As conservatives and Americans, we cherish the freedom of expression. To believe and exercise your faith without fear; that is a core value, non-negotiable, which defines whether or not we are free.
That fundamental right, to act as your conscience dictates, and not as the government would dictate, was on the line in the Klein vs Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries decision this week. The Supreme Court threw out an Oregon ruling that would’ve fined the Klein family $135,000 for refusing to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple, pointing to the recent Masterpiece Cakeshop decision.
The Supreme Court has sent a strong signal that the states may not force people of faith to act against their conscience in this regard. Likewise, The Supreme Court also ruled 7-2 that the Bladensburg Peace Cross may continue to stand as a memorial to fallen veterans of World War I.
In American Legion vs. American Humanist Association, the atheist organization sought to have the memorial removed because it was a cross on public land. As recently as 2016, this would’ve been a nail-biter decision; today, a strong signal was sent that religious symbols are safe in public by seven Justices, with only Justices Ginsburg and Sotomayor dissenting.
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Join with us again to ensure conservative victories, on the bench and beyond.
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We can breathe easier, but we can’t rest yet, because the left is attacking and blocking constitutonalist judges at an alarming rate. Liberals are even talking about packing the Supreme Court by increasing the number of Justices; liberals know they are losing on this issue, and are desperate to reverse our recent victories.
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DOLL SKIN
NEW ALBUM
LOVE IS DEAD AND WE KILLED HER
TOURING WITH NEW FOUND GLORY, REAL FRIENDS AND
THE EARLY NOVEMBER
June 28, 2019 - Phoenix, AZ - Doll Skin's new album Love Is Dead And We Killed Her is out now via Hopeless Records. Fans can download or stream the record here: smarturl.it/lidawkh
The album was recorded with Mike Green and Will McCoy. Prior to its release, the band shared three singles: "Mark My Words", "Empty House", and "Outta My Mind".
Doll Skin is a powerful breath of fresh air. The band is composed of four, incredibly talented, badass, multi-colored hair females all under the age of twenty-two. Meghan, Nicole, Sydney and Alex are working towards GIRL DOMINATION.
Speaking on the new album, Doll Skin explain, "This album was written about traumatic or extraordinary events that have impacted us as humans and wanted to share those emotions with people who can relate. We want to be vocal for those who may feel like they don't have a voice. Lots of these songs tackled issues that upset us and we want to put out a message that we feel matters and to have a point behind all of our songs."
Track Listing
1. Don't Cross My Path
2. Love Is Dead And We Killed Her
3. Mark My Words
4. No Fear
5. Outta My Mind
6. Ink Stains
7. Nasty Man
8. Your Idols Are Dying
9. Empty House
10. When They Show Their Teeth
11. Homesick
Doll Skin is currently on tour with New Found Glory, Real Friends and The Early November. They will tour the UK this summer with Trash Boat. A full list of upcoming dates are below. Tickets are available here: www.dollskinband.com
Upcoming U.S. Tour Dates
06/29 - Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theatre
06/30 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
07/02 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco Theater
07/03 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
07/05 - Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
07/06 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
07/08 - Dallas, TX @- Gas Monkey Live!
07/09 - Austin, TX @ Emo's Austin
07/10 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues
07/11 - New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
07/13 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
07/14 - Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live
Upcoming Europe Tour Dates
09/01 - Zurich, Switzerland @ Jugendkulturhaus Dynamo
09/02 - Wien, Austria @ arena wien - verein forum
09/03 - Munchen, Germany @ Feierwerk e.V.
09/05 - Berlin, Germany @ Cassiopeia
09/06 - Leipzig-thekla, Germany @ Naumann's
09/07 - Hamburg, Germany @ Herdcrash
09/08 - Koln, Germany @ MTC Club
09/09 - Harrlem, Netherlands @ Patronaat
09/10 - Antwerpen - Merksem, Belgium @ Kavka Oudaan
Upcoming UK Tour Dates
09/12 - Birmingham, UK @ O2 Institute
09/13 - London, UK @ O2 Academy Islington
09/14 - Leeds, UK @ Stylus
09/15 - Glasgow, UK @ G2
Doll Skin formed in 2013 in Phoenix, AZ. They have performed on the Vans Warped Tour and have toured with the likes of The Dead Kennedy's, Creeper, Flogging Molly, Lacey Sturm and more.
Follow Doll Skin
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2v9iWCn
Website: https://www.dollskinband.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dollskinband
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DollSkinBand
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dollskinband/
EXNATIONS
Release New Album
Pink Haze
Streaming Now on PopDust
Available for Purchase: www.exnations.com
Recently Featured on EARMILK & All Things Go
"['Tether'] then breaks in a guitar-laden climax, as our senses are ignited
with sentiments ranging from wistful to euphoric." - EARMILK
Brooklyn, NY - June 28, 2019 - Self-proclaimed sad-pop act EXNATIONS is dancing their way into the weekend with their new EP, Pink Haze. Fans can check out the vibrant new release, which has recently been featured on EARMILK and All Things Go, streaming on PopDust. Pink Haze is out now and available for purchase at www.exnations.com.
On the new album, the band shares: "Driving aimless down a dark highway on a breezy summer night. The long walk back from your first love's apartment after a crushing fight. Pink Haze is inspired by the moments where we find ourselves looking backwards through the blushing rose-colored fog of nostalgia to figure out how to move forward."
The band will be supporting their new EP with The Pink Haze Tour, presented by idobi Anthm. The summer run kicks off July 6th in Cincinnati and will close out with a hometown album release show at Brooklyn's Gold Sounds on July 13th.
EXNATIONS are an indie pop band out of Brooklyn, NY; comprised of Sal Mastrocola, Taylor Hughes, and John O'Neill. Although self-defined as a 'sad' band, their color palette remains neon, penning compositions that steadily rise from somber lows of deep purple towards anthemic highs of vibrant pink and blue.
The band's debut release, Tiny Sound In The Dark, is a more-than-promising effort, laced with sparkle and anticipation. The group's knack for memorable hooks and danceable rhythms are clear, but what's even more compelling about EXNATIONS is the anthemic sense of empowerment the trio produces on their first effort.
Their forthcoming sophomore EP, Pink Haze, deals from the warm halcyon embrace of nostalgia. Beautiful and all-enveloping, it's so easy to get lost in. But over the course of the record, the band arrives at the conclusion that the haze of nostalgia best serves us when we find a way through it. When we can look at the past honestly and critically, we've got our best shot at true growth and progression.
Hazy and dream-like, yet bursting with passion and energy, EXNATIONS is a fitting metaphor for the world in 2019. It's sad, but we're still dancing.
Pink Haze is out now and available at www.exnations.com.
For More Information, please visit:
Website: www.exnations.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/exnationsband
Twitter: www.twitter.com/exnations
Instagram: www.instagram.com/exnations
Pink Haze Tracklisting:
1. Tether
2. Floating on a Pink Haze
3. John Hughes Movie Soundtrack
4. Slow Erosion
5. Modern Kids
6. Dreaming Still
Upcoming Tour Dates:
July 5th - Cincinnati, OH @ Top Cats
July 7th - St. Louis, MO @ Fubar
July 8th - Kansas City, MO @ Recordbar (hosted by Jordin Silver of 96.5 The Buzz)
July 9th - Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge
July 10th - Milwaukee, WI @ Miramar Theatre
July 11th - Cleveland, OH @ The Foundry Concert Club
July 12th - Pittsburgh, PA @ Black Forge Coffee House
July 13th - Brooklyn, NY @ Gold Sounds *Album Release Show
