Tag Archives: COVID-19

Covid Origins

Understanding the origins of the Covid pandemic matters because the answer should guide how much we regulate work on pathogens that could start another pandemic. Did it come from some sort of lab leak (LL) or did it spill over … Continue reading

Posted in COVID pandemic, COVID-19, health, pandemic, Public Health | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Covid Origins

The Pandemic and Pro Wrestling

In the November, 2019 Public i, I wrote about one of the earliest gig economies: professional wrestling. There, independent pro wrestler David Starr discussed the incredibly imbalanced power dynamics of the corporate wrestling scene in America. While watching corporations and … Continue reading

 1,005 total views

Posted in Labor, Labor/Economics, Sports | Tagged , | Comments Off on The Pandemic and Pro Wrestling

Party for Socialism and Liberation, Champaign-Urbana, Launches Free Grocery Delivery Service

The Public i has received this press release from the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Champaign-Urbana, detailing its new, free grocery delivery service. The program is designed to help those affected by the pandemic get access to essential goods. While … Continue reading

 2,120 total views

Posted in COVID-19, socialism | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Party for Socialism and Liberation, Champaign-Urbana, Launches Free Grocery Delivery Service

Champaign County Bailout Coalition Plans Noise Demonstration Rally

The Public i has received this press release from the Champaign County Bailout Coalition. We have published the statement in its entirety below. To download a copy of this statement, click here. Champaign County Bailout Coalition Noise Demonstration Rally Demanding … Continue reading

Posted in COVID-19, health, incarceration | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Champaign County Bailout Coalition Plans Noise Demonstration Rally