A top marijuana reform group is encouraging people to participate in an annual holiday letter drive by sending messages of hope and support to those who remain behind bars over cannabis offenses.
The Last Prisoner Project (LPP) has been running the letter-writing campaign for the past seven years, putting a spotlight on the fact that while a majority of states have legalized marijuana for some purpose, there are still thousands of incarcerated people facing the consequences of cannabis criminalization.
The letter drive isn’t necessarily about promoting specific reforms. Rather, it’s meant to simply connect with people who might feel especially pained around the holiday season as they remain locked up over marijuana instead of being able to spend time with their families and friends.
“The holidays can bring a heavy loneliness for those behind bars,” Stephanie Shepard, acting executive director of LPP, said in a press release. “After serving nearly 10 years in prison for a non-violent, first-time cannabis conviction, I know how isolating it can feel to be away from family and friends during this season. I hope people will consider taking a few minutes to write—it means more than you can imagine.”
LPP has an online portal where
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