The Next Big Idea: iCitizen

By HeadCount on March 24, 2014

iCitizen is a cutting-edge smartphone app that makes it easier to participate in democracy. You’ll be seeing a lot of iCitzen at HeadCount booths and tables this year.

Two Tiers No More: All Voters Must Prove Citizenship in AZ and KS

By Angela Linneman on March 21, 2014

Two-tiered voting is out. But proof of citizenship for registration is in.

HeadCount at Ten: 2005 Katrina Benefit

By Sam DArcangelo on March 20, 2014

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, and HeadCount found a new way to help organize the music community.

We’ve Got Jane’s Back

By HeadCount on March 17, 2014

At 12:30 AM on Thursday, tragedy struck at South by Southwest in Austin, TX. HeadCount’s Jane Henderson was among the seriously injured. Now, the HeadCount community is raising money to help her recover.

Early Voting Takes a Hit in Two States

By Angela Linneman on March 12, 2014

Necessary housekeeping or political power grab? Early voting facing limits in Ohio and Wisconsin.

Jeff Simonds: The Pitch

By Jeff Simonds on March 7, 2014

What if we chose the vice president like we choose America’s Next Top Model? Jeff Simonds makes the pitch — in comic form.

Movers, Shakers, Music Lovers: Steve Liesman, CNBC

By Gordon Hensley on February 28, 2014

In our blog series Movers, Shakers, Music Lovers, wemeet Steve Liesman, CNBC’s senior economics reporter, and talk about how the music of the Grateful Dead shaped his life.

Jeff Simonds: I Have A Gun

By Jeff Simonds on February 18, 2014

Jeff Simonds — a gun owner — takes on gun control and who should make it past background checks.

Love and HeadCount

By Angela Linneman on February 14, 2014

Sometimes, volunteering with HeadCount can lead to true love — of more than just music and democracy.

HeadCount at Ten: How It All Started

By Sam DArcangelo on February 13, 2014

On February 13th, 2004, HeadCount officially launched at a small concert in Denver, CO. Ten years later, we’ve registered 300,000 voters and championed dozens of ways for the music community to make its voice heard.