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FRIDAY FORUM – Spring 2021
The Digital Mis(shaping) of the World In the midst of an unprecedented pandemic, many of us are using technology more than ever before. The world of technology opens many doors for global connection, but does it also come with consequences? … Continue reading
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UCIMC 20th Anniversary Events
Celebrating 20 Years! On September 26, 2020, it will be 20 years since Urbana-Champaign IMC was launched from a living room in Urbana, where a small group began collectivizing equipment and passing the hat for an “endowment.” 20 years later … Continue reading
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Cover Collage for Summer 2020 issue
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Support the Eastern Illinois Foodbank
With so many unemployed, the demands on our local food bank are greater than ever. The Editorial Collective of the Public i urges you to help those in need by donating to the Eastern Illinois Foodbank, 2405 N. Shore Dr., … Continue reading
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GEO Open Letter Concerning Student Healthcare Access Passes 200 Signatures
On Wednesday, May 12, the Graduate Employees’ Organization (GEO) Local #6300 AFT/IFT/AFL-CIO representing graduate employees at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign sent an open letter to university administrators with over 200 signatures. In addition to being signed by the … Continue reading
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Public Speaks Out About Use of Force by Urbana Police–Council Reviews Police Investigation
On April 10, Urbana police responded to a call on East Colorado Avenue about an armed man and possible shot fired. Police arrived, frisked an uninvolved youth, and then focused on a man and woman they suspected were involved. … Continue reading
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COVID-19 testing is available at Frances Nelson
COVID-19 testing is available at Frances Nelson Health Center, 819 Bloomington Road, Champaign. Symptomatic patients can get tested at Frances Nelson from 7:30 am – 5:15 pm, Monday through Friday. For an appointment, call our COVID-19 Care Line at (217) … Continue reading
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The Fight of Our Lives: Info On Unionizing from UE
While employers are getting trillions of dollars in bailout money to offset the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, many workers are deemed essential and forced to continue working in unsafe conditions with little or no protection. Workers are fighting for … Continue reading
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Resources for Artists and Small Businesses
Financial Assistance During the COVID-19 Crisis: for small businesses, for Illinois artists TOC: State of Illinois: Illinois Small Business Emergency Loan Fund — IDCEO, IDFPR Downstate Small Business Stabilization Grant Program — not available for Champaign-Urbana because of a HUD … Continue reading
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Free WiFi Hotspots and Low-Cost Internet Options in CU
In the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, internet access has become more critical than ever before. In keeping with social distancing orders, schools, meetings, basic communications, work, and many other societal functions have moved online for the foreseeable future. For … Continue reading
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Cover Image for March/April Issue
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Midwest Black Women Climate Justice Leaders
Last fall, I led a reading group on climate justice and learned about three leaders from the midwest who inspire me. They recognize that climate change is having the greatest impact on communities who have the least. And they share … Continue reading
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The Scramble for Libya: The New Normal in 21st Century War
In 2011, then-Vice President Joe Biden gloated to the press that US/NATO actions in Libya had modeled the new normal in warfare: an overpowering air and sea operation that accomplished the overthrow of an enemy government (Muammar Gaddafi’s) without sustaining … Continue reading
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It Happens Again: Noose Found in UIUC Dorm
Reprinted with permission from Drums!, a Black webspace, created by Black Students for Revolution. A noose was found hanging within the Allen Hall dorms at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Saturday night, continuing a long tradition of racist imagery at … Continue reading
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MEDICARE FOR ALL NOW! EVERYBODY IN and NOBODY OUT!
In Illinois and across the country momentum is building in support of implementing a Medicare for All Single-Payer health care system. This system would bypass profit-greedy corporate insurance companies and includes 100% free universal coverage for all. The U.S. has … Continue reading
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The Nelson Sisters: “On their Way Up”
Early African American settlers from Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri who relocated to the outskirts of Champaign County and became farmers and teamsters, ultimately moved to Champaign as early as 1863, built churches (Bethel A.M.E. and Salem Baptist) and railroads, became … Continue reading
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Epitome
Epitome by Ashanti Barber I take a deep breath to calm myself because you are the example Of the ignorance and or anger of which this world has more than ample I inhale … Continue reading
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Open Scene Open Mic w/ DJ Silkee
Open Scene Open Mic w/ Host DJ Silkee Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6-8pm at IMC Join the Urbana Public Arts Program and Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center for the next installment of Open Scene Open Mic, a downtown showcase of poetry, spoken … Continue reading
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Move to Amend announcement
Democratic Revolution vs. Corporate Rule: It’s Up to Us! Monday, September 24th, 7-9PM 309 W Green St, Urbana – Unitarian Universalist Church of Urbana-Champaign Free & open to the public. Free childcare is available, please email us the ages of … Continue reading
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