Protest Songs! :: Care2 Groups (Government & Politics)

This group is for discussion of all Protest Songs from oldie but goodies to current. Anybody can sing songs about unrequited love, it takes real courage to sing about issues and moral convictions.

Here we discuss songs in search of a better world. All ages, genres, and
issues are welcome.

Nobody living can ever stop me,
As I go walking my freedom highway;
Nobody living can make me turn back.
This land was made for you and me.
Woody Guthrie

Sites of interest

Free Peace MP3 Downloads

David Rovic

Gaia
Consort

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Pat Humphries & Sandy Opatow

Papa
Dish

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Alternative eRadio

Air America
Radio

Folk Alley Radio
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KGSR Radio
Austin

Radio Free
World

Multimedia

9/
11 Song Tribute from Joy A.

Army of One ***

Bush
Flash

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This Is Not
America

We're In This
Together Now

News & Information

Far Graver than Viet Nam by Sidney Blumenthal

FREEMUSE: Freedom
of Musical Expression

If America Were Iraq by Juan Cole

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The Nation

The Progressive

Pulse of the Twin
Cities

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Common Dreams

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Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead nears #1 in Britain

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Last reply by Erin : video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQesup5wAD4 ... more»

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Ashokan Farewell: known from KenBurns CivilWar

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Last reply by BMutiny : This is the URL of that amazing letter to his wife by Sullivan Ballou. If you have seen the Ken Burns documentary, you remember that letter. If you haven't, you MUST see - and hear - this video. The accompanying pictures of... more»

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21 Protest Song Salute

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Erin says: A 21 Protest Song Salute May 18, 2012 Singer and activist Tom Morello says it’s his job as a musician “to steel the backbone of people on the front lin... more»

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Richie Havens

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Death Don't Have No Mercy

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"Happiness is a warm gun."

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Legalize it!

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Coal Country Music

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by Archie L.

Native American Protest

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Environmental Protest Songs

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Nine Inch Nails - Only (Only Bush Remix)

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By: Alberto B.

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