By Martin Bosworth MyDD’s Todd Beeton explored this question in the wake of Obama’s response to the Libby commutation as an example of the “old politics” he wants to dispense with, and […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. – our newest Scholar Rogue
We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed. – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Our newest scholar/rogue is Dr. […]
Daddy don’t go…the sad sagas of Sean and Julian Lennon
The Associated Press reports today that Sean and Julian Lennon, half-brothers and sons of Beatle John Lennon, have reconciled after an 8 year estrangement. Like you care. But maybe you should. The […]
Every little thing evidently not magic as Police begin world tour…
Drummer Stewart Copeland of rock icons The Police wasn’t particularly happy with the band’s performance in Vancouver as they began their first world tour in 23 years May 30th: “This is unbelievably […]
Steve Gilliard 1966-2007
By Martin Bosworth For those who don’t know, pioneering progressive blogger Steve Gilliard died last evening after a long hospital stay. Gilliard was creator and head writer of The News Blog, one […]
It was 40 years ago today…
On June 1, 1967, the unthinkable happened – the world was changed by a record album – a rock record album. Today is the 40th anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper’s […]
Knowing your limitations – happy 77th birthday, Clint…
“In this world there’s two kinds of people, my friend. Those with loaded guns, and those who dig. You dig. “ When I was in junior high school, The Man With No […]
Kill rock stars – eat the rich like sushi
I am well and truly disappointed in Tom Petty. Wall Street Journal reports that a new VIP concert series called “Social” (one of those names that reeks of The Hamptons) is being […]
Well, here’s one way of dealing with a rock legend’s legacy…
Courtney Love is selling Kurt Cobain’s things. “My daughter doesn’t need to inherit a giant…bag full of flannel shirts.” Frances Bean, the daughter, will get a sweater, a guitar and – the […]
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