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Part 4: Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Growing Up in Baltimore During the Crack Era
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Part 1: Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Being Only the 3rd Elected Black Governor Ever in US
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Governor Wes Moore of Maryland recently shared his childhood experiences with the justice system and his stance on cannabis. Caught spray-painting graffiti at age 11, Moore was terrified about the potential consequences. He avoided a juvenile record, which allowed him to reflect on the broader implications of early encounters with the law.
Highlighting his commitment to criminal justice reform, Moore spoke on his historic move to pardon 175,000 cannabis convictions. This measure aimed to rectify the lingering consequences of past criminal records on employment and self-perception. Moore stressed that addressing the fallout from cannabis criminalization is crucial to fully realizing the benefits of legalization. The governor admitted his own cannabis use, aligning with Maryland voters who overwhelmingly supported recreational cannabis in a recent referendum. This transparency reflects his broader mission to change societal views on cannabis and provide a fairer landscape for those affected by outdated drug laws.
