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Bill Ayers set to publish graphic-novel memoir
Bill Ayers' name became common coin during the 2008 presidential election, with Barack Obama's campaign railroaded into answering questions on his tenuous connection to the radical leftist-turned-university professor. The grim specter of this TERRORIST MENTOR dominated the political narrative for a month, and then Tina Fey turned in the defining role of her career. Ayers, clearly operating on the maxim that any publicity is good publicity, has decided to use the last of his 15 minutes to greenlight a graphic-novel adapatation of his 1993 memoir To Teach: The Journey of a Teacher.... read more
Found in: Books, NewsPaste Culture Club - "The Obamicon Edition"
Click above to listen the the latest edition of the podcast, featuring music from Ben Kweller, PT Walkley, Colour Revolt, Kate York, Clare and the Reasons, Ponderosa and more! ... read more
Found in: Featured AudioGreen-Collar Rock: Great Nature Songs Vol. 2 (Land & Sky)
With last week's inauguration of new President Barack Obama, there's been a lot of talk about green-collar jobs and making long-term investments by implementing environmentally sound policies now. It got me thinking about what we're protecting by doing this—first and foremost, the health and well-being of ourselves and future generations. But it's also about preserving this beautiful natural world we inhabit. There is no shortage of amazing songs that celebrate or draw from this beauty. Classics like John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" and The Beatles' "Blackbird" come immediately to mind, but there are so many more. Here are a few... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayGreen-Collar Rock: Great Nature Songs Vol. 1 (Water)
With this week's inauguration of new President Barack Obama, there's been a lot of talk about green-collar jobs and making long-term investments by implementing environmentally sound policies now. It got me thinking about what we're protecting by doing this—first and foremost, the health and well-being of ourselves and future generations. But it's also about preserving this beautiful natural world we inhabit. There is no shortage of amazing songs that celebrate or draw from this beauty. Classics like John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" and The Beatles' "Blackbird" come immediately to mind, but there are so many more. Here are a few favorites,... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayTen Nominations for Secretary of the Arts
Quincy Jones has officially called for President Obama (President Obama!) to create a Secretary of the Arts position in the U.S. cabinet. There’s an online petition for the cause, which has 170,350 signatures (and counting). Enjoy our list of nominees for the position:... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBarack Obama musical to debut in March
Well, that sure didn't take long.Not even 24 hours after the inauguration of the 44th president, Playbill News announced that a new musical entitled Obama On My Mind will premiere March 21 at the Hen and Chickens Theatre in north London.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsPresidential Style
Happy Inauguration Day, or as Josh likes to call it, Coronation Day! If you need a superficial break from politics, check out the Mrs. O blog for updates on First Lady Michelle Obama's fashion statements.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Form&FunctionFree MP3: "Obama Over the Rainbow" from Clare and the Reasons
Happy Inauguration Day from Paste! No matter who you voted for, today should serve as a reminder of America's wonderful freedom to choose its leader.Here in the A/V department, we have elected to honor that wonderful privilege by offering up a free mp3 from Clare and the Reasons! And while an mp3 may not be a fitting tribute to a free democracy, we think the song could not be much better suited for the occasion. Related links: Clare and the Reasons on MySpaceBarack Obama on MySpace... read more
Found in: A/V40 More Awesome Obamicons
More than 70,000 Obamicons have been created since Paste first put out a list of some of the better early entries. So it seems like a good time to highlight my personal favorites—the editor's picks, if you will. Make your own at Obamicon.me. Now, you can even get it printed on a coffee mug.40. Clinton 2012We need the funk! We gotta have that funk!... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayLive At Paste: Clare and The Reasons
Click above to watch the live performance from Clare and the Reasons. Also, be sure to check out her song "Obama Over the Rainbow" on her MySpace page. What it lacks in lyrics, it makes up for in blind devotion! Related links: Clare on MySpace... read more
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