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| Search PoliticsAdd to Google Toolbar | Add to Firefox | Add to My AOL Search Results:Rise Against, Billy Bragg, Trent Reznor, R.E.M. join Campaign to Close Guantanamo – October 23, 2009Billy Bragg, Billy Bragg, Pearl Jam, Rise Against, REM, Nine Inch Nails and Tom Morello of…Krist Novoselic (Nirvana) runs for office – June 09, 2009 Former Nirvana and Flipper member Krist Novoselic has announced that he will be running for the office of county clear in Wahkiakum County, WA reports…Jello Biafra writes open letter to Obama – December 13, 2008 Legendary punk frontman, label owner, and spoken word artist Jello Biafra has written an open letter to President-elect Barack Obama. The outspoken Biafra has included in the letter his political opinions and positions on issues that he has…Pete Wentz to appear on Larry King Live – November 14, 2008 Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz is scheduled to appear on Larry King Live November 14th to discuss the results of Proposition 8, the bill that repealed the law that allowed gay marriage in California. He will be part of a group that includes…More (Loved Ones, Rise Against, Black President, Reel Big Fish) comment on election – November 07, 2008 As a follow-up to yesterday's story about musicians commenting on Illinois senator Barack Obama's historic win of the U.S. presidency, Alternative Press has gathered even more opinions of musicians. This new batch includes…Dropkick Murphys, Bosstones, No Use For A Name comment on Obama victory – November 06, 2008 In the wake of Illinois senator Barack Obama's historic win of the U.S. presidency on Tuesday, Alternative Press has collected the thoughts of over 15 musicians, including Dicky Barrett of the…Punchline: "What a Wonderful World" for Barack Obama – November 05, 2008 Pittsburgh's Punchline have recorded a special cover of the Louis Armstrong, "What a Wonderful World" in honor of president elect Barack Obama. The song is an appropriate choice given the song was written in response to the racial and…Barack Obama wins US election – November 05, 2008 Barack Obama has won the US presidential election and will become the nation's 44th president in January of 2009.…Go Vote – November 04, 2008 It is Election Day in the United States, and all of us hope that our American readers will take the opportunity to cast a ballot today. Please visit…John Doe (X) and Jello Biafra answer 10 questions on the election – November 03, 2008 On the heels of a recent feature with Henry Rollins, The Sundance Channel has posted the next two in their series on the election. The two new features include conversations with Jello Biafra and…Some voting tips and details – October 28, 2008 As some of you might have heard, the United States is in the midst of an election. While the official voting day is November 4th, it is possible to vote early in 30 states and many are recommending that voters take advantage of the fact that you can vote right now in many…Fall Out Boy donates $50,000 to fight gay marriage ban in California – October 06, 2008 Fall 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… |
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