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Churchill: The criminalization of marijuana was stupid
On Wednesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation legalizing the recreational use of cannabis.
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Advocates rally at the Capitol to demand marijuana legalization at the Capitol in Albany.John Carl D Annibale/Albany Times Union
ALBANY Until Wednesday, there were two rules for avoiding an arrest for marijuana possession in Albany.
Rule No. 1: Don t sell or smoke pot, or carry it for a friend.
Rule No. 2: Be white.
The second rule wasn t easy for about half the population, of course. But it reflected the ugly reality in a city, like many others around the country, where nearly everyone arrested for marijuana possession was Black.
What journalists can learn from Oprah about interviewing
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This image provided by Harpo Productions shows Prince Harry, from left, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, in conversation with Oprah Winfrey. Almost as soon as the interview aired, many were quick to deny Meghan’s allegations of racism on social media. Many say it was painful to watch Meghan s experiences with racism invalidated by the royal family, members of the media and the public, offering up yet another example of a Black woman s experience being disregarded and denied. (Joe Pugliese/Harpo Productions via AP, File)Joe Pugliese/Associated PressShow MoreShow Less