FRIDAY: Bandcamp donating 100% of $ from sales to the ACLU

[PopTodd]

https://daily.bandcamp.com/2017/01/31/bandcamp-human-rights/

 

Like 98% of U.S. citizens (including the President), I am the descendant of immigrants—my great-grandparents came to America from Russia and Lithuania as teenagers and worked in sweatshops until they were able to afford to bring the rest of their families over. Most everyone you speak to in this country has a similar story to tell, because we are, in fact, a nation of immigrants, bound together by a shared belief in justice, equality, and the freedom to pursue a better life. In this context, last week’s Executive Order barring immigrants and refugees from seven Middle Eastern countries from entering the United States is not simply immoral, it violates the very spirit and foundation of America.

Contrary to the assertions of the current administration, the order will not make us safer (an opinion shared by the State Department and many members of Congress including prominent Republicans). Christian religious leaders have denounced both the ban, as well as the exception prioritizing Christian immigrants, as inhumane. It is an unequivocal moral wrong, a cynical attempt to sow division among the American people, and is in direct opposition to the principles of a country where the tenet of religious freedom is written directly into the Constitution. This is not who we are, and it is not what we believe in. We at Bandcamp oppose the ban wholeheartedly, and extend our support to those whose lives have been upended.

And so all day this Friday, February 3rd (starting at 12:01am Pacific Time), for any purchase you make on Bandcamp, we will be donating 100% of our share of the proceeds to the American Civil Liberties Union, who are working tirelessly to combat these discriminatory and unconstitutional actions.

As another way of showing solidarity with the immigrants and refugees from the seven banned countries—as well as those impacted by the construction of the Mexican border wall—we’ve compiled a list of albums made by artists from the affected countries (Bandcamp may be incorporated in the United States, but we host artists from every corner of the world). We believe that knowledge and empathy are crucial weapons against fear and intolerance. We hope that, as you listen to these albums, you’ll not only discover some great new artists, but will also gain a further appreciation and understanding for the way music transcends all borders, and remember that, even in the darkest of times, there is more that unites us than divides us.

— Ethan Diamond, Bandcamp Founder & CEO

 

I, for one, will be purchasing a couple of things that I've been meaning to on that day.

And... I'm also gonna donate 100% of the proceeds from the sale of my own music to the ACLU that day, as well. So, if you have been thinking about grabbing any of my stuff, please do so Friday.

http://hoponpop.bandcamp.com

Doubt it'll be much, but hopefully it'll be something

[tinnitus photography]

argh, i bought something yesterday but i am sure i can find other things to get.

[PopTodd]

Reminder folks:

This is today. And I will give away all the money I make from my music on Bandcamp today:
http://hoponpop.bandcamp.com

If you want to make your purchase go even further.

[Sir Stewart]

Done! I now am the proud owner of the Hop On Pop discography Thanks for doing this Todd.

[PopTodd]

Done! I now am the proud owner of the Hop On Pop discography Thanks for doing this Todd.

Thanks!!!

Everything (minus PayPal's fees) is going to the ACLU!

Really appreciate it, And I hope you dig the tunes.

[PopTodd]

Oh, and I bought the new one from The Bats.

It's pretty great.

Might get something else, too.

[PopTodd]

Just made good on my donation. Feels good.

[Sir Stewart]