Interview: #GoVote Artist Jim Pollock
“I’m pretty up front about my political beliefs, but I like to see a good race. I’d like to see both parties thrive and to have more parity.” – Jim Pollock
HeadCount at Ten: 2008, Playin’ in the Big Leagues
2008 was big year in electoral politics, but was an even bigger year for HeadCount.
50 Years After Freedom Summer, Voting Rights Still Center Stage
50 years ago, Freedom Summer laid the groundwork for the Voting Rights Act. One year ago, the VRA was weakened. Now, a new act looks to restore its power.
HeadCount Going On the Run with JAY Z and Beyoncé
HeadCount is going “On the Run” with Beyoncé and JAY Z this summer — registering tons of voters and showing off some new #GoVote artwork from tattoo artist Luke Wessman.
Interview: Tattoo Artist Luke Wessman
World-famous tattoo artist, Luke Wessman, talks tattooing, music & his unique #GoVote artwork that HeadCount volunteers will be using throughout the On The Run Tour: Beyoncé and JAY Z.
A Humble Bonnaroovian Adventure
Bonnaroo 2014 wasn’t just about Kanye. For us, it was also about our amazing partners iCitizen, yoga at dawn, democracy on The Farm, and the musicians who brought their A game.
HeadCount’s 10th Birthday Bash
On June 4, 2014, about 800 supporters, benefactors, volunteers, and lovers of great live music celebrated HeadCount’s tenth anniversary with a benefit at the Brooklyn Bowl.
Maya Angelou: Poet, Activist, Voter
“So don’t sit on the sidelines. Don’t hesitate. Don’t have any regrets. Vote.” -Maya Angelou
HeadCount at Ten: 2007, The Year that HeadCount Arrived
In 2007, HeadCount got its proverbial $&%#@ together, with big assists from guys like Trey Anastasio, Warren Haynes and Bob Weir.
Arkansas and Kansas: Voter ID Battlegrounds
Legal back-and-forth on voting laws threw new ID laws in Arkansas and Kansas into question this week.