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Protest songs

Improper BostonianSing a Song: A writer dials up 100 protest tunes from a century of change

Progressive causes often go hand–in-microphone with songs. During the 20th century—and the start of the 21st century—these issues included organized labor, women’s and civil rights, the environment, gay pride, immigration, nukes and the coddled 1 percent.

Tim Staskiewicz