The decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to roll back spending limits on corporations attempting to influence elections is a hard blow to anyone that hoped we could get to real representative democracy in the U.S.
RAN Twin Cities launches fight against Cargill and rainforest destruction
The Rainforest Action Network is expanding its efforts in stopping deforestation to right here in the Twin Cities. They are on a mission to stop Cargill’s rainforest destruction in Papua New Guinea, Malaysia and Indonesia by adopting a global forest policy, and so far Cargill has been reluctant to see the light.
Freedom From Oil: Tar Sands Resistance Tour
Monday, June 8, 2009
“The most destructive project on Earth…” - Rainforest Action Network On June 16, Substance is hitting the road with Propagandhi, Strike Anywhere and Rainforest Action Network for 10 days of education, outreach and action against oil sands mining and pipeline development. The “Freedom From Oil - Tar Sands Resistance Tour” will begin in Minneapolis, MN and [...]
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Monday, May 18, 2009
As we continue to add content to the site, we are also gathering photos, videos and all other media from past events. If you attended Ripple Effect, Manifestation or other Substance events and took a piece home - please let us know! Send any links or files to info@livewithsubstance.org - Thanks!
A sad day for democracy in America
Fri, Jan 22, 2010
So what’s up in Copenhagen?
Wed, Dec 9, 2009
As thousands of activists, diplomats and various experts converge in Copenhagen for the 15th Conference of the Parties, it’s hard to say what the next two weeks will bring for the future of humanity.
Many of our friends and allies - including a group of youth delegates through the Will Steger Foundation, The Uptake, Indigenous Environmental Network, and Rainforest Action Network (more…)
Substance at Riot Fest in Chicago
Mon, Sep 14, 2009
Come say hello to Substance at the Congress Theater shows October 9th-11th of Riot Fest 2009!
Remembering Ripple Effect at the RNC last year
Fri, Sep 4, 2009
As September 2nd passed we were happy with the exponential success we’ve seen since our monumental event last year at the Minnesota State Capitol - Ripple Effect.
Substance’s Ripple Effect, which featured Anti-Flag, Michael Franti, Dead Prez, Wookie Foot w/Matisyahu, I Self Devine, and a special appearance by Rage Against the Machine had a huge impact (or “ripple effect”) that is still felt today. Look back at our videos and press to see coverage of it. We have also added a new highlight video from Ripple Effect made by Twin Cities Indy Media below. (more…)
Junkyard Empire and journalist Dahr Jamail
Fri, Aug 21, 2009
Author and award-winning journalist DAHR JAMAIL to join forces with
local indie band JUNKYARD EMPIRE to present
REBELLION POLITIK
A concert, EP release, book launch, and political call to action, co-sponsored by Substance
Friday, September 4th, 8 pm (doors at 7pm)
Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
www.thecedar.org, all ages
- Psalm for St.Paul/Minneapolis Thu, Jul 23, 2009
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- Jim’s Thought’s from the Road - Bottle Deposits Sun, Jun 21, 2009
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- People are pissed about tar sands mining, watch out Thu, Jun 18, 2009
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- Thank you Minneapolis for helping us launch… Tue, Jun 16, 2009
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- Stand Up And Be Counted! Mon, Jun 15, 2009
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- Ripple Effect at the RNC 2008 Sat, Jun 13, 2009
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- Beyond Entertainment Sat, Jun 13, 2009
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- Soldiers of Peace -Twin Cities Premiere Sun, Jun 7, 2009
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- Thanks for checking out the new site! Just in time for summer… Sun, May 17, 2009
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New song by Sage Francis at Substance’s Manifestation (March 27th, 2009) at First Avenue in Minneapolis - recorded by attendee, acquired via YouTube
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