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The London Olympics

Posted on 07/10/2012 by Neil Parthun

The London Olympics by Neil Parthun The 2012 Summer Olympics will be held from July 27 to August 12, 2012. While the Games will bring international athletes together in spectacles of sport, it will also bring another spectacle altogether. As … Continue reading →

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Errata

Posted on 07/10/2012 by Belden Fields

On page 6 of the September 2011 (V11, #8) issue,  the article entitled “U of I Law Professor Harassed by FBI/CIA After 9/11” was mistakenly attributed to Professor Sahar Aziz.  She was not the author and we apologize to her … Continue reading →

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Grassroots Radio Conference Coming to Urbana: Hundreds converging July 26-29 to chart the future of community radio.

Posted on 07/03/2012 by KristinaWho

From July 26-29, the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center will be hosting the Grassroots Radio Conference (GRC), an annual conference celebrating the vibrant and democratic medium of local, community-driven radio. Highlights include a Friday night keynote by New York Times best-selling … Continue reading →

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CAPITALISM IS NOT IN CRISIS

Posted on 06/30/2012 by Michael Brun

Though many suffer, the crash of 2008 was not as system threatening as in 1929. The financial turmoil of the past five years reminds many of the crash of 1929, which led into the Great Depression of the 1930s.  That … Continue reading →

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A Two Part Installment on the Proposed Keystone XL Pipeline Part One: Jobs and Security

Posted on 06/30/2012 by admin

After successful careers in such divergent fields as biochemistry & immunology (at UIUC and UT-Austin) and organizational development in corporate America, Marilyn Leger now travels the U.S., Caribbean and Europe by houseboat soaking up history, exploring cultures, sampling foods (and … Continue reading →

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New Generation of Argentine Cooperatives for development and real democracy: The Case of Initia

Posted on 06/30/2012 by Arnaldo Soltermann

 Arnaldo T. Soltermann is Development Laboratory Director, for the Chemistry Department, Rio Cuarto National University. Republic Argentina. He is also President of Initia Workers Cooperative of Argentina. Professor Soltermann is currently on a short visit to the Chemistry Department at … Continue reading →

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Scott Walker protest in Springfield

Posted on 06/28/2012 by Brian Dolinar
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Argentina’s Critics Get It Wrong Again

Posted on 05/17/2012 by Mark Weisbrot

Mark Weisbrot This article was published in The Guardian (UK) on April 18, 2012 (www.guardian.co.uk./commentsfree/cifamerica/2012/april/18/argentina-critics-0il-nationalize)   The Argentine government’s decision to re-nationalize its formerly state-owned oil and gas company, YPF, has been greeted with howls of outrage, threats, forecasts of rage … Continue reading →

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Chris Drew Dies Day Before Eavesdropping Law Ruled Unconstitutional

Posted on 05/10/2012 by Belden Fields

(From Chicago Independent Media Center) – Chris Drew, Chicago artist, activist, and free speech advocate, passed away on May 7. Drew was noted among the community of Chicago political activists for being a consistent presence at political activist rallies and … Continue reading →

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The Union-Cooperative Model: A Key to Economic Democracy

Posted on 05/09/2012 by Belden Fields

By Belden Fields  Worker cooperatives can take a variety of forms. Each one tends to have unique aspects; however there are some overarching types that we can identify. There are retail consumer coops, service coops, and producer coops.   In … Continue reading →

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Shahid Khan Blurb

Posted on 04/24/2012 by Neil Parthun

While it appears that Shahid Khan has a battle on his hands with workers alleging Occupational Health and Safety violations at their Flex N Gate work facilities, he is also facing some problems as the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars. … Continue reading →

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FLEX N GATE WORKERS FIGHT FOR HEALTH, LIVING WAGES AND JUSTICE IN URBANA ILLINOIS

Posted on 04/05/2012 by David Johnson

CENTRAL ILLINOIS JOBS WITH JUSTICE FLEX N GATE WORKERS FIGHT FOR HEALTH, LIVING WAGES AND JUSTICE IN URBANA ILLINOIS WHY A BILLIONAIRE CANT AFFORD SAFETY EQUIPMENT OR LIVING WAGES ? Billionaire Shahid Kahn, owner of Flex N Gate Incorporated, manafactures bumpers for the … Continue reading →

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Grassroots Radio Conference 2012

Posted on 03/31/2012 by Marya Burke

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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Nuclear Power in Japan and the U.S.

Posted on 03/22/2012 by Richard Esbenshade

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

Posted on 03/22/2012 by Neil Parthun

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

Posted on 03/22/2012 by Neil Parthun

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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Voices of Champaign-Urbana Occupy

Posted on 03/03/2012 by admin

  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

Posted on 03/03/2012 by admin

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

Posted on 03/03/2012 by admin

Morning Meditation on Love Durell Callier Bursting on the scene Bright mornings and hope anew Love, we welcome you.

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In the Wake of the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster, Feds Approve Construction of New Nuclear Power Plants

Posted on 03/03/2012 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 since a massive … Continue reading →

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