Dancing VS the State
The Lessons 'Footloose' Can Teach Us About Political Resistance
After a law banning dancing threatened a Valentine's Day event in Oklahoma—in 2017—we look to the goofy musical for answers.
All the Times in American History That Authorities Tried to Stop People From Dancing
The rules and regulations limiting our freedom to move, from the Puritans to the present day.
How Mayor Giuliani Decimated New York City Nightlife
As mayor of NYC from 1994 through 2001, Rudy Giuliani demonized nightlife as our city's bastard child in order to make things safe for tourists and co-op owners.
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Welcome to Dancing vs. The State
A THUMP series on the relationship between nightlife and law enforcement.
Help THUMP Track Music Venue Closures Across America
We're gathering information on spaces that have shut down since the Ghost Ship tragedy.
We're Mapping All the Music Venues That Have Closed since the Oakland Fire
We're keeping tabs on DIY spaces that have been shut down since the Ghost Ship fire.
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