Photographers at the RNC being maced. Photo by Matt Rourke of the AP

Man, Ted Leo is just great. Even when I don’t agree with his politics (in this case, I do), he’s always level-headed and intelligent about it. That’s why this is even more awesome. After reading reports about the arrests and flat-out whoopings handed down by the police at the Republic National Convention, Ted jumped into the studio to record a charity EP to benefit Democracy Now! and Food Not Bombs.

Grab the EP at Touch and Go’s website

Ted Leo also has some upcoming tour dates with Against Me!, including a stop in Cincinnati!