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Archive for the 'Activism' Category

May 16 2008

The Olympic Fuss

Published by ADQ under Activism

The 2008 Olympics are about to start, and there has been a lot of fuss from human rights groups about the world supporting the Chinese government financially and in every other respect, considering their shady human rights history, including the occupation of Tibet. They’ve even gone as far as to criticize the athletes who are [...]

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May 05 2008

Radiohead Leads the Pack

Published by ADQ under Activism

They are innovators in their music and in their business–and in their stance on environmental issues. One of the few bands that walks the talk, Radiohead is foregoing an appearance on Conan O’Brien’s show and has opted to record a live performance rather than travel across the Atlantic, leaving a carbon footprint equal to [...]

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May 05 2008

Ink not Mink

Published by ADQ under Activism

The Suicide Girls are helping promote PETA’s message with the new campaign Ink not Mink where the sexy pinups flaunt their bare skin covered in tattoos as a fashion statement ready to combat the use of fur in the fashion industry.

Admit it. You wish you were a Suicide Girl.

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Apr 30 2008

Green Music Acts

Published by ADQ under Activism, Music

Oh this warms the cockles of my heart! NBC.com ran this story about ten music acts that are attempting to go green as they tour. This means using bio-diesel for their tour buses, requiring venues to conform to recycling standards, and encouraging audiences to carpool to their shows.
The one I like best, however, [...]

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