making the rounds

My housemate’s end of the semester thesis examines the power of art on social movements. She specifically describes Palestinian and Berlin wall graffiti. I got to thinking what are the musical anthems of the current national gay marriage movement in this country? The Prop 8 Musical and Regina Specktor’s Fidelity from the Courage campaign come to mind as strong contenders.

So, to the good folks suffering after a setback in Maine, here are my 2 of my favorite tunes that might help ‘kick at the darkness till it bleeds daylight…’

Barenaked Ladies (Bruce Cockburn cover) – Lovers In A Dangerous Time

and

Cuz in the end they “… Will be laughed at the way you’re laughed at now”