New Direction Fest 2012

Jang Lee, activist and frontman of Resist and Exist, filmed the New Direction Fest in Olympia, Washington.  New Direction Fest is a three day punk and hardcore fest which seeks to breath new life into the hardcore tradition of resistance and push its networks into a new direction to bridge the gap between hardcore values and application of those values through radical practice (New Direction Fest). The fest included bands, speakers and workshops.

Is It Truly Worth the Romance?

Some cities still allow horse-drawn carriages. These poor horses are being forced to haul an immense load throughout the city streets. They are forced to walk on the pavement which leads to serious leg damage, and are also breathing exhaust fumes which is not healthy. These horses live a horrid and tormented life.

It's time to take action and voice against this cruelty, and not allow certain broadcasting stations to support this cruelty. CBS in Seattle, Washington recently (February 25th, 2012) showed their support by making an ad about the best carriage rides people can take along the city. CBS Seattle

For more information go to Peta.
You can sign a petition to stop the cruelty down below!

Racism Still Exists...

Most people live day by day thinking racism is pretty much gone within the U.S. The truth is, it is not completely gone. Intolerance still prevails. This week on a Wednesday night or Thursday morning an incident occurred of somebody spraying painting a swastika, and writing the word "Jew" on a Messianic Jewish pastor's home in Hemet, CA.

For full story at LA Times.

Down below is the song Nazi Scum by Oi Polloi.