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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Grassroots Radio Conference 2012
Grassroots Radio Conference 2012: “The Future of Community Radio” July 26th-July 29th, 2012 • Urbana, IL Hosted by the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center Cosponsored by Prometheus Radio Project, Media Action Grassroots Network, Free Press, New America Foundation’s Open Technology Initiative, … Continue reading
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WOMANSPEAK: Feminist Poetry and Poetics
WOMANSPEAK | Feminist Poetry and Poetics R A C H E L L A U R E N S T O R M The Gendering of Cotacachi With each fragmented patch of earth, that Andean sun-god catches her … Continue reading
AsiaLENS: AEMS Documentary and Independent Film Series at the Spurlock Museum
AsiaLENS is a series of free public film screenings and lecture / discussion programs — organized by AEMS in collaboration with the Spurlock Museum — presenting recent documentary films on issues reflecting contemporary life in Asia. Local and visiting experts … Continue reading
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Nuclear Power in Japan and the U.S.
By Robert Nagel Abandoned buildings, twisted debris, and silent streets depict what used to be a lively city in northern Japan. There are no cleanup efforts underway here because it is too dangerous – March 11, 2012 marks one year … Continue reading
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Glenn Burke
Glenn Burke is one of the trailblazing pioneers whose name you probably have never heard. Burke started in the 1977 World Series as a rookie and arguably created the high five as a celebratory gesture. But most importantly, he was … Continue reading
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Indiana, Right to Work and Super Bowl
Indiana was the site of two well-publicized worker struggles in February. One was between union workers of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), as the New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. The other was unionized … Continue reading
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Upcoming Documentary Screening: The Invisible War: Sexual Trauma in the Military
The Invisible War: Sexual Trauma in the Military Presented by the Central Illinois Civillian-Soldier Alliance Today, a female soldier in Iraq and Afghanistan is more likely to be raped by a fellow soldier than killed by enemy fire. Sexual assault … Continue reading
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Preparing Youth for Democracy
Preparing Youth for Democracy (edited) By Gary Storm My wife, Jamie, and I were recently invited to participate in an international conference sponsored by “Initiatives of Change” (IOC) in Panchgani, India. The conference was called “Making Democracy Real–A Dialogue”, and … Continue reading
Pre-1968 Foundations of African American Recruitment at the U of I
(767 words) Pre-1968 Foundations of African American Student Recruitment at the U of I (edited) Joseph H. Smith Joseph H. Smith served the U of I as an administrator and English professor from 1964 to 1994. He … Continue reading
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International Capitalism Writ Large in Our Community
By Jimmi Jay Flex-N-Gate is a multi-national corporation that manufactures auto parts ranging from bumpers and hinges to pedal systems and instrument panels for major automakers including BMW, Ford, Nissan, and Toyota. In 2011, Flex-N-Gate reported $2.5 billion in annual … Continue reading
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Winning the Bread
By Nancy Dietrich Dietrich works for the University of Illinois and lives in Urbana. This piece (which has been slightly modified) was originally published as a Guest Commentary in the Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette. Awhile back, a male friend disclosed to me … Continue reading
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Voices of Champaign-Urbana Occupy
Voices of Champaign-Urbana OccupyBy Rachel Storm NOTE: Voices of Champaign-Urbana Occupy is a print space devoted to documentation, editorials, and commentary from those living here in Champaign-Urbana who identify with the Occupy Wall Street movement. The opinions expressed here … Continue reading
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Gendered Objects: A Conversation with Artist, Sarah Beth Woods
Gendered Objects: A Conversation with Artist, Sarah Beth WoodsInterview By Rachel Storm March is National Women’s History Month and time to recognize the women who have shaped society, politics, arts, and culture throughout history. As we reflect on women’s experiences, … Continue reading
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Morning Meditation on Love
Morning Meditation on Love Durell Callier Bursting on the scene Bright mornings and hope anew Love, we welcome you.
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“Shut Down the Mills!”: Women, the Modern Strike, and Revolution
By Berenice Carroll Women’s nonviolent direct action has a more extensive history and has been more influential in the history of political action for social change than is generally recognized. One of the most important contributions of women to the … Continue reading
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In the Wake of the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster, Feds Approve Construction of New Nuclear Power Plants
Abandoned buildings, twisted debris, and silent streets depict what used to be a lively city in northern Japan. There are no cleanup efforts underway here because it is too dangerous – March 11, 2012 marks one year since a massive … Continue reading
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Coming Soon to a Police Department Near You: Unmanned Aerial Drones
Raven. Predator. Reaper. Over the last decade, we’ve heard the news reports about the Pentagon’s cutting-edge unmanned aerial platforms flying missions over Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Yemen, Libya, Iran, and Somalia. Used for reconnaissance as well as search-and-destroy missions, the United … Continue reading
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Red Tails, A Historically Accurate Film?
By Sundiata Cha-Jua Dr. Sundiata Cha-Jua is a Associate Professor in the Department of African American Studies and History at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Previously published at: http://illinois.edu/lb/article/72/59144 America’s first unit of African-American fighter pilots, the highly decorated Tuskegee … Continue reading
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Performing the Vagina Monologues
Dawn Bangert, History Student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Performing in the Vagina Monologues was an empowering experience that allowed me to connect with an amazing group of women on campus. Not only did I have the opportunity to … Continue reading
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