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Election 2016

How Volunteering for Hillary Taught Me to Take Action Against Impending Doom

Horror helmer Adam Egypt Mortimer on how directing helped him as a phone bank volunteer, and volunteering helped quiet his director's anxiety.

November 21, 2016

I Understand, by Hutch Harris (the Thermals)

Harris speaks to those who voted Trump.

November 11, 2016

We Need Art Now, More Than Ever

Tom Maxwell (Squirrel Nut Zippers) urges artists to keep creating under President Trump.

November 11, 2016

How Filmmaker and Street Photographer Jay Giampietro Saw Trump’s New York on Election Day 2016

Photographs taken on the streets of New York City on the day Americans chose Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States.

November 9, 2016

Election 2016: Filmmakers Get Out the Vote!

A look at the efforts of film directors, producers and composers as they volunteer in battleground states for the 2016 Presidential Election.

Soothe Your Election Anxiety with this Playlist from Jeffrey Lewis

Jeffrey Lewis helps soundtrack your election day, no matter what kind of day you're having.

November 8, 2016

13th Gives America a Much-Needed History Lesson

Adam Bhala Lough on Ava DuVernay's powerful doc on the roots of African-American mass incarceration – and also on what it leaves out.

October 28, 2016

Second Screen: Designated Survivor is a Capra-esque Mix of Trump and Clinton

If you've ever kind of wished the whole political establishment would be wiped out in one fell swoop, then this is the TV show for you.

October 26, 2016

“Fuck Donald Trump”: Obama, Music and Missing 2008

Claire Bizna$$ (Hand Job Academy) reflects on elections past and present — via music.

October 19, 2016

Trump’s Recent Comments About Sexual Assault Had Juliana Hatfield Reaching for Her Valium

The musician flashbacked to a dark thing once said about her by a man in power.

October 13, 2016

Jason Narducy (Split Single, Superchunk, Bob Mould Band) Has a Few Suggestions for Hillary Clinton

The musician humbly submits his suggestions for the 2016 Democratic Party Platform.

August 23, 2016

President Donald Trump Could Be Terrible for Artists

Musician/author Jeff Zentner may not be one of Trump’s #1 targets, but that doesn’t mean he can rest easy if the Donald is elected.

August 16, 2016