Editors’ note: The opinions and ideas expressed in My Ex-Boyfriend's Band are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the outlook and belief of anyone else in the Ist network. It's been a big year for Graham Williams. Last December, he joined forces with Alamo Drafthouse to put on the inaugural Fun Fun Fun Fest, one day of indie, punk and electronic music on three stages in Waterloo Park. It was......

What a difference a year makes—certainly in the case of this fledgling music festival. Last December's inaugural Fun Fun Fun Fest featured over two dozen bands and DJs, and showcased a good variety of indie rock, punk, and electronic music. This year, they've grown even bigger, better, and bolder: the second annual installment will span two days and has been pushed ahead by a month, to November 3rd and 4th. Staying true to their......

Last week, the Senate Budget Committee caved in to special interest groups and passed a budget resolution that includes a provision designed exclusively to allow drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The entire Senate will vote on this resolution as early as Thursday! Last December, the Arctic drilling was blocked by generating tens of thousands of phone calls to Capitol Hill. It's time to do it again! Please call your Senators right now:......