In a move mirroring a growing national trend, Governor Healey declared her intention to pardon individuals convicted of low-level marijuana possession.
A Boston University student was arrested for allegedly breaking into Fenway Park Feb. 27 and was charged with trespassing as well as breaking and entering in the nighttime — the latter being a felony in Massachusetts.
The disenfranchisement of incarcerated people and former felons silences a large portion of America’s voice. Incarcerated individuals deserve their vote back — especially since so many are locked up for minor charges.
