
@shaunking calls and gives them their thoughts, it can make a difference. pick up the phone. it goes a long way. -
The vote isn't gonna happen. They will miss the deadline. This is a failure.
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Cuomo just finished setting up an overly-complicated medical dispensary system that underserves and over-charges NY patients. I can’t say I’m surprised he’s dragging his feet. He did the same with the pseudo-medical system.
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I think its time to rethink our elected representatives.
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This is why we can't gamble on candidates who talk a big game but rarely actually stand up for ordinary people. We need
@BernieSanders THE TRUE PEOPLE'S CHAMPION.#Bernie2020#Medicare4AllThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Extend the session!
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Please pass the MRTA bill in NY!! Too many people have been criminalized for this

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A percentage of the MRTA tax income absolutely must go toward helping communities of color heal from the injuries the War on Drugs inflicted.
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This is NOT JUST LEGALIZATION its decriminalization!!! It is imperative to empower and exonerate all those affected!! We’re All In This Together! Actions Speak Louder Than Words!!
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Do The Right Thing
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