‘Accidental Racist’ Leads to Racial Debate, on Purpose
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
The “Guns for Greatness” program offers cash – and mentoring from hip hop luminaries – in exchange for guns.
A Step Furthur with Capitol Community Auctions
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
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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.