Human Rights Issue Update: Doctors Committing War Crimes?
Greetings from the tour. This update comes to you from the McDonald’s across the street from where Phish will be performing tonight! As Walter Sobchak from The Big Lebowski reminded us, my ability to write to you from this family restaurant would not be possible without the selfless work of the U.S. military. However,serious questions…
Dead Heads: Not So Dead in the Head
Although the mental image of a Dead Head is a long-haired, marijuana-smoking, tree-hugging, ambition-less burnout, a recent survey revealed that many of the Grateful Dead’s “most ardent fans” are currently bringing in around $100,000 annually. The survey, which polled 1,000 random people regarding the Grateful Dead, was commissioned by Gordon Hensley. Hensley is a seasoned…
Community Question: How we do prevent another oil spill?
The BP oil spill in the gulf is now the biggest environmental disaster in our nation’s history. While stopping it and cleaning up its mess is the biggest topic of discussion, we want to gauge what the music community thinks is the best way to prevent another one. [poll id=”6″]
Your Tax Dollars Buying Guns for Somali Kids?
Reports have surfaced in the last few days indicating that U.S. foreign aid to Somalia may be used to arm child soldiers, some as young as 12 years old. Pre-teens with Kalashnikov’s have been a pervasive element of African conflicts for years, as rebel forces are known to pluck kids off soccer fields and throw…
“Something must be done, about vengeance, a badge, and a gun”- Rage Against the Machine
When Zach De La Rocha wrote that line in 1992 it was pertinent; and as of June 15th of this year, it remains relevant. In Seattle, Washington a teenager who is younger than these lyrics, (“Know Your Enemy”,) was punched in the face by a police officer while intervening as her friend was being stopped…
Health Care Reform Issue Update: What’s Your Health Issue?
So, the health care bill passed. Republicans still vow to overturn it. But for now, we seem to be on our way to a new era for the American health care system. So let’s then take a little look at our health. We’ve all got issues. What’s yours? Using the pill – how much does…
Got Ice?
Somebody handed you a Smirnoff Ice lately? Did you get down on one knee and drink it? Refuse? Pull out your own Smirnoff Ice and reverse Ice them? If it was the latter, I’m pretty impressed. What started as a small joke in South Carolina, or California or by undercover Smirnoff reps has turned into…
Rep. to BP Exec: Just Kill Yourself Bro
OK. So that’s not exactly what Rep. Joesph Cao (R-LA) said, but it’s pretty close. While addressing BP America President Lamar McKay during a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing Tuesday, Rep. Cao suggested that instead of resigning, McKay should consider doing himself in by committing hara-kiri, a ritual suicide by disembowelment! “Well, in the…
America Buys In to Bonnaroo
At first glance, Bonnaroo 2010 looked like any other Bonnaroo. But Bonnaroo has actually gone through a complete changeover in its audience, as the more diverse lineup has predictably brought out a whole new crop of campers with decidedly mainstream tastes.
Reality Check
Play “Reality Check”, a festival-wide trivia tournament held at Nateva, All Good, Camp Bisco and Gathering of the Vibes. Prizes include tix to next year’s festivals and a guitar signed by Bob Weir.