Tag Archives: COVID-19

The Pandemic and Pro Wrestling

Posted on 06/04/2020 by Neil Parthun

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 →

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

Posted on 05/04/2020 by Nick Goodell

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 →

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Champaign County Bailout Coalition Plans Noise Demonstration Rally

Posted on 05/01/2020 by Nick Goodell

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 →

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