I wrote this song at the Netroots shindig for The Freedom From Fear Awards -- "a new national award that honors 15 ordinary people who have committed extraordinary acts of courage on behalf of immigrants and refugees -- individuals who have taken a risk, set an example, and inspired others...

Jill: I had just heard from another (former working musician) friend that had recently been fired from their job and was having a hell of time finding another. They were at the end of their rope -- having to move back in with the parents. I joked that they had spent...

I have always been fascinated by the end-time believers. I envy their strong faith and certainty, as well as their flexibility when the believed date of doom passes without even a small locust infestation.

I wrote "The Rapture" after buying one of those Left Behind books at an airport bookstore...

Jill: My pal John Doe (of X and Knitters fame, etc) and I have decided to share a band for a day to record separate EPs -- although we will hopefully play on each others' as well. What's even better is that we will do it all in front of...

A few years ago, Ted Kennedy called and left a message on my cell phone. At first, I thought it was my friend Mark who thought he was good at celebrity impressions, but it really was Ted -- accent and all. He personally wanted to thank me for playing an...

"how DARE YOU. Calling Katy Perry a slut. srs. I'm so pissed at you right now. So are the rest of her fans. why did you do that?!"

After finally watching a few clips of the Michael Jackson memorial event, I thought about my own mortality and the fragility of life -- even if one doesn't take dangerous drugs that should only be administered by an anesthesiologist.

I realized that, not only do I need to write up...

Last year, I was invited to play the All Things Digital conference. My opening act was... Rupert Murdoch -- how many female singer-songwriters can say that? Now as most people know, I am a bit of a lefty -- my record company is "Pinko Records", so it was somewhat disarming...

Valentine's Day in grade school was basically stressful, a pain in the ass, and ultimately traumatic. You would have to give a valentine to everyone in class -- it was mandatory -- but the card's size or fanciness you'd give to each person was your decision. Neither my mom nor...

I was very inspired by the videos of the crowds at the Palin Rallies. I thought I would go to a pro Prop 8 rally (with camera) to see if I could capture some golden hateful nuggets of sound bite. I didn't want to appear confrontational, so I looked in...

I want to talk to you about an injustice. I know there are probably bigger problems facing our nation: gas prices, the mortgage crisis, the war, and... Andy Dick's arrest (for urinating in public and pulling down a girl's tank top). But there is one thing that has been bugging...

At the time I was reading Arianna's new book, I was visiting my cousin (the lone Republican of the family) who made me listen to O'Reilly in the car -- as well as watch Glenn Beck on Headline News talking seriously to a guest about the "end times". So Arianna,...

Here is a song about the writers' strike. I wrote it with my friend -- and fellow Provocateur -- Michelle Lewis. I was trying to get serious union with it -- in the lower part of my vocal range and in E minor (the angriest of all keys). Also, I...

I was asked to write a song about Thanksgiving. Not an easy task. It's not the most exciting holiday. It doesn't inspire like Halloween or Hanukkah.

I could write about the Pilgrims and the Indians, and how they really were buddy buddy for one big dinner that included canned yams...

Here's the lyrics-remember I only had one day to write the song. But I meant every word of it. Oh, also check out my pal Eban who brought in his Theremin:

This song originated back in 1998 as a response to the then Gov. Bush's unbeatable record on the death penalty. During his six years as Governor of Texas, he presided over 152 executions, including that of Karla Faye Tucker. If I remember correctly, the Pope, as well as Pat...

One of my favorite crazy right wing bloggers is Jim Rutz. His latest cause has been the danger of soy to our nation. It is the subject of his last five columns. He claims that soy has caused the feminization of our men folk and could be contributing to...

The golfers are out. The Cherry Trees are blossoming. And, is it true that it is going to be around 69ºF this Saturday? Well, here is my almost happy song about global warming.

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This song was written after an email conversation with an ex-gay minister. Last night, I sang it live at the Calvin Theatre, in North Hampton, in honor of...Pastor Ted Haggard.

Download the mp3 here.

I have had a hard time writing funny political songs these days. I thought of one where Mel Gibson has to do a remake of Yentl (in the Mandy Patinkin role), but was not that inspired....