Anti-GMO “Monsanto Years” Launched by Neil Young
Farm Aid Founder Ratchets Up His Activism Against Monsanto MAY 28, 2015 – Neil Young, founder of Farm Aid that helps family farms, is ratcheting up his activism against Monsanto,…
Tyler Shields “Historical Fiction” Photography Exhibit Highlights Racism and Police Brutality
Shocking Photographs Meant to Create Empathy MAY 23, 2015 – A provocative and moving photography exhibit by artist Tyler Shields is creating a lot of buzz, and the images really…
Mythbusters Adam Savage: “If You Want Kid’s Test Scores Up, Bring Back Band Class!”
Mythbusters TV Show Star Calls For More Funding for Music in Tampa Bay Times Interview May 21, 2015 – Adam Savage, star of one of my favorite TV shows Mythbusters,…
Time.com: Amazing Photos of Young Joan Baez as Musical Activist
Joan Baez and Ai Weiwei to Receive 2015 Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award in Berlin May 21, 2015 – Time.com has an amazing photo slideshow of Joan Baez as…
May 21st: Red Nose Day to Have Fun and Raise Money to Combat Poverty
UK Comedians Provide “Comic Relief” For Those In Need May 19, 2015 – JTMP would like to let everyone know about a great campaign called Red Nose Day UK Comic Relief,…
Hip-Hop Artist FM Supreme Blends Music and Activism
Chicago-born Rapper Defines Herself as “Peace Activist” May 17, 2015 – Melissa Harris-Perry had a great segment today on her MSNBC show about music and activism, and how popular music…
JTMP Attends 2015 DMV Cannabis Coalition Vanguard Awards Ceremony
Local Coalition of Cannabis Activist Groups Award Leading Cannabis Activists from D.C., Maryland & Virginia MAY 14, 2015 – JTMP is part of the coalition of the local D.C., Maryland…
Prince Holds “Rally 4 Peace” Concert in Baltimore
Musician writes new song “Baltimore” that sings, “No Justice, No Peace” May 11, 2015 – Prince, not really known for his activism over his career, dived headfirst into the Baltimore…
Maryland Decriminalizes Cannabis Paraphernalia
Legalizing “Bongs” Comes on Heels of Cannabis Decriminalization MAY 8, 2015 – Maryland Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) held a bill signing session today, which was to be held at a…
Billy Corgan Teams Up With Easter Seals and Dixon Center to Help Returning Veterans
Musical-Activist is Anti-War but Pro-Soldier May 5, 2015 – Musical-activist Billy Corgan, known best for his band The Smashing Pumpkins, has teamed up with the Easter Seals Society and the…