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Reality Check–FASCISM 101: The Swift Erosion of Democracy in Living Color

February 24, 2020

“Fascism is a form of far-right, authoritarian ultra-nationalism characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and of the economy.” —Wikipedia ... Read More...

Reality Check–THE BERNIE PROBLEM? Democratic Primaries Kick Off with Chaos & Fear

James Campion

February 18, 2020

Reality Check

The shit show that is the Iowa Caucuses draped a pall of calamity on the start of the 2020 election season. After three years of a mentally-challenged racist goofball in the White House, sixty-percent of the n... Read More...

Reality Check–THE GHOSTS OF HATE & FREEDOM: In Praise of Jojo Rabbit, The Best Film I Have Seen in a Decade

James Campion

February 10, 2020

Columns, Reality Check

“We have to dance to show God we are grateful for being alive.” The power of satire, when done fearlessly, unapologetically, and with a sense of artistic duty laid out through the centuries by such masters ... Read More...

Reality Check–Reader Responses

James Campion

February 4, 2020

Columns, Reality Check

I believe that Trump’s incredible miscalculation of Syria will lead to terrible consequences in Iraq and also Iran. (PRESIDENT TERRORIST – Issue: 10/23/19) For a man who applies zero forethought to anything, h... Read More...

Reality Check–IMPEACHMENT FOLLIES: Another Element of Governing Where No One Wins

James Campion

January 29, 2020

Reality Check

Impeachment is hard. There have only been three in the nearly 244 years of this nation’s existence. Considering the rogue’s gallery of insipid fuck-ups that have served as president, that means you really h... Read More...

Reality Check–CHEATERS PROSPER: A Guide for Our Children

James Campion

January 22, 2020

Columns, Reality Check

This past week a Major League Baseball investigation concluded that the 2017 Houston Astros cheated to win the World Series. They stole signs that catchers put down to let the pitcher know which pitch he shoul... Read More...

Reality Check–AMERICA ALONE: Welcome to the New Age of Isolation, Apathy & Defeat

James Campion

January 15, 2020

Columns, Reality Check

I’m not sure what you would call this Trump Doctrine. Is it foreign policy? Not sure it would make the cut of any “policy,” per se. Seems like most of this presidency’s maneuvers are knee-jerk, ad-hoc, half-as... Read More...

Reality Check– THE IRAN MISTAKE Forget Impeachment, Crimes, Lying, Stupidity & Sucking Up to Tyrants – This is the Worst Part of the Worst First Term

James Campion

January 8, 2020

Columns, Reality Check

We are at the brink of war with Iran. The executive branch is at war with Congress. The Senate and the House are at war. A game show host is in charge of all this. Welcome to 2020. What a shock.&nb... Read More...

Rock Reads Year-End Edition: A Holiday Guide For The Rock & Roll Literate

James Campion

December 18, 2019

Reviews

Looking for a celebration of music in words to stuff the stockings of the rock fan in your life? Well, look no further! Me – Elton John (2019) In the wake of this summer’s blockbuster biopic, Rocket Man ... Read More...

Reality Check–Readers’ Responses

James Campion

December 18, 2019

Columns, Reality Check

Mr. Campion, I think what you have done in this column the past year or so is a valuable public service and it really culminates with this one. (GAME SHOW HOST + PRESIDENCY = IMPEACHMENT – Issue: 10/2/19) T... Read More...

The Allman Betts Band—Keep On Growing

TYCHO SCRAPS CONTEXT IN FAVOR OF MEDITATIVE PERFORMANCES

#THROWBACK: AUGUST 27, 1975 — BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

DES ROCS TALKS FINDING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION ON STAGE [Q&A + Watch & Listen]

HOT ROCKS: New Releases from Green Day, Stone Temple Pilots, Liam Gallagher, DIO, and Sepultura

THE ALLMAN BETTS BAND REVEAL TRIPPY NEW VIDEO FOR “PALE HORSE RIDER” FROM SECOND LP, ‘BLESS YOUR HEART’ COMING AUG 28 [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

DAWES RELEASE NEW SINGLE “SAINT AUGUSTINE AT NIGHT.”

HOT ROCKS: New Releases from Danzig, Nine Inch Nails, Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason, David J (Bauhaus/Love and Rockets), and Me and That Man

Queued Up: Exploring the World of Bong Joon-Ho ('Parasite'), plus 'Doctor Sleep,' 'The Siren,' 'Scandalous,' 'Untouchable,' and more.

REALITY CHECK: DONALD TRUMP’S LETHAL SIN

BRYAN REESMAN’S QUEUED UP

REALITY CHECK: ANGUISHED CRY OF THE WOUNDED BANSHEE

Reality Check–FASCISM 101: The Swift Erosion of Democracy in Living Color

Reality Check–THE BERNIE PROBLEM? Democratic Primaries Kick Off with Chaos & Fear

Reality Check–THE GHOSTS OF HATE & FREEDOM: In Praise of Jojo Rabbit, The Best Film I Have Seen in a Decade

Reality Check–Reader Responses

Reality Check–IMPEACHMENT FOLLIES: Another Element of Governing Where No One Wins

Reality Check–CHEATERS PROSPER: A Guide for Our Children

Reality Check–AMERICA ALONE: Welcome to the New Age of Isolation, Apathy & Defeat

Reality Check– THE IRAN MISTAKE Forget Impeachment, Crimes, Lying, Stupidity & Sucking Up to Tyrants – This is the Worst Part of the Worst First Term

Rock Reads Year-End Edition: A Holiday Guide For The Rock & Roll Literate

Reality Check–Readers’ Responses

TYCHO SCRAPS CONTEXT IN FAVOR OF MEDITATIVE PERFORMANCES

#THROWBACK: AUGUST 27, 1975 — BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

REALITY CHECK: DONALD TRUMP’S LETHAL SIN

DES ROCS TALKS FINDING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION ON STAGE [Q&A + Watch & Listen]

BRYAN REESMAN’S QUEUED UP

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