Senator Elizabeth Warren calls on Pres. Biden wants to free pot prisoners, cancel student debts – is he listening?

By Maureen Meehan

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) again called on President Joe Biden to legalize cannabis and clear records of nonviolent marijuana offenders and cancel student loan debt.

In an interview on the Pod Save America podcast, Warren emphasized that these two measures are the best ways to bridge racial inequality and support the economy.

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Regarding non-violent marijuana allegations, Warren said she would like records to be cleared and incarcerated non-violent prisoners of cannabis released. She stressed the importance of deletion.

“They have better chances of getting a job, they have a better chance of promotion, they can apply for scholarships that they would otherwise be denied. In other words, what is your best resource as a nation? It’s your people, ”Warren said. “These people, who should be part of our economy, part of our society.”

She added that marijuana enforcement has disproportionately affected people of color. “It’s time we recognized that and just admitted our mistake,” said Warren.

. @ ewarren about using board privilege to erase student loan debt and legalize marijuana: “This is the best opportunity for the President of the United States to bridge the black and white gap.” pic.twitter.com/auboy4cTtR

– Pod Save America (@PodSaveAmerica) November 19, 2021

A sizeable group of top cannabis company CEOs recently called on President Biden to grant pardons to prisoners of conscience.

Student debt

The Massachusetts Senator stressed that student debts were also a racial justice issue, citing a study that found that, statistically, 20 years after college, white people owe an average of about 6% of their loans.

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But if you’re black, Warren said, you owe 95 percent of what you borrowed from school 20 years ago.

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Indeed, a Brookings report concluded that “new evidence that overall racial differences” [student] Debt is much higher than even recent reports recognize … and correlates with worrying trends in the economy and for profit. “

Student loan debt is keeping tens of millions of people from starting small businesses, buying their first homes, and being “full participants” in the US economy, Warren said.

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“Part of me would like to say, ‘damn 20 years and you’re still paying for this stuff’ but the end is in sight,” she noted, adding, “This is the best opportunity for the President of the United States to help to close the black and white wealth gap for people with student loan debt. “

When asked why Biden hadn’t done it yet, Warren said she hoped he just didn’t have time.

This article originally appeared on Benzinga and was republished with permission.