Reformists Win Big in Iran Elections
FEB 29, 2016 – Iranian women and progressive voters swept reformists into office in their recent elections, giving a boost to moderate President Hassan Rouhani, and many say is a…
TheGuardian: Ukraine’s Eurovision entry takes aim at Russian oppression
Tatar Singer Chosen to Sing About Mass Deportations of Tatars FEB 22, 106 – Ukrainians have chosen a singer of Tatar descent, “Jamala”, for their representative at the 2016 Eurovision…
Lady Gaga and Intel Come Together for Amazing Display of Technology and Music at Grammys
Digital Skin, Robotics, and Holograms Part of Musical Performance Tribute to David Bowie FEB 2016 – Intel and Lady Gaga come together for an amazing musical Grammy performance with digital skin,…
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NY Times: Beyonce in ‘Formation’: Entertainer, Activist or Both?
Feb 15, 2016 – Three writers and music critics for the NY Times, Jon Caramanica Wesley Morris and Jenna Wortham, have a good piece up about the current dust up and controversy of…
David Byrne Writes Essay on “The Echo Chamber”
Musician-Activist Writes About the Current State of Politics FEB 12, 2016 – David Byrne, musician frontman for the Talking Heads, posted an essay on his website about the current state…
New and Young Voters Come Out in Droves For Bernie Sanders
Two-Thirds of Democratic Voters Favor His Single-Payer Health Care System FEB 10, 2016 – New Hampshire primary exit polls showed that young voters was the key to victory for Senator Bernie…