Muddy Waters in Aftermath of Spill
Was Barack Obama’s support of offshore drilling just an ill-timed compromise or a complete capitulation to corporate interests? That’s a question that might linger as long as the oil slick itself. The fact that the spill came just weeks after Obama announced his plan to allow additional offshore has already invited some conspiracy theories and…
Put A Lid On It: Patching the Earth’s Wound at 5000 Feet
The Gulf Coast oil spill presents a wide array of problems, none more urgent than figuring out how to immediately contain the leak. The project is an engineer’s wet dream, (no pun intended.) They’ve created an “Oil containment dome” that is ready to be placed atop the sunken Deepwater Horizon rig that continues to spew…
SWAT Team Raids Families Home and Kills Dog. Finds a Bong.
Last month, HeadCount’s Community Question asked “what personal liberty issues are most important to you?” Those who participated in the poll overwhelmingly chose marijuana legalization among the 4 choices. So it’s pretty certain that this video of a marijuana raid that took place at a family home in Columbia, Missouri in February will stir some…
A Spring Fling to Remember
With the end of school approaching, many students and graduates find themselves in a transitional stage while moving home, starting a new job or simply having a summer of freedom. If that’s you, then it’s also the best possible time to give a little of your free time and volunteer for a cause. Maybe you’ll…
Health Care Reform Issue Update: Making History
Millions opposed and millions had hope. The country was split but the Congress’ vote was 219 – 212 in favor of Health Care Reform. There have been jokes and somber anecdotes, but the century-long quest for near universal coverage came to a climax a month ago, when the reform bill was signed into law. Whether or not all…
Bob Weir, Roots ‘Dancing In the Street’ At Earth Day
Last Sunday, Bob Weir joined Sting, John Legend, the Staple Singers, and Fall Out Boy singer Patrick Stump on Washington, DC’s National Mall for the Earth Day Climate Rally. Backed by the Roots, as were all the day’s acts, Weir laid down a slinky “Dancing in the Streets” in honor of Earth Day’s 40th birthday….
Biscuits Talk BPM on NPR
The Disco Biscuits appeared on NPR’s “World Café” to discuss their new album “Planet Anthem” and Bisco Power Mission, a recent collaboration with HeadCount to raise money for the purchase of solar panels at a Philadelphia public school. The 20-minute interview, syndicated to NPR affiliates nationally, can be heard here. In it, HeadCount co-chair and…
Slick Move, BP! Barrels Of Oil Blanket Gulf Coast
BP Oil claims to be a friend of the environment, but its green image has been butchered due to a massive oil spill. On April 20th the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded, caught fire, and sank over the course of 36 hours. The rig is owned by Transocean and leased…
Vinyl still quite alive for The Dead Weather
With Record Store Day only a few weeks behind us I’m sure everyone still has their recently purchased vinyl on heavy rotation. But how long until you put those heavy black things away substituted by your trendy light-weight iPod? We know one man out there who loves his vinyl and that’s Jack White. Known best…
Shakira Speaks Out Against Arizona Immigration Law
Yesterday, Latin American pop star Shakira met with residents and press in Phoenix, Arizona to denounce Arizona’s new immigration law that will authorize law enforcement officers to stop suspected illegal immigrants and demand proof of citizenship. She says: “I don’t want to see this law tarnish what this country stands for. We cannot let fear and injustice…