May 28, 2014For over a century, American activists have employed folk music as an instrument of change.
July 3, 2013Many of our patriotic verses were penned by progressives, and their most important note may be this: people can disagree with their government and still love their country.
May 3, 2013Watch Johnny Cash, Pete Seeger, Bernice Johnson Reagon and Tom Morello talk with Bill about the unifying power of music.
July 12, 2012 | Updated July 14, 2015The singer-songwriter was born 103 years ago this week. In this essay, Bill looks back at the musician's life, finding many points of modern relevance.
May 18, 2012Watch and listen to some of the most famous and influential protest songs in modern history, and suggest your own.
March 30, 2012Author Peter Dreier explains some of his selections for 100 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century: A Social Justice Hall of Fame.
January 13, 2012Bill looks back at the life and work of folk singer Woody Guthrie, finding many points of relevance given the current state of our democracy.
