Gulf Coast Recovery Issue Update: While the Oil Has Stopped, the Toxic Flow From BP Execs Has Not
The gulf coast oil spill has produced a wellspring of concern about Gulf Coast Recovery from people across the nation, including Jimmy Buffett and Pearl Jam.
Is Forever 21 Normalizing Teen Pregnancy?
A teen blogger is “freaking pissed” over retailer Forever 21’s recently launched maternity line–marketed specifically in states with the highest teen pregnancy rates.
Good Folk: Newport Festival Deals
The Newport Folk Festival (July 30 – Aug. 2 in Newport, R.I.) will feature Levon Helm, Yim Yames, the Avett Brothers and – for the first time – HeadCount.
True Healthcare Story: Marriage of Convenience
‘Diana,’ (real name withheld) is a middle aged mother living in a major Midwest city with a grown son. She recently lost her health coverage and made a choice that might surprise you.
VOTE to the Boat!
Cloud 9 Adventures, Relix and HeadCount are presenting “VOTE to the Boat,” a contest where you can decide what up-and-coming band has a chance to perform on Jam Cruise 9.
Dave Matthews asks: Will You Be the One?
In a new ad, over 20 celebritites including, Dave Mathews, John Goodman, James Carville, Sandra Bullock, and Lenny Kravitz, are encouraging people from all over the country to sign a petition demanding funding to ensure a clean and safe gulf for our generation as well as future ones.
Protest Comes in Many Forms Following Oscar Grant Verdict
Nearly 80 protestors were arrested in a riot following the Oscar Grant jury verdict, and businesses in downtown Oakland are still recovering from the fall-out nearly two weeks later. The most lasting imprint of the controversial trial, though, has come from a number of Bay Area hip-hop artists.
Did BP Trade Lockerbie Bomber’s Freedom for Oil?
The goopy oil that has finally been contained from the Gulf of Mexico has forever made the U.S. skeptical of BP’s business dealings.
John Legend & The Roots: “Wake Up Everybody!” (AUDIO)
In the lead up to the Midterm elections, John Legend and The Roots are dropping an album of covers called “Wake Up Everybody!” with the explicit intention of encouraging civic awareness amongst young people.
Dance Party for Democracy at All Good 2010
At this years’ All Good the HeadCount booth had a prime location, between general camping and the mainstages.