Michelle Alexander: White Men Get Rich from Legal Pot, Black Men Stay in Prison

For 40 years, poor communities of color have experienced the wrath of the war on drugs. Ever since Colorado and Washington made the unprecedented move to legalize recreational pot last year, excitement and stories of unfettered success have billowed into the air. Colorado's marijuana tax revenue far exceeded expectations, bringing a whopping $185 million to the state, and tourists are lining up to taste the budding culture (pun intended). Several other states are now looking to follow suit and legalize. 
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