‘Accidental Racist’ Leads to Racial Debate, on Purpose

By Rebecca McHugh on April 9, 2013

Brad Paisley’s new collaboration with LL Cool J ‘Accidental Racist’ was recorded to promote interracial understanding, but instead, has caused an uproar.

Swapping Guns for Greatness

By Rebecca McHugh on April 3, 2013

The “Guns for Greatness” program offers cash – and mentoring from hip hop luminaries – in exchange for guns.

A Step Furthur with Capitol Community Auctions

By HeadCount on April 1, 2013

The best 4 seats in the house for Furthur and many upcoming shows at the Capitol Theatre are available via “Capitol Community,” a charitable program managed by HeadCount. Proceeds will help Westchester, NY school teachers get scholarships to attend curriculum training at the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame.

Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy Asks His Neighbors to Support Same-Sex Marriage

By Rebecca McHugh on March 25, 2013

Wilco’s frontman, Jeff Tweedy, is a long way from forgetting his roots. Tweedy has a history of sharing his opinions on gay marriage, and now he is taking the message home – to Belleville, Illinois to be exact.

Proof of Citizenship Could be Required for All Arizona Voters

By Rebecca McHugh on March 19, 2013

An Arizona law could require voters to submit proof of citizenship when registering to vote. Try doing that when registering at a concert!

Engineering Immigration Reform, Virtually

By Katie Crane on March 6, 2013

Can online activists incite change on immigration policy? They think the answer is yes.

Macklemore: “No Freedom Till We’re Equal, Damn Right I Support It”

By Augustine Altomare on March 5, 2013

Independent hip hop artist Macklemore take a stand for gay marriage in his moving single, “Same Love”.

Music Industry Makes More Money For First Time Since 1999

By Katie Crane on March 4, 2013

Spotify, Rdio and iTunes, oh my! Music industry make money for the first time in over a decade.

New Electoral Math Would Have Made Romney President

By Pete Mason on February 28, 2013

Rethinking the way Electoral Votes are distributed could change the outcomes of elections and disrupt the expectation of “majority rules.”

Interview: HeadCount Board Member Nicole Boxer-Keegan

By Andy Bernstein on February 25, 2013

The Oscar-nominated documentary “Invisible War” tackles the very heavy topic of sexual assault in the military. HeadCount board member Nicole Boxer-Keegan, an executive producer of the film, discusses the heart-wrenching stories it shares and the impact they’ve had on policy.