The Struggle for Solar
It’s not that citizens oppose solar energy, which circumvents a lot of the drawbacks of fossil-fuel energy; it’s that there doesn’t seem to be any one place in which we can put our solar panels that won’t piss somebody off.
A First Person Account from Ground Zero
Last night, around a quarter to twelve, I put on a jacket and walked to the spontaneous gathering at Ground Zero. I wanted, badly, to celebrate an historic occasion. But there was something incredibly vulgar about the spirit of that moment. For a lot of the crowd, it seemed to be just an excuse to party, and I couldn’t shake the fact that we were doing it in the shadow of a mass murder.
Are Tasers really a non-deadly form of force?
“Don’t Tase Me Bro!” The use of tasers by our law enforcement has been the butt of controversy for years, but the untimely death of Adam Spencer Johnson on April 22 brings this question back to forefront.
Nathan Moore Webcast to Support Community Garden and HeadCount
Nathan Moore’s Hippy Fiasco experiment will involve a live webcast tonight that raises money for HeadCount and the Staunton Community Garden. Tune in from 9-11 PM.
LA School District: The (Food) Revolution Will Not Be Televised
The LA Unified School District banned Jamie Oliver’s “Food Revolution” show from its school buildings, prompting outcry and some clever sidestepping by TV’s most famous healthy chef.
50-Cent on Why Homophobia is Bad for Business
As gay rights gain momentum amongst the young, cash-smart artists like 50 Cent are pulling back from anti-gay language.
Interview: The Heads of Headstash
In the brief period since its debut, Headstash has quickly become an underground voice for the most passionate enthusiasts of the jam band world. HeadCount recently sat down with its founders to discuss the scene, their vision and today’s 2.0 launch.
Sustainability & Climate Change Update: Fallout From Japan, Marijuana Growing and the Budget
Despite this year’s nuclear disaster and last year’s oil spill, Pearl Jam and Earth Hour are doing their part to better the environment. All that and more.
New Friendships and New Beginnings at HeadCount’s Field and Festival Committee Retreat
HeadCount recently held its first ever leadership retreat for members of its “Field and Festival Committee.” A dozen volunteers who had spent the last few months planning HeadCount’s future via conference call got together – for the first time – in person.
Comedian’s Rant Sets off “Vote Mobs” in Canada
A Canadian comic’s challenge to young voters has set off a series of “Vote Mobs” and accompanying slick YouTube videos in advance of the country’s May 2nd Federal election.