…I think this should be reported on twice. Aubin at Punknews.org turned me on to a very sketchy plan by the Federal Government concerning 1-800-SUICUIDE, a help line that has received calls from over 2 million troubled individuals.

The whole thing is kind of complicated, but from what I understand, the Federal Government wants access to the confidential information of 1-800-SUICIDE‚Äôs callers; 1-800-SUICIDE won’t comply. Now – according to save1800suicide.org and about a million different bloggers – the Federal Government is threatening to cut their funding, or worse, take them over.

I think Terrance at the blog The Republic of T said it best: “Imagine a troubled gay teenager contemplating suicide, dialing a suicide prevention line, and getting James Dobson on the other end.” Studies show that gay men and women are more likely to suffer from depression than heterosexuals, and with the Federal Government’s record concerning homosexuality, a take over of 1-800-SUICIDE should freak a whole lot of folks out.

But I’m rambling; I do not want pastepunk to ever become a website that tells you what to think. Please head over to Save1800Suicide.com and listen to what they have to say, and do some research of your own.

In the words of Blake Schwarzenbach “Mercy, pick up your guitar. We’ll need a lot of heroes for this war.”

The Bush administration is looking to remove 1-800-SUICIDE’s funding from the hotline because the organization refuses to turn over its phone calls to the government.

You can find out more here: www.save1800suicide.com

Listen from 6-9pm this Wednesday to hear THE PROGRESS perform live. 91.7 if you’re in the Philly area or check out the stream at WKDU.org

Like every other EVERY TIME I DIE album, I had to listen to Gutter Phenomenon a bunch of times to finally come around and like the album. The eventual outcome will be a love for it. It’s a certain familiarity you get when you know exactly what parts of the songs and the sounds and [...]

With the imminent threat of heatstroke, dehydration and 95 degree temperatures, I and thousands of other Chicago-area attendees put our health and physical safety on the line to see the Warped Tour, held in the First Midwest Bank Theater parking lot. Aside from the slip ‘n slide, the only accomdations made to attendees on hydration [...]

MINOR THREAT- Complete Discography

-No explanation needed.

Hot. Sweaty. Screaming. Ears throbbing. I’ll make it quick.

VAUX and RISE AGAINST were at some of the best I’ve seen them.

LESS THAN JAKE and THE BOUNCING SOULS remain two of the greatest live groups I have ever witnessed.

There will be a review and pictures.

I just posted a LAGWAGON show review from their recent tour with A WILHELM SCREAM and THE LAWRENCE ARMS. Check it out. Read more…