"Blame the Gays" sing-along.

An unending war, a minority group fighting for equal rights, emaciated models teetering on the catwalk: There are many shades of the '60s in the tumultuous early years of the 21st century. And the deja vu continues with a new queer protest song that recalls Dylan's "The Times They Are A-Changin'" and Nina Simone's "Mississippi Goddam."

"Blame the Gays" is lesbian singer-songwriter--and former "ex-gay" Christian fundamentalist--Tammy Fowler's biting, catchy, and hilarious country tune that describes hetero child abuse, drug use, and adultery before reaching a chorus of "Blame the gays / Well, it's all our fault anyways / Whatever the problem / The answer remains / Blame the gays." The Tennessee-based Fowler wrote the song for Nashville Pride and performs it in her shows around the city.

"The few times I've played it for a mixed crowd, it's been really disarming," Fowler says. "The song is funny in a way that isn't hurtful."

Now "Blame the Gays" is putting its money where its mouth is. The song can be purchased on the Tennessee Equality Project's Web site opposing the statewide amendment to ban same-sex marriage that goes before Tennessee voters November 7. Go to VoteNOon1TN.com to buy the song for $5, and three of those dollars will be donated to TEE It's easier than a sit-in.