Blake Skylar
LATEST ARTICLES BY Blake Skylar
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Walker signs a bill, makes workers sick
May 6, 2011In the wake of his recent bid to end the collective bargaining rights of state employees, Scott Walker signed a bill that overturns Milwaukee's paid sick leave law.
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Rage rocker Morello: “This is a union town” (with video)
May 6, 2011Tom Morello's solo act saw his return to political activism through music after a year of playing with apolitical rock band Audioslave.
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Metal musicians fight for better world
September 21, 2010In recent years, musicians have begun to weigh in on important social, economic, and especially environmental issues.
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Abercrombie & Fitch sells the corporate, un-American look
September 15, 2010Abercrombie & Fitch is a well-known American retailer that focuses on clothing for target consumers, ages of 18 through 22. The company also operates offshoot brands, including Hollister and Gilly Hicks. The store, however, has kept...
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Supernatural Western may spook conservatives
June 23, 2010If you have never seen an anti-war Western film, I recommend you start with "Jonah Hex."
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Megan Fox to governor, “Don’t terminate our teachers”
April 8, 2010Megan Fox fights for public education in a great, new video.
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Food for thought from someone who had an empty plate
February 3, 2010In 2005, I found myself homeless for three days. My single parent couldn't afford the rent, and we had 30 days notice to get out. Things went from bad to worse.
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Guitars should be a means to liberation, not exploitation, says Rage’s Morello
January 15, 2010Tom Morello, guitarist of Rage Against the Machine and Street Sweeper Social Club, alongside musician Serj Tankian, of alternative metal band System of a Down, joined representitives of Korean guitar workers in a protest against Cort...
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