War on Drugs
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The War on Drugs is a long-running U.S. government campaign that uses law enforcement, legislation, and international efforts to reduce the production, distribution, and consumption of illegal drugs.
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Target entity: War on Drugs Context triple: [Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, partOf, War on Drugs]
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Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988
The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 is a U.S. federal law that expanded the war on drugs by increasing penalties, funding enforcement and treatment programs, and establishing a coordinated national drug control strategy.
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Blowback
Blowback is a political nonfiction book by Chalmers Johnson that critiques U.S. foreign policy and explores how American military and economic actions abroad can provoke unintended and often violent consequences.
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The War You Don't See
The War You Don't See is a documentary film by journalist John Pilger that critically examines how the media shapes public perception of war and conflict.
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The Great American Lie
The Great American Lie is a documentary film that examines economic inequality and the cultural values underpinning the American Dream, directed by filmmaker and activist Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
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American Idiot
American Idiot is a politically charged punk rock concept album by Green Day that follows the story of a disillusioned youth in post-9/11 America.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: War on Drugs Target entity description: The War on Drugs is a long-running U.S. government campaign that uses law enforcement, legislation, and international efforts to reduce the production, distribution, and consumption of illegal drugs.
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A.
Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988
The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 is a U.S. federal law that expanded the war on drugs by increasing penalties, funding enforcement and treatment programs, and establishing a coordinated national drug control strategy.
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B.
Blowback
Blowback is a political nonfiction book by Chalmers Johnson that critiques U.S. foreign policy and explores how American military and economic actions abroad can provoke unintended and often violent consequences.
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C.
The War You Don't See
The War You Don't See is a documentary film by journalist John Pilger that critically examines how the media shapes public perception of war and conflict.
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D.
The Great American Lie
The Great American Lie is a documentary film that examines economic inequality and the cultural values underpinning the American Dream, directed by filmmaker and activist Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
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E.
American Idiot
American Idiot is a politically charged punk rock concept album by Green Day that follows the story of a disillusioned youth in post-9/11 America.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
drug control policy
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government campaign ⓘ public policy initiative ⓘ |
| announcedBy | Richard Nixon ⓘ |
| associatedWithAgency |
Drug Enforcement Administration
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Federal Bureau of Investigation ⓘ Office of National Drug Control Policy ⓘ U.S. Customs and Border Protection ⓘ |
| associatedWithLaw | Controlled Substances Act ⓘ |
| associatedWithPresident |
Barack Obama
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Bill Clinton ⓘ Donald Trump ⓘ George H. W. Bush ⓘ George W. Bush ⓘ Richard Nixon ⓘ Ronald Reagan ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| criticizedFor |
human rights abuses abroad
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limited impact on drug availability ⓘ mass incarceration ⓘ public health harms ⓘ racial disparities in sentencing ⓘ |
| declaredYear | 1971 ⓘ |
| focusSubstance |
cocaine
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heroin ⓘ marijuana ⓘ methamphetamine ⓘ |
| influencedPolicyIn |
Colombia
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Latin America ⓘ Mexico ⓘ |
| initiatedBy |
United States government
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surface form:
United States federal government
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| policyArea |
criminal justice
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foreign policy ⓘ public health ⓘ |
| policyGoal |
reduce illegal drug consumption
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reduce illegal drug distribution ⓘ reduce illegal drug production ⓘ |
| policyTool |
asset forfeiture
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border control ⓘ criminal legislation ⓘ domestic policing ⓘ drug interdiction ⓘ drug scheduling ⓘ eradication of drug crops ⓘ incarceration ⓘ international cooperation ⓘ law enforcement ⓘ mandatory minimum sentencing ⓘ military assistance abroad ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
drug prohibition
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harm reduction ⓘ mass incarceration in the United States ⓘ |
| startPeriod | early 1970s ⓘ |
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Subject: War on Drugs Description of subject: The War on Drugs is a long-running U.S. government campaign that uses law enforcement, legislation, and international efforts to reduce the production, distribution, and consumption of illegal drugs.
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