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Springsteen's Minneapolis protest anthem tops iTunes with anti-ICE message
entertainment28 days ago

Springsteen's Minneapolis protest anthem tops iTunes with anti-ICE message

Bruce Springsteen released the protest song Streets of Minneapolis, dedicated to Minneapolis residents and to the late Renee Good and Alex Pretti, which quickly climbed to No. 1 on iTunes. The track decries federal immigration enforcement and calls out Trump administration officials by name, while DHS and White House spokespeople defended ICE and removal efforts. Official versions have millions of YouTube views and hundreds of thousands of Instagram likes.

via NBC News|
#bruce-springsteen#entertainment#immigration-enforcement
Trump Administration Slams Springsteen's anti-ICE Song as Irrelevant
politics29 days ago

Trump Administration Slams Springsteen's anti-ICE Song as Irrelevant

The Trump administration condemned Bruce Springsteen’s new anti-ICE protest song “Streets of Minneapolis,” calling it irrelevant in a White House statement. Springsteen described the track as addressing perceived ICE abuses in Minneapolis and honoring victims Alex Pretti and Renée Good, continuing a clash with Trump that has played out publicly before. White House officials urged Democrats to work with federal authorities on removing dangerous illegal aliens and criticized sanctuary policies, framing the issue as a matter of governance rather than art.

via hollywoodreporter.com|
#ice#minneapolis#politics
Springsteen Unleashes Protest Song in Wake of Minneapolis Killings
music1 month ago

Springsteen Unleashes Protest Song in Wake of Minneapolis Killings

Bruce Springsteen released Streets of Minneapolis, a fiery Phil Ochs–style protest song reacting to the federal crackdown in Minneapolis and the killing of Alex Pretti, dedicating it to Pretti, Renee Good, and the city’s immigrant neighbors; he wrote it over the weekend and released it quickly, railing against ICE and political figures while urging solidarity and hinting at a forthcoming solo album.

via Rolling Stone|
#alex-pretti#bruce-springsteen#ice
music3 months ago

Brandi Carlile Shines on SNL with New Songs and Powerful Performances

Brandi Carlile performed 'Church & State' on SNL, featuring a recitation of Thomas Jefferson's letter to the Danbury Baptists about the separation of church and state, as a protest against recent political developments in the US. The song, influenced by U2, was written on Election Night 2024 and emphasizes the importance of secular governance and religious freedom.

via Variety|
#brandi-carlile#church-and-state#music
Russian Youths Arrested for Anti-Putin and Anti-War Songs in St. Petersburg
world4 months ago

Russian Youths Arrested for Anti-Putin and Anti-War Songs in St. Petersburg

An 18-year-old Russian singer, Diana Loginova, was detained in St. Petersburg after performing a protest song calling for the overthrow of President Vladimir Putin. The band Stoptime, which she is part of, performed the song 'Swan Lake Cooperative' by Noize MC, a rapper labeled a 'foreign agent' and 'extremist' by Russian authorities. The performance and subsequent detention highlight the increasing crackdown on dissent in Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#detention#dissent#protest-song
"Popular Hong Kong Protest Song to Be Pulled from All Platforms, Says Creator"
politics1 year ago

"Popular Hong Kong Protest Song to Be Pulled from All Platforms, Says Creator"

The distributor of the protest song "Glory to Hong Kong" will remove it from all platforms following a court ban in Hong Kong, raising concerns over freedom of expression. The song, an anthem of the 2019 protests, has already been removed from iTunes, Apple Music, and Spotify in various regions. The ban has sparked fears of further internet censorship and potential disruption to tech companies operating in the city.

via The Associated Press|
#censorship#court-ban#freedom-of-expression
"Kamala Harris's Unintentional Clap to Puerto Rico Protest Song"
politics1 year ago

"Kamala Harris's Unintentional Clap to Puerto Rico Protest Song"

Vice President Kamala Harris was seen clapping to a Puerto Rican protest song during her visit to San Juan, but stopped once an aide translated the lyrics, which included messages about Free Palestine and Haiti. Harris also visited a residential home outfitted with solar panels and water tanks, and championed new innovations in making technology hurricane resistant during her visit.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#demonstration#kamala-harris#politics
"Kamala Harris' Controversial Puerto Rico Visit"
politics1 year ago

"Kamala Harris' Controversial Puerto Rico Visit"

Vice President Kamala Harris was caught clapping to a Puerto Rican protest song during her visit to San Juan, stopping once an aide translated the added lyrics, including references to Free Palestine and Haiti. Harris also visited a residential home outfitted with solar panels and water tanks through a federal program, championing new innovations in making technology hurricane resistant and highlighting the administration's investment of over $140 billion in Puerto Rico.

via Fox News|
#aid#kamala-harris#politics
Hong Kong Court Upholds Protest Song Despite Government's Ban Request and Google's Defiance
politics2 years ago

Hong Kong Court Upholds Protest Song Despite Government's Ban Request and Google's Defiance

A Hong Kong court has rejected a government request to ban the popular protest song "Glory to Hong Kong" after Google resisted pressure to alter search results for the city's anthem. The decision is seen as a setback for Hong Kong leaders attempting to suppress the pro-democracy movement. Critics argue that granting the ban would further erode civil liberties and harm the city's appeal as a business center. While the ruling is a victory for free speech, analysts caution that political challenges for foreign tech giants in Hong Kong persist. The court's decision does not mean that platforms can relax, as the government may still seek content removal.

via The Associated Press|
#civil-liberties#google#hong-kong
Man Jailed for Insulting Hong Kong's National Anthem
legalcriminal-justice2 years ago

Man Jailed for Insulting Hong Kong's National Anthem

A Hong Kong court has sentenced a man to three months in jail for insulting China's national anthem by replacing it with a protest song in a video clip. The court stated that a deterrent sentence was necessary as the anthem represents a country's dignity and territorial integrity. The defendant, a photographer, had uploaded the video on YouTube during a gold medal presentation ceremony for a Hong Kong athlete at the Tokyo Olympics. This is the first case tried under the national anthem law passed in 2020, which criminalizes disrespect of China's national anthem with imprisonment or fines. The legality of the protest song, "Glory to Hong Kong," is also being determined by a Hong Kong court.

via Reuters|
#hong-kong#insult#legalcriminal-justice