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Waiting to Inhale Screening

The Public Square at the Illinois Humanities Council and the Columbia College Television Department present the free Chicago premiere of Waiting to Inhale.

The post-screening discussion will focus on medical marijuana, its context within the "War on Drugs," and drug policy reform. Jed Riffe, director and producer of Waiting to Inhale; Melanie Dreher, Dean of the College of Nursing at Rush University; and James Gierach, a former Cook County prosecutor, local advocate for drug policy reform, and featured speaker with Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, will appear on the panel. Noted documentarian Gordon Quinn, president and founder of Kartemquin Films, will moderate the discussion.

Prison Art Gallery: Talk and Art Show by Artist Wellington Waters

Don't miss the next free Justice Sunday reception at the Prison Art Gallery. It's a talk and showing of art by ex-prisoner artist Wellington Waters. Wellington spent decades in prison, but he didn't leave empty handed. He came out with important artistic and design skills that allowed him to become employed at Kinkos, where he worked his way up to manager. He also started his own graphic design company, Waters Edge Grafixx, which now has several prestigious clients. Wellington designed the terrific flyers for the recent highly successful "From Prison to the Stage" show at the Kennedy Center. Not only did Wellington leave prison five years ago with important skills, but he took a supportive staffer with him. They were married after his release and remain in that happy state today.

National Mobilization to the Governor's Los Angeles Office

Over the past several years, the Bush administration's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has victimized patients and providers throughout California, undermining state law and stooping to new levels to shut down access for sick and dying patients in California. ASA has been working for the past five years to thwart the DEA's efforts, but as they escalate their tactics, we too must escalate our response and actions! We must put an end to the attack on patients and providers!

The NY Parole Board: How it Works & How to Change it

Join the New York Campaign for Telephone Justice at a special meeting this month! Susan Wright, President of the Coalition for Parole Restoration, whose husband has gone before the parole board 6 times, will answer questions about the current parole process, present her work to change the parole system, and let you know how you can get involved.

Drugs and Crime - Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogue

On behalf of the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors, and in cooperation with the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce, Delta Chamber of Commerce, Langley Chamber of Commerce, Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Surrey Board of Trade, and White Rock / South Surrey Chamber of Commerce, I cordially invite you to the next of the Future of The Region Sustainability Dialogues.

Building on the success of its 2006 Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogue Series, Metro Vancouver is partnering with Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade across the region to launch an expanded program of dialogues for 2007. more on the dialogues... While Metro Vancouver has earned its reputation as one of the most livable places in the world, now, as we shift our focus to the longer term sustainability of our region, some of the challenges we face and opportunities available to us are crying out for attention.

New and innovative approaches to regional issues and attention to the growing impacts and opportunities of globalization are fundamental if we are to sustain those things that make our region special. Therefore, your opinions and participation at these sessions are vitally welcome and important.

Tee'd Off in Taos - LEAP's Golf Tournament

“Tee’d Off in Taos” isn’t the signer of a letter to Dear Abby. It’s a way you can support Law Enforcement Against Prohibition’s mission of reducing the crime and violence associated with the War on Drugs by ending prohibition.

Tele-Press Conference: NY Rockefeller Drug Laws

New York State Commission on Sentencing Reform is debating overhauling the Rockefeller Drug Laws this week. Dozens of advocacy and community groups have united to reject half-steps and are demanding real reform.
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