Anthems for a New Generation

A songbook of progressive/protest music for the twenty-first century. Dozens of anthems from 1970 to the present, from around the world, all with an essential "hook" that makes them ideal for progressive mobilizations and celebrations.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

"Takin' It to the Streets" - The Doobie Brothers

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"Lost in the Supermarket" - The Clash

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Sunday, August 26, 2012

"Wind of Change" - Scorpions

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It's a funny thing, the iconic reach of this song. Written by Scorpions vocalist Klaus Meine, it's one of the premier power ball...
Saturday, August 25, 2012

"Wavin' Flag" - K'naan

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I made a point of being in Africa during the entire 2010 World Cup -- mostly in Ghana, whose team was the only African one that ended up...
Wednesday, August 22, 2012

"(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding" - Nick Lowe / Elvis Costello

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Nick Lowe (left) with Elvis Costello. Nick Lowe wrote "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding," and r...
Tuesday, August 21, 2012

"Talkin' 'Bout a Revolution" - Tracy Chapman

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For what proved to be a brief cultural moment in the late 1980s, Tracy Chapman held center-stage in the global pop landscape. Her eponym...

"If I Had a Rocket Launcher" - Bruce Cockburn

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I well remember the shock -- both gleeful and guilty -- that I felt upon hearing Bruce Cockburn's "If I Had a Rocket Launch...
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I'm Professor of Political Science at the University of British Columbia in Kelowna, Canada. Among my research interests are comparative genocide studies, gender & international politics, and media & democratization. My recent books include The Scourge of Genocide: Essays & Reflections (2013); Genocide: A Comprehensive Introduction (2nd ed., 2010); and Gender Inclusive: Essays on Violence, Men, and Feminist International Relations (2009). My e-book In Iran: Text & Photos appeared in 2013. I'm executive director of Gendercide Watch, a Web-based NGO. Check out my website and follow me on Twitter. For inspiration and uplift, see (and listen to) my blog Anthems for a New Generation. Email: adamj_jones@hotmail.com
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