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Daily Dose of Protest: Mr. President – LL Cool J (featuring Wyclef Jean)

On December 3, 2017 (televised on December 26), LL Cool J became the first rapper to be honored at the Kennedy Centers Honors. Even though he isn't necessary known as…
Posted by CJ Baker December 27, 2017
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Daily Dose of Protest: New World Order – Curtis Mayfield

Curtis Mayfield died on December 26, 1999. With The Impressions and his solo work, he established himself as one of the most influential artists in the history of socially conscious…
Posted by CJ Baker December 26, 2017
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Daily Dose of Protest: A Christmas Fucking Miracle – Run The Jewels

This is not your typical festive Christmas tune. Even though the video is somewhat comical, the lyrics are politically hard-hitting.  The song addresses corruption, poverty and racism ("Still spell AmeriKKKa…
Posted by CJ Baker December 25, 2017
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Daily Dose of Protest: Mother – Amanda Palmer & Jherek Bischoff

"Mother" is a cover of a Pink Floyd song which appeared on their classic 1979 album, The Wall. Lyrics such as “Mother, should I build the wall?/Mother, should I run…
Posted by CJ Baker December 24, 2017
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Top 12 Protest Music Videos of 2017

The jaded cynic may dismiss music videos as simply promotional vehicles to help a musician go viral and to increase their net worth. Even though that synopsis is often accurate,…
Posted by CJ Baker December 24, 2017
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Daily Dose of Protest: Straight To Hell – The Clash

Joe Strummer died on December 22nd, 2002. Fifteen years later and his music is as vital as ever. As the front-man and lyricist of The Clash, he composed some of…
Posted by CJ Baker December 22, 2017
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Daily Dose of Protest: Not My Fault – False Advertising

False Advertising is a three piece indie rock band from the UK and "Not My Fault" appears on their 2017 EP, I Would Be So Much Happier If I Just…
Posted by CJ Baker December 21, 2017
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Daily Dose of Protest: Werewolves of Wall Street – Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine

Jello Biafra is no stranger to creating political music. It started with the seminal hardcore punk band Dead Kennedys and he continues to rage on, championing many causes. “Werewolves of…
Posted by CJ Baker December 20, 2017
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Daily Dose of Protest: Slacktivist – Desaparecidos

Some would argue that social media is a powerful platform for protest and social change. Others would contend that it encourages passiveness and it actually hinders meaningful political activism. This…
Posted by CJ Baker December 19, 2017
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Daily Dose of Protest – “Not Aretha’s Respect (Cops)” – Hamell On Trail

Hamell On Trail is the performance name of Ed Hamell, who is known for his political and satirical brand of folk-punk. On his tenth studio album, Tackle Box, Hamell is…
Posted by CJ Baker December 18, 2017

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