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Just some music we love to make. You may notice the use of numerous samples from Free Speech tv.

This song is one of my attempts in illustrating a spiritual awakening that is happening. 2012 will not be the end of the world; it will bring a new age of reason and awareness. Many of us have come to realize the truth:we are not the center of the universe. We must stop destroying this planet if we are to evolve to our rightful place in the universe as a species capable of transending time itself. It is, was and always will be arrogant of humans to believe some dude "who fashioned us all after himself" created the universe.

Media Minutes: August 31, 2007 from Free Press
The Bush administration finally admits that telcos have helped the NSA spy on Americans, which could help pending lawsuits against the illegal wiretapping. And a study finds Chicago's local news programs don't represent the rich diversity of that city.

The Youth Media Council is working for media justice and making a difference. Executive Director Malkia Cyril talks about mediating the public conversation to create better public policy. And as American news organizations cut back on international coverage, Americans are increasingly unhappy with the quality of television news.

Media Minutes: September 14, 2007
The FCC is holding a public hearing on media ownership in Chicago on Sept. 20, and local organizers are busy educating the public about the issues. And public access television stations across the country are gearing up for local elections.

Public interest groups want to know why the DOJ submitted a filing to the FCC against Net Neutrality – six weeks after the deadline. And OneWebDay's founder talks about why we need to take time to appreciate the Web.

By Jim Hightower October 3, 2007 Published on jimhightower.com

If you just can’t bring yourself to believe that our government authorities would even think of suppressing the legitimate protests of peaceful demonstrators – look at the record of court cases recently coming out of New York.

This was a watershed week for media reform, as three important bills passed congressional committees and activists rallied in front of FCC headquarters before the final localism hearing. Meanwhile, a new study shows media consolidation is detrimental to children's programming.

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