Maine Approves Medical Marijuana For Veterans With PTSD
NOV 13, 2013 - We have been honoring veterans all this week since Monday was Veterans Day, and one way we can "support the troops" is to support legal medical…
Our Vets Need More Than a Magnetic Yellow Ribbon On The Car
NOV 11, 2013 - Hate the war, love the soldier. Happy Veterans Day to all the vets out there. We must remember to support the vets once they get back.…
David Rovics Pens “Government Shutdown”; Asks “Why Don’t We Shut Down The Military Too?!”
OCT 9, 2013 - One of JTMP's favorite activist musicians is David Rovics, who is a huge part of Occupy DC, and he has penned another great activist song about…
Women Arab Singers Sing On For Hayy Music Festival Despite Unrest In Egypt
AUG 27, 2013 - Despite the massive unrest currently in Egypt, the Hayy Music Festival that features women Arab singers, poets, puppeteers and more, was held on July 18 through…
Louise Mosrie – “Battle of Blair Mountain”
August 19, 2013 - After posting about the oft forgotten battles (literally!) for worker's rights at the turn of the century in this country, a JTMP supporter passed on this…
Heartbeat wants to use music to bring together Israelis and Palestinians in peace
MAY 9, 2013 - An organization calling itself "Heartbeat" wants to use music to bring young Israelis and Palestinians together in peace, and use music as a tool to bring…
VIDEO: Ted Nugent Launches Into Violent Rhetoric Against Obama at NRA Convention – Double Standard Compared to The Dixie Chicks?
Is there a double standard for conservatives when it comes to artists speaking out? Remember the Dixie Chicks 2003 statement? "Just so you know, we're on the good side with…
Community Builds Music Center for Arabic Kids to Escape Violence
MARCH 20, 2012 – Just outside of Jerusalem is the Madaa Silwan Creative Center. “Madaa” means “horizon” in Arabic, and was founded by Jawad Siyam, who remains the center’s spirit…