Politics
Crosby-Nash for Obama 10/12 in NYC
David Crosby and Graham Nash will perform at Music for Democracy’s Be The Change Fundraiser on October 12th in New York City. Sunday, October 12, 2008. Artists’ reception 4:30 pm, music 5-7pm. St. Raphael’s Cathedral, 502 W 41st, New York City. Proceeds from this event will go to Music For Democracy’s BE THE CHANGE campaign … Read more
Ralph Stanley for Barack!
Bluegrass legend (and that is exactly the word!) Dr Ralph Stanley endorses Barack Obama in this radio ad that’s airing in Virginia. “Howdy, friends. This is Ralph Stanley, and I think I know a little something about the families around here,” the spot runs. “Barack’ll cut taxes for everyday folks — not big business — … Read more
Vote!
Find your voter registration information and more here. The deadline is VERY SOON in most states. This is important!
Bruce and Billy for Barack
Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel are doing an Obama benefit on 10/16 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC.
Barlow on Obama
From John Perry Barlow: It’s the Stupidity, Egghead… By now, it should be obvious to you that the same malignant sociopaths who just gutted the greatest economy the world has ever seen – Â along with America’s moral authority, the dollar, the Bill of Rights, the Republican Party, Habeas Corpus, the Middle Class, the illusion of … Read more
Vote! Vote! Vote!
Please visit this site for information on how to register to vote, request an absentee ballot, and find your polling location. Three minutes to change the world! Don’t let me hear any of that crap about how all politicians are the same, voting only encourages them, etc. That’s how we got into this mess.
New York Times editorial about McCain-Palin
It was bad enough that Ms. Palin’s performance in the first televised interviews she has done since she joined the Republican ticket was so visibly scripted and lacking in awareness. What made it so much worse is the strategy for which the Republicans have made Ms. Palin the frontwoman: win the White House not on … Read more
Oakland Rocks for Change
“Dig as deep as you can to get through the next 60 days.” -Excerpt from Barack Obama to staff members Music for Democracy would like to invite you to an exclusive pre-concert reception. Oakland Rocks For Change is on Tuesday night, September 16th at the Malonga Casquelourd Center (formerly Alice Arts Center) at 7pm. Our … Read more
Obama event in Oakland 9/16
Oakland Rocks for Change Please come join us for this star-studded evening of Music for Change. Oakland Rocks for Change is sponsored by Music for Democracy. Proceeds will be used to support Obama and other progressive candidates in tight races across the nation. The choice is clear, the stakes are high, THE TIME TO ACT … Read more