The Modern Nexus of Pop-Music and Politics
One often wonders whether politicians are paying attention to young or younger-minder voters. I resist the term “millennial” because the newly active voter demographic should include, to an important extent, voters born at least as early as 1980. I often espouse the opinion that Obama is successful because he is the youngest, least overtly political…
Standing for Something
In 2001 when I got my license, I distinctly remember pulling my used white 1998 Dodge Neon into the gas station and pumping my tank full of 99 cent per gallon gas for a grand total of 11 dollars. When I was a senior in high school, and I wanted to skip class, I remember…
Obama: Don’t Fund the Outside Groups
Ben Smith at the Politico is now reporting what Matt Stoller blogged as rumor earlier this week: that the Obama campaign is telling progressive donors to withhold funds from “outside” 527 organizations. At this point it’s inclear whether this means all 527 organizations or all just the media organizations that might run negative campaigns in…
Wii Vote
So, for those of you out there who aren't big gamers, I feel your pain! I am not a big gamer. But my partner is, and he is always reading up on the latest and greatest games, and finding out cool little tid-bits about the gaming world. Every now and then, there is something he…
NO NUNS ALLOWED!
Already stories of voters being turned away at the polls are popping up. First, a group of nuns were turned down in Indiana for not having proper Identification. Read about it here… http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gRN59j2QQCVZYwfdLSokUeN1K9hQD90GCNHG0 The Student PIRGS just released a group of stories about students that are being turned down at the polls. See below. Remember,…
If your Voting Today
Just a quick reminder for everyone voting in the Indiana and North Carolina Primaries. If your voting in Indiana, BRING YOUR ID! Remember, this ID card does not have to match the address you are registered to vote at. You can vote as long as you have an ID card. If a poll worker tells…
The Importance of Cultural Spaces
HeadCount operates by partnering with artists to help engage their fanbase and the live music scene. It’s a good strategy. Studies show that peer to peer organizing is the most effective way to engage people in the political process, and who are more our peers than those who listen to the same music and live…