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When he’s not speaking with members of Congress about the Armenian Genocide, System of a Down lead singer Serj Tankian is playing sold-out concerts around the globe. Mother Jones spoke with Tankian about his new solo record, his nonprofit activist group, and Turkey’s role in the war in Iraq. To read the full interview, head to MoJo’s Media & Culture page.