Minorities Still Disproportionately Busted For Pot Violations (Video)

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Minorities Still Disproportionately Busted For Pot Violations
A new study shows that things haven't changed, even in weed-friendly states.
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Minorities Still Disproportionately Busted For Pot Violations

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The gay governor and Maryland's Wes Moore, the only Black governor, were expressly not invited to attend.

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This pansexual skater is heating up the ice!