A Very "Mad World"

Oxygen's "The Glee-Project", (a reality-competition series from the producers of  "GLEE" - created to find the next cast member), tackled the challenge of admitting their biggest vulnerabilities on this week's most recent episode.

Members of "The Glee-Project" chose one word to represent a struggle they have had, or still do have, to deal with in today's society. They wore that word on a painted sign in the middle of Hollywood's Universal CityWalk, while performing their version of "Mad World" - originally by the rock group Tears For Fears.

The cast does a great job of relaying their insecurities to the audience, and it is a great rendition of a musical classic. There is an underlying political message to be seen in this.

View the video HERE:

What do you think? Can you identify with any one of these real-life characters? What does this say for how our generation puts pressure on others for "fitting in".

Doing our research on candidates' platforms, views, and social beliefs can really change how our society thinks overall. Let's make sure that in these local and state elections in 2011 - we are putting the right people in the right spots. With the 2012 Presidential Election right around the corner - it's time to really get those into office who understand the struggles, vulnerabilities, the wishes of our youth - and is willing to listen to the smallest of voices.

Embrace individuality, embrace uniqueness, embrace the power that YOU have inside of you to #RockTheVote and change our "Mad World" into a bond of people who love each other, and love the nation we've made for ourselves.

Markus Hill #RockTheVote

California Dreamin'

Attention Residents of California!

Did you know that you may qualify to vote in a Special General Election taking place on July 12, 2011?!**

Well, here's the 411:

If you live in the Southern California District No. 36, (that's Los Angeles County covering most of the coastal counties of Venice Beach, Redondo, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, El Segundo, and some other surrounding communities), YOU have the opportunity to #RockTheVote for which candidate is going to represent your district.

Essentially, this election is a run-off between the two candidates who received the most votes back in an earlier election that took place in May.

Here are the candidates:

• JANICE HAHN (Dem) - A local city councilwoman residing in Torrance, CA.

http://www.janicehahn.com/

• CRAIG HUEY (Repub) - A small business owner in Torrance, CA.

http://www.craighuey.com/

So if this is YOUR district, I encourage you to check out both candidate's websites and their platforms, and rock your vote in deciding who you want as your District 36 US Representative. This could have a huge impact on local propositions, taxes, or expansions in YOUR neighborhood.

Not registered to vote? Come on, guys, it's easy! Click on this link, and follow the on-screen instructions and make your voice heard.

http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_vr.htm

It won't take much time, and if you absolutely need, I will personally walk you through it.

Just hit me up! ;)

That's all for now - Stay Tuned!

Markus Hill #RockTheVote



**In order to vote in the Special General Election taking place on July 12, 2011, you MUST establish residency in the Los Angeles County District No 36, AND, be registered to vote by TODAY, Monday, June 27, 2011 - So what are you waiting for?! ;)

An Empire State of Mind

The Empire State Building boasts lights of color after last night's milestone achievement of Marriage Equality in New York. What are your thoughts?? Did anyone else catch Republican Senator Mike Grisanti's moving speech? What is happening in New York amongst Senators now supporting Marriage Equality - and are there consequences from their affiliates for doing so? Stay Tuned for my first official live video chat. #RockTheVote

Markus Hill
#RockTheVote