Egypt: The Protest Handbook
As the political situation in Egypt continues to intensify, and the government works to shut down the Internet and other media, young people are taking the lead and finding ways around restrictions of their liberty.
Broadcasters Put Freedom of Speech in Dire Straits
Twenty-five years after Dire Straits released the sarcastic, seminal radio hit “Money for Nothing,” Canadian broadcasters have banned the song from their airwaves, and it’s the government that’s urging them to reconsider.
Decemberists Debut at #1
The new Decemberists album The King is Dead debuted at #1 on this week’s Billboard 200 chart. The album sold a career-high 94,000 copies its first week, surpassing initial estimates of approximately 70,000.
A Worldwide (Musical) Plea for Peace in Sudan
As votes are counted in Sudan on a referendum to split the country in two, Sudanese rapper Emmanuel Jal has teamed up with a global “who’s who” list to release a passionate new single – bluntly titled “We Want Peace.”
Sustainability & Climate Change Issue Update: Eco-Rockers and Green Driving
Welcome to 2011 and this year’s first Sustainability & Climate Change e-newsletter. Here’s the sort of news that’s caught my eye.
Stuck Outside of Folsom
Famed rock n’ roll photographer Jay Blakesberg visited Folsom Prison in an attempt to film a concert on the 40th anniversary of Johnny Cash’s famous performance there. Here are his photos and story.
Personal Liberty Issue Update: Top 10 Personal Liberty Stories of 2010
From landmark Supreme Court cases to the Wikileaks controversy to the Tea Party, Americans expressed their passion for liberty in many different ways.
Interview: Alexander McCobin of Students for Liberty
Alexander McCobin is Students for Liberty’s Executive Director and recently, HeadCount had the opportunity to chat with him about the organization and why social issues relating to personal liberty and smaller government seem to be a growing concern among young people.
What Would You Do With a Trillion Dollars?
The not-for-profit, American Friends Service Committee, is asking young people just that, via a video contest.
Remember Haiti with this Radiohead Benefit Concert
Last January Radiohead organized a benefit concert that raised $572,754 for Oxfam, with tickets as expensive as $2,000. And now that concert is available to you by download or to watch instantly, here.