Some things increase at an exponential rate. For instance, you may know the story about the engineer who built a bridge for an Asian king. The king offered the man jewels and money, because he was so happy with the result.  But the engineer said, “This is all I want.  Put one grain of rice on the first square of a chess board.  Put two on the second, four on the third, eight on the fourth and so on until you have reached the end of the chess board.” 

What’s in it?

Amendment 65* charges state lawmakers with furthering the state's policy on money in politics. It also instructs congressional delegates to support efforts to overrule the Citizens United decision by amending the U.S. Constitution, and it instructs Colorado legislators to support an amendment to overturn Citizens United.

You can find the full text of the amendment here.

What’s in it?

Amendment 64* would legalize the sale and possession of marijuana for adults age 21 and over. Marijuana would be regulated in the same way alcohol is regulated. A tax would be levied on the sale. The first $40 million in revenue annually would “be credited to the public school capital construction assistance fund.” It would also allow for the industrial cultivation of hemp, a plant similar to marijuana but containing significantly less THC – the psychoactive chemical.

You can find the full text of the amendment here.

Amendment S:

This amendment hasn’t been getting much attention in CO, and that may be because it’s not so easy to understand. We’ve even heard that there is confusion on whether it hurts or helps Colorado employees. Here we’ve laid out the funding behind the supporters and opposition and let you decide*.

One state proposition getting national headlines this election is Prop 37 in California. A “yes” vote would require labeling (with some exemptions) on all raw or processed foods containing ingredients from plants or animals with some kind of genetic change or modification. Those foods could also no longer be labeled as “natural.”

One day after Wal-Mart employees launched the first second-ever strike (the first-ever was last week) against the company, workers today, are threatening disruptions on Black Friday, the largest shopping day of the year and a huge money maker for the corporation. Two-hundred non-unionized workers, some who are on strike right now, are meeting outside the annual investor’s meeting in Bentonville, Arkansas.

It's really getting down to the wire. If you have not registered to vote yet, today may be your last chance. In most states, today, Oct. 9 is the last day to register to vote.

Voting is important for a working democracy. We could shout it from the rooftops on a daily basis, but don’t take it from us. Take it from these guys and gals (you may have heard of a few):

If you don't attend the University of Denver and therefore, did not get a ticket to the debate, you'll be watching it on T.V. like the rest of us. But if you want to get together with others to watch it, here are a few watch parties going on in the area:

This Friday, we don't have a Colbert clip, but we do have the next best thing: his super PAC lawyer, Trevor Potter! Last week's episode of Moyers & Company, featuring Mr. Potter, discusses all the ways money is taking over our elections and eroding democracy.