Protest Song Of The Week: ‘The Last DJ’ by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Singer and songwriter Tom Petty penned a quadruplet of songs on corporate consolidation, the greed of music industry executives, and its impact on artists and fans. Of the four, “The Last DJ” is the most enduring but each song had quite a bit of edge. Recorded in 2002, in the
Muslim Ban 3.0: First Major Lawsuit Brought On Behalf Of Iranian Americans
A major lawsuit challenging President Trump’s third Muslim ban calls attention to the disproportionate impact it will likely have on Iranian Americans.
Week 4: A Team-By-Team Guide To NFL Players Who Continued Anthem Protests
The fourth week of the National Football League season saw a steep drop off in the number of players engaging in protest. However, that drop off was no credit to President Donald Trump, whose comments slurring players who stand against racism and police brutality produced a backlash. Much of the
FBI Agents Didn’t Think Reality Winner Was Spy—Yet Government Is Prosecuting Her Like One
FBI agents did not think Reality Winner was a “big bad mastermind prolific spy,” yet the government is prosecuting her under the Espionage Act.
The Protest Songs Of Charles Bradley
The protest music of the late Charles Bradley explored moral corruption and turning to love to survive, because who knows when change will finally come.
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Solidarity’ By Material Support
A live version of Material Support’s powerful “Know Your Rights,” was featured earlier this year. Its resonant refrain is equal parts punk song, protest anthem, and literal know-your-rights training. The song by the Queens, New York band offers advice on what to do if the cops show up: “Do you
A Team-By-Team Guide To NFL Players Who Protested National Anthem In Week 3
In the NFL’s third week, players responded to Trump’s comments against those who kneel during the national anthem to protest injustice and systemic racism.
Chicago’s ‘Green Zone’: Community Coalition Opposes City Plans For Massive Police Training Compound
Chicago community organizations contend a new police training center will expand the city police force’s “capacity for violence.”
Appeals Court Rejects Absurd Claim Use Of Force Policy Violates Seattle Officers’ Second Amendment Rights
A federal appeals court rejected Seattle police claims that a “use of force” policy violates their Second Amendment rights to use firearms.
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Won’t Let It Go’ By La Neve
Joey La Neve DeFrancesco is a guitarist for Downtown Boys, the Providence group whose recent full-length Cost Of Living received widespread critical acclaim. The group was called “the most exciting punk band in America” and described as “rewriting the rules of punk rock.” Under the radar, earlier this year, DeFrancesco