"Getting Better": A Playlist for President Obama on the Anniversary of Election Day
Rome wasn't built in a day, and apparently the United States won't be completely rebuilt in a year either. But here's to things at least "Getting Better."
Rome wasn't built in a day, and apparently the United States won't be completely rebuilt in a year either. But here's to things at least "Getting Better."
Mike Ragogna | Posted 10.27.2009 | Entertainment
In 2008, Jack Johnson toured the world with his Sleep Through The Static concerts, the best of these shows assembled for his new CD/DVD En Concert.
Dave Zirin | Posted 10.16.2009 | Politics
In 1918, the first black heavyweight boxing champion defeated a racist "great white hope." But when the Obama Administration takes a right hook to the face, it just smiles through bloodied teeth.
Michael Henry Adams | Posted 06.18.2009 | Living
Many activist gays have readily embraced the notion that "Queers" are "today's African Americans," with marriage equality an issue comparable to earlier more bitter struggles for civil rights.
Cantinero | Posted 06.11.2009 | Entertainment
I mean, where to find something positive in the midst of the turmoil that is 2009? Well, I smoked some pot, took a long walk in the woods and came up with "Plasticine" a somewhat self-deprecating, feel-good song for our Summer of Discontent!
AP | FREDERIC J. FROMMER | Posted 05.02.2009 | Politics
WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain said Wednesday he's sure that President Barack Obama "will be more than eager" to pardon the late black heavyweigh...
Ariston Anderson | Posted 02.21.2009 | Entertainment
We can't remember Washington ever being so cool. What follows are our most unforgettable moments from the inauguration festivities.
Mike Ragogna | Posted 01.29.2009 | Entertainment
When did children's music get so awful? It wasn't always as painful to listen to. Some historic recordings, though not exactly classified as "children's," have been cherished forever.
Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin | Posted 06.24.2009 | Entertainment
A comprehensive set of holiday music recommendations from Dog Ears Music, including Otis Redding, Spike Jones, The Klezmonauts, Keith Richards, Run-DMC, Dolly Parton, The Beach Boys, and many more.
Gail McGowan Mellor | Posted 03.06.2009 | Home
As Sarah Palin spoke in Jeffersonville, Indiana, during the last week of the 2008 election, she made a rousing speech, cheered by the crowd at almost ...
Alison Teal | Posted 11.30.2008 | Politics
It's been 45 days now that we've been on the road Rocking the Vote road, and nowhere is it more measurable than in our waistlines. We have, to put it gently, become a touch portly.
Reuters | Posted 11.11.2008 | Entertainment
The Beastie Boys have drafted Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, Jack Johnson and Ben Harper to join them on the Get Out and Vote tour, which will begin Octobe...
ABC | BILL WEIR | Posted 10.22.2008 | Green
Singer Jack Johnson doesn't mind success, as long as it doesn't come with the large carbon footprint. In an industry known for its excess, the 33-year...
Patrick Pfeiffer | Posted 09.26.2008 | Green
This year's Democratic National Convention is following suit: organic food, alternative energy transportation, and carbon offsetting are mitigating the masses.
Paige Donner | Posted 09.25.2008 | Green
Summer is coming to a close, and with it Hollywood's Summer Blockbuster Season. So, in addition to scoring at the box office, how did summer '08 measure up on the Green scorecard?
Sal Nunziato | Posted 09.09.2008 | Entertainment
So while we get excited about Conor Oberst and Iron & Wine, can't we make a little room for Maria Muldaur, Irma Thomas, and Taj Mahal without losing street cred? I say "YES!"
Minneapolis Star-Tribune | John Bream | Posted 07.01.2008 | Green
SOMERSET, WIS. - Wait a minute! There is a half-eaten hamburger in the recycling bin along with plastic beer cups. And there are empty water bottles i...
M.S. Bellows, Jr. | Posted 05.21.2008 | Home
In Roy Romer's endorsement of Obama, it came down to the map and the math. "It is different kind of winning possibility that Senator Obama was presenting to the party.... This nation is evolving."
AP | JAKE COYLE | Posted 05.04.2008 | Entertainment
INDIO, Calif: — Searching for an oasis of music in southern California desert, thousands gathered Friday for the opening day of the Coachella Va...
New York Times | Nate Chinen | Posted 03.28.2008 | Entertainment
FOR anyone familiar with the general vibe of Jack Johnson, the world's best-known surfer turned filmmaker turned singer-songwriter turned green activi...
David Wild | Posted 11.03.2009 | Entertainment