People Get Ready: Protest Music of The Summer of ‘16
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Saul Williams on Spoken-Word Democracy in a Future Age
The poet, activist and musician speaks about "MartyrLoserKing," his concept album about a Burundian crypto-anarchist hacker fighting for freedom in a dystopic, yet familiar world. Aug 31, 2016
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Trans Rebel Laura Jane Grace: Being Yourself is a Revolutionary Act of Protest
After nearly two decades at the helm of the punk rock band Against Me!, frontwoman Laura Jane Grace reflects on the fight for trans rights in a contentious election year. Aug 24, 2016
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Do Not Fear: Embracing Otherness with Heems
The Queens-born rapper talks about his South Asian identity in an era of heightened xenophobia. Aug 17, 2016
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A Tribe Called Red: DJ Collective Fuses Native Beats, Electronica and Hip-Hop
A Tribe Called Red is working to define cultural identity on their own terms. Aug 11, 2016
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Andrew W.K. Says You Need to Party to Stop Political Divisiveness
Musician and full-time party evangelist Andrew W.K. says the power of positivity can defeat political divisiveness, and he's forming a political party of his own. Aug 4, 2016
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Subverting the Status Quo with The Downtown Boys
The Providence-based bilingual punk band discusses their fight against income inequality, white supremacy, and the prison-industrial complex. Jul 27, 2016
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Billy Bragg: This Machine Kills Cynics
English musician and activist Billy Bragg says the biggest enemy to American democracy this election cycle isn't ISIS or some foreign threat, but cynicism within ourselves. Jul 20, 2016
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Ani DiFranco on Political Songwriting and Using Music for Social Change
Though Ani DiFranco's music has evolved since her debut album over 26 years ago, she's always remained a folk singer at heart — never compromising, always political. Jul 14, 2016
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Stumpin' For the Trump Man
Musician Kraig R. Moss travels to Donald Trump rallies across the country with his guitar to perform his songs, such as "Trump Train" and "Donald Trump for President." Jul 6, 2016