Tag Archive: War On Drugs

Oct 14 2012

Oct. 15th: ‘The House I Live In’ Film Screening

Earlier this month, we told you about a new film titled, “The House I Live In“. Now, you have a chance to view this new film for the first time and participate in a Q&A Discussion with the film’s Director, Eugene Jarecki. This special movie screening is open to faculty, students, parents and members of the …

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Oct 13 2012

The 1315 Project: America’s War on Drugs

The 1315 Project is the story of how “a challenge to personal freedom has evolved into the most corrosive force in American society, the dramatic costs it has wrought and how a few courageous actors have shown us a new way forward.” According to creator, Matt Groff, the film will point out that the failure of the …

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Oct 05 2012

Oct. 12th: “Legalize It” Screening & A64 Discussion

You are invited to a presentation and discussion on Amendment 64. There will be a showing of the new documentary, “Legalize It“.  The movie explores the social justice implications of the failed War on Drugs and why marijuana needs to be legal and regulated. It celebrates the power of ordinary people of different backgrounds and political …

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Sep 23 2012

American Drug War 2: Cannabis Destiny

“American Drug War 2: Cannabis Destiny” has been in the works for almost two years, but needs to raise some additional funds in order to finalize the film and get it in front of the public’s eyes. According to director, Kevin Booth, the long awaited sequel to the 2008 award winning Showtime hit documentary “American Drug War” …

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May 10 2012

YES on 64′s First TV Ad to Air Tomorrow on NBC

Not long after launching it’s first large mainstream marketing effort in the form of a giant billboard near downtown Denver, The Campaign To Regulate Marijuana is at it again! …this time, with a brand new TV ad. According to The Colorado Marijuana Initiative Facebook Page, their first ad will air tomorrow in a lead up to Mother’s Day. …

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May 07 2012

Free The Plant!

Checkout this new illustration, “Free The Plant“, brought to you by The Colorado Cannabis Blog! This image is available for purchase on multiple products including stickers, magnets, buttons, posters, postcards, and iPad sleeves. Your purchase helps keep the Colorado Cannabis Blog ad-free and helps us pay to keep the site going! IMPORTANT: This image is …

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Apr 03 2012

Fareed Zakaria: Incarceration Nation

Watch the video below for Fareed Zakaria’s take on today’s drug war… he states some interesting facts including, the fact that “the total number of Americans under correctional supervision (prison, parole, etc.) is 7.1 million, more than the entire state of Massachusetts.” He quotes The New Yorker’s Adam Gopnik, “Over all, there are now more …

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