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Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
With political leaders and the press whitewashing and appropriating his life and legacy, I think it worthwhile to post two videos on Martin Luther King, Jr. The first is MLK Jr.’s “Why I am Opposed to the War in Vietnam,” and the second is Cornell West’s recent speech on Obama’s decision to use MLK Jr.’s … Continue reading
IPA: Chamber on Santa’s Naughty List for Publishing Faulty Report on Fracking (Video/Photos)
Approximately 30 people, members of Illinois People’s Action (IPA) and supporters, visited the McLean County Chamber of Commerce on Monday to have their voice heard on the issue of fracking. Those in attendance, festive with holiday spirit and accompanied by a jolly Santa Claus and his elves, wanted to ask the Chamber to give local … Continue reading
IPA’s Accountability Meeting with Elected Officials: Ban Fracking (PICTURES / VIDEO)
Over 150 people attended a Saturday morning community meeting to oppose fracking in McLean County. Organized by Illinois People’s Action, the meeting had a two-fold purpose: educate the public and elected officials on the dangers of hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas (“fracking”) and hold an accountability meeting with McLean County board members to seek … Continue reading
Good to Go For Winter Biking
In the following video, Mike McCurdy discusses winter biking preparation with community members. Hosted by Common Action Free School, the event was held in the basement of the Coffeehouse on November 3rd, 2012. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
Unitarian-Universalist Church to Screen “Split Estate” (Video Trailer)
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal is hosting an educational event on fracking on Tuesday, October 9th, 7 pm. The church is located at 1613 E. Emerson, Bloomington. The church will screen “Split Estate,” an award winning documentary on the development of fracking in the Rocky Mountain States, and then lead a community discussion. This … Continue reading
Americans Fearful of Drone Technology
A recent survey found that over one third of Americans fear the use of drones on American soil, with personal privacy being the most common concern. Drones are light unmanned aircraft, currently used by the United States in its wars and occupations in the Middle East. Drones are often armed with missiles, and their use … Continue reading
Illinois People’s Action Mobilizes Community Against Fracking (Pictures/Video)
Approximately 60 community members attended the proceedings of last Thursday’s McLean County Land Use Committee to demonstrate their opposition to fracking. In the last few months, representatives of Illinois People’s Action were alarmed by what they heard coming from the McLean County Land Use committee. Committee member George Wendt favors making it easier for … Continue reading
Community Organizes Support for Chicago Teachers (Video)
On Tuesday, September 4th, the Bloomington Education Association hosted a talk by Debby Pope, Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) delegate. Attended by nearly 30 people, Ms. Pope’s talk addressed the current impasse between the teachers union and Chicago’s mayor and his unelected school board (See videos below for her presentation). Chicago teachers have resisted a corporate-driven … Continue reading
BloNo Critical Mass Takes to the Streets
Organized by the Direct Democracy Project, bicyclists rode down the Main Street corridor to assert their right to be on the street and promote bicycle safety on the road. In recent weeks, bicycle advocates have been pushing for bike lanes on the Main Street corridor and more bike infrastructure in town. About 25 people participated … Continue reading
Protesting the Rule of the 1% (Video)
Compiled by Corey Mattson. Protesters throughout central Illinois traveled to Chicago to oppose the agenda of NATO, which met in Chicago the weekend of May 18-20. The largest protest on May 20th, numbering in the tens of thousands, brought national attention to the institution’s role in promoting the 1%’s military dominance over the world’s population. … Continue reading
