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The Download

By Andy Vihstadt

Published on October 14, 2008 at 3:13pm

With Election Day fast approaching, it's hard not to get caught up in the dark side of politics. Jared Paul, a Rhode Island journalist and renowned slam poet, was among the hundreds of protesters arrested for rioting during last month's Republican National Convention. To help raise awareness and funds to offset court costs, his fellow statesman Sage Francis is lending a hand. The Providence rapper hit the studio to record the charity track "Conspiracy to Riot," and even if you aren't down for the cause, you can download it for free at the dedicated site.



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