The Sidewinder
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Democrat Gov. Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu booed at Red Sox home opener trib.al/PhsNpSN



Bruce Springsteen is not donating the proceeds (or any significant portion of net profits) from the “Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour.” He is profiting from it. It is a purely paid concert run with a political theme—no mention of donating ticket revenue, gross receipts, or profits to any charity, immigrant causes, or other organizations. No credible news reports, official statements, or tour documents indicate Springsteen is forgoing his share of earnings. (Past tours have grossed hundreds of millions; this one follows the same model.) Charity ticket packages (via TeachRock): Stevie Van Zandt (E Street Band guitarist) released a limited number of band-hold/premium tickets for every date. Fans pay extra (with a tax deduction) for better seats + lounge access; the money supports TeachRock music-education classrooms. These are fan donations, not Springsteen or the tour giving away revenue. Is this patriotism. What do you think 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

















