21st Century Protest Songs Have a Digital Home
As Occupy Wall Street grows, the movement’s unofficial soundtrack is coming together on Facebook and SoundCloud
Coachella 2012 in Limbo Over Environmental Issues
Coachella in limbo? The city that hosts the indy-rock extravaganza has not yet signed a contract with the promoters of the event. They’re too busy fending off environmental concerns raised by the city next door.
Personal Liberty Issue Update: School Makes New Students Pee In A Cup, And Then Pay For It
College students face drug tests to attend school, teachers are getting themselves into trouble on Facebook, Michele Bachmann on the HPV vaccine, and more. Stay up to date and be grateful that you live in a nation where you can make your opinions known!
A Critique of the Critic: Another View on the Wall Street Protest
The conversation about Occupy Wall Street continues… Responding to a blog post yesterday, a reader-turned blogger says “The system is obviously broken, and… average Americans are finally standing up for their rights. They deserve respect.”
Wall Street Protesters Don’t Know What They’re Asking For
A HeadCount blogger says the Wall Street protestors have no idea what they are protesting about, and need a little schooling on how the world economic system really works.
moe., Guster Play for the Environment (VIDEO)
Guster and moe. donated tracks to the Patagonia Music Collective to support environmental groups. In two short videos, they perform and discuss the causes they are backing.
Classes Cancelled for Wall Street Protest
A HeadCount intern tells how his professors joined a student walkout in support of the Occupy Wall Street protests.
Gulf Coast Recovery Issue Update: Lil’ Wayne On Top, BP On Bottom
Stories coming from the Gulf of late are a mix of “open for business” optimism and never-ending stains from last year’s spill. And of course, the music never stops. So here’s a quick update on what’s happening in my favorite region of the country.
A Personal Journey to Occupy Wall Street
Starting with “Civil Disobedience Training” the day before “Occupy Wall Street” began, a HeadCount intern tells how the organized chaos of the protest has formed the backdrop for a uniquely personal journey.
Artist Gwen AP On: Art, Education and Finding Herself
In our continuing series of interviews with live painters, Gwen AP tells how she went from painting in the crowd to painting on stage.