The Songs
These are the songs created as part of this project.USAID
I had the opportunity to listen to the stories of USAID workers and contractors who lost their livelihoods due to the current administration's questionable "cost-saving" budget cuts.
Be angry. Be worried. We must do better.
Remarkable People
This is a song about the nearly 80 million people in the United States who benefit from Medicaid each year.
For the Common Good
I connected with a federal employee in Oregon. This is his story. (Lyrics available on the song page.)
Civil Servant
A song that describes the experience of one federal worker’s story in light of all of the cutting of federal workers by Trump and DOGE.
Sail On (example)
I recorded this many years ago, but the feeling, the mood, the perspective, seem to fit these days.
This is an example of an audio only post. We can post MP3 files.
Refuge (example)
I wrote this song a few years ago, hoping I could stop singing it after a while. That hasn't happened. I am inviting others to sing it too. (Lyrics available on the song page.)
This is an example of a song with lyrics. It's an option if you want to provide lyrics to people.
Here in America (We've Got Love On Our Side) (example)
I've never been particularly politically active, other than voting regularly, but recent events have made me feel so powerless, angry, and sad. Writing this song was just one way I could think of to help in whatever way I can. It's part expression of my own feelings, part "Schoolhouse Rock" lesson, and part call to action.
This is an example of a lyric video. You don't have to be on camera, if you don't want to.
The Great Divide (example)
My grandparents celebrated 70 anniversaries together in Belfast Maine. That whole time there was this one facet of their relationship that the family always found kind of amusing. Lately it seems more amazing to me than amusing.
This is an example of a recording from a live show.