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Tag: activism

David Harrington (Kronos Quartet) and Mary Kouyoumdjian Want to Create Fun

Music
By David Harrington | May 20, 2025
By David Harrington | May 20, 2025

David Harrington (Kronos Quartet) and Mary Kouyoumdjian Want to Create Fun

The collaborators talk humor in “serious music,” activism through music, and their new record Witness.

Why I’m Starting a Lifelong Project to Bring Universal Housing to All

Film
By Kristian Ventura | April 11, 2025
By Kristian Ventura | April 11, 2025

Why I’m Starting a Lifelong Project to Bring Universal Housing to All

Kristian Ventura, who’s currently starring in Paramount+’s hit show School Spirits, on the work he’s doing with his new non-profit, Actum.

In Harm’s Way

Film
By Claudia Sparrow | January 12, 2022
By Claudia Sparrow | January 12, 2022

In Harm’s Way

Claudia Sparrow on experiencing life through the lens of an imperiled environmental activist for her new film, Maxima.

How the Cabbage Patch Kids Got Me on the Road to Anti-Capitalist Activism!

Film
By Elza Kephart | September 2, 2021
By Elza Kephart | September 2, 2021

How the Cabbage Patch Kids Got Me on the Road to Anti-Capitalist Activism!

Slaxx writer-director Elza Kephart charts her journey from a 1980s kid to a genre filmmaker driven by climate and environmental issues.

Radical Honesty: You Alone Are Powerful

Film
By Muta’Ali | August 12, 2020
By Muta’Ali | August 12, 2020

Radical Honesty: You Alone Are Powerful

Muta'Ali, director of the documentary Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn, takes a frank look at how each of us can impact the present moment.

Possessed By Paul James Advocates for Education Reform Through Music

Music
By Konrad Wert | January 17, 2020
By Konrad Wert | January 17, 2020

Possessed By Paul James Advocates for Education Reform Through Music

Folk singer and special education teacher Konrad Wert talks the importance of the stage as a platform for activism.

How Playing in a Cover Band Led Me to Become an Abortion Provider

Music
By AJ Haynes | January 7, 2020
By AJ Haynes | January 7, 2020

How Playing in a Cover Band Led Me to Become an Abortion Provider

AJ Haynes (Seratones) on her unexpected career as a patient advocate and Hope Medical Group's upcoming Supreme Court case.

Henna Roso Makes Giving A Part Of Their Business Model

Music
By Henna Roso | November 18, 2019
By Henna Roso | November 18, 2019

Henna Roso Makes Giving A Part Of Their Business Model

Bassist Taylor Graham on how the band uses their music to fight food insecurity.

Every Songwriter Is More Than Just a Voice

Music
By Leah Capelle | April 2, 2019
By Leah Capelle | April 2, 2019

Every Songwriter Is More Than Just a Voice

Leah Capelle on how activism is the responsibility of all artists.

Returned Citizens: Wayne Kramer and Domenic Palermo on Prison Reform

Music
By Domenic Palermo | September 27, 2018
By Domenic Palermo | September 27, 2018

Returned Citizens: Wayne Kramer and Domenic Palermo on Prison Reform

The activist-musicians discuss their experiences being incarcerated and their work in the movement for a more humane justice system.

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