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| Search PoliticsAdd to Google Toolbar | Add to Firefox | Add to My AOL Search Results:Fall Out Boy donates $50,000 to fight gay marriage ban in California – October 06, 2008Fall Out Boy have contributed $50,000 to a campaign to fight Proposition 8, a ballot initiative facing California voters this November. The bill would change the…Register to vote this week – October 02, 2008 The deadline for voter registration is rapidly approaching. If you're American and want to vote in the upcoming election, you need to register to vote. As many of you know, this is a major election and both candidates have dramatically different positions on everything…Portugal. the Man comments on fellow Alaskan, Sarah Palin – September 05, 2008 Portugal. The Man's John Baldwin Gourley has posted some commentary on the nomination of fellow Alaskan Sarah Palin for vice president. Gourley, who also hails from Wasilla, Alaska posted a lengthy blog entry on the VP…Anti Flag comment on RNC protest – September 04, 2008 Anti-Flag has commented on their participation in the recent protest performance at the Republican National Convention in Minnesota. Yesterday we played a show on the steps of the Minnesota State Capitol in opposition of the…Rage Against the Machine go a cappella in St. Paul – September 04, 2008 When Rage Against The Machine attempted to play a left wing rally at the Republican National Convention this week, local authorities weren't so sure it was a good idea and shut the show down. While a proper permit was reason enough…Jello Biafra, Ike Reilly appearing with Ralph Nader at "Super Rallies" – August 23, 2008 NOFX and Rage Against the Machine might be playing beside various political conventions this year, but songwriter Ike Reilly and troublemaker…Rage Against the Machine plan free "Tent State Music Festival to End the War" for DNC Convention – August 14, 2008 Not content with playing just the Republican Convention, political rock act…Rock The Vote launches band competition – July 10, 2008 Rock the Vote has announced their 2008 band competition. Dubbed "DemROCKracy," the competition allows bands to sign up to win a change to play at Rock the Vote's Ballot Bash 2008 in Denver, CO; other bands will win some huge prizes…A detailed look at the gas price problem for touring bands – July 10, 2008 In a follow up to a recent story on the problems faced by touring bands in the face of skyrocketing gas prices, Indy Week has put together a detailed article looking at the…KFC responds to artist-driven anti-cruelty campaign.... in Canada – July 09, 2008 Controversial fast food company KFC has responded to PETA's wide ranging Kentucky…Bright Eyes, David Bazan, Wilco on Net Neutrality compilation – July 05, 2008 A number of musicians have contributed music to a new compilation that aims to raise money to fight for Net Neutrality. The subject has been the subject of vigorous debate over the past year or so, with neutrality proponents arguing that all websites on the Internet…The politics question – June 20, 2008 We've struggled a little to figure out how to cover the rather significant presidential elections in the United States this fall. On one hand, any support of a candidate makes some of you uncomfortable and we certainly don't want to turn Punknews.org into the Huffington…Canadian musicians unite against new copyright bill – June 19, 2008 The recently unveiled copyright law in Canada that aims to provide a US-style DMCA has recieved significant criticism from one of the groups it claims to protect. Canadian musicians, through their…New Canadian copyright law could result in "Police State" – June 12, 2008 As rumoured for many months, the Canadian Minister of Industry Jim Prentice today introduced Bill C-61, which has been described as a "Canadian DMCA law," referring to the controversial American law that has seen academics - like Princeton's Edward Felten - unable to…BBC attempts to distill the essence of "emo" – May 30, 2008 The Beeb has decided to look into the various inaccuracies and misinformation surrounding the "emo" movement in Britain. The news organization noted: They're outraged over their portrayal in newspapers and are planning to…Former punk turned Canadian legislator fights for Net Neutrality – May 29, 2008 Charlie Angus, formerly of Canadian punk act L'Etranger and alt-country outfit Grevious Angels has become an MP representing Timmins-James Bay for the…Michael Savage plays Dead Kennedys song "in some respect for" Sen. Kennedy – May 21, 2008 Far right radio host, Michael Alan Weiner, better known by his pseudonym Michael Savage recently played Dead Kennedys' track, "California Über Alles" to insult US Senator Ted Kennedy who was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor.…PETA2 names AFI, Lifetime, Bane, Cave In, Fall Out Boy members "sexiest" vegetarians – May 20, 2008 PETA2 has posted it's 2008 list of…Chicago promoter bill shelved, for now – May 14, 2008 The Chicago promoter law that would have made DIY shows very difficult has been shelved. The bill, discussed last week was designed to rid the city of shady promoters but the strict rules would have had the side effect of making costs…Against Me! produce "Rock the Vote!" PSA – April 15, 2008 Against Me! have put together a special video of their track "Stop!" to participate in the long-running Rock The Vote! campaign. Along with the song, the PSA features some images of the various controversies and issues that are at play…Mumia Abu-Jamal's death sentence overturned, new sentencing granted – March 27, 2008 Former Black Panther…Bright Eyes, Jim Ward, M.Ward plan Obama rally – February 07, 2008 A rally for Barack Obama has been planned to take place in Omaha, NE featuring Bright Eyes, M. Ward, Jim Ward (Sparta, At the Drive In), and…Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech – January 21, 2008 For Americans, today is Martin Luther King Day, a celebration of the life and accomplishments of one of the most important figures in the past hundred years. In light of this, we're hoping you'll take the time to watch Dr.King's famous I Have a Dream…Pete Wentz to host Barack Obama fundraiser – January 16, 2008 Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy has announced that he will be hosting an Obama fundraiser next Tuesday in Chicago. The announcement came in the form a press release today wherein Wentz added: I have been an Obama supporter from…The Exit, Feist, Bloc Party on new Environmental Benefit album – January 12, 2008 Of Montreal, Bloc Party, Feist, Muse and a number of other bands have signed on to The Green Owl Comp: A Benefit for the Energy Action Coalition a…Obama wins Iowa caucus – January 04, 2008 Barack Obama has won the Iowa primary. Half of voters chose Mr. Obama, a first-term African-American senator from Illinois beating the frontrunner Hillary Clinton by a significant margin. Of particular note was the makeup of voters: 22% were under age 29, five percentage…Ron Paul and Angels & Airwaves – December 29, 2007 Popular grassroots candidate Ron Paul was recently the subject of a montage assembled by his supporters. The video attempts to show some of his positions and comes accompanied by Angels and…Labels demand apology from Rolling Stone over Camel "feature" – December 14, 2007 In a follow up to our original story, a number of prominent indie labels have sent a sternly worded open letter to Rolling Stone to both condemn the magazine for their thinly veiled cigarette promotion which also happened to include a number of…Writer blames Conor Oberst for Omaha shootings – December 10, 2007 Conor Oberst may be many things: the heart of the Saddle Creek label; the inspiration for a million depressed YouTube videos; or the "crown prince of emo"; but a Radar Magazine writer now claims that Oberst's depressing lyrics…The Marlboro Man is Dead: Controversy over recent "Indie Rock Universe" feature – December 06, 2007 The recent "Indie Rock Universe" piece covered here on Punknews.org has been characterized as a big tobacco ad in the printed version. According to… |
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