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LOCAL News :: Media : Miscellaneous : Peace : Protest Activity
IMC Radio News for 3.22.04
Current rating: 0
22 Mar 2004
Modified: 03:50:19 PM
IMC Radio News airs on WEFT 90.1 FM every Monday at 5:30 PM.

This edition includes:

GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION
Millions gathered globally and hundreds locally to mark the year anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Protests called for an end to war and occupation in Iraq. We will hear from a Gulf War I veteran and a local businessman who just returned from his second trip to Iraq since the invasion.

TASER ACQUISITION BY CHAMPAIGN POLICE
We bring you a report from last week’s community meeting in response to Champaign’s consideration of purchasing taser stun guns for its police force.

CHIEF VOTE
We bring you commentary on WICD's coverage of the student vote about keeping/retiring the Chief as mascot of the U of I.

Listen to the entire show: http://che.ojctech.com/~chyn/public/IMC/IMCRN-3.22.04.mp3

Or read a rough transcript (below).
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LOCAL Announcement :: Civil & Human Rights : Crime & Police : Government Secrecy : Prisons
The IDF Human Rights Film Series presents "Incident at Oglala: The Leonard Peltier Story"
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22 Mar 2004
On Thursday, April 1st, the Illinois Disciples Foundation will show "Incident at Oglala: The Leonard Peltier Story" at 7pm at the IDF.
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News :: Elections & Legislation
Hoover, Nixon had FBI follow Kerry--nothing found
Current rating: 0
22 Mar 2004
Wherever Kerry went he was followed; Washington, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Urbana, Illinois. Details of his movements were sent to the then-FBI director J. Edgar Hoover and President Nixon.
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Commentary :: Economy : Elections & Legislation : Political-Economy
Is The Fed Playing Election-Year Politics?
Current rating: 0
22 Mar 2004
Mr. Greenspan probably knows that inflation is rising, but doesn't want to see that increase reflected in long-term interest rates until after the election. He also doesn't want pressure to raise short-term rates -- which the Fed controls directly and is holding at a 46- year low of 1 percent -- before the election.

To fully appreciate how unusual it is for the Fed to be soft-pedaling inflationary risks when they are staring us in the face, keep in mind that for central bankers inflation is synonymous with "The Great Satan." In the past the Fed has choked off growth and even triggered recessions in order to fight real or imagined threats of even small increases in the rate of inflation.
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LOCAL Announcement :: Urban Development
The Lot Project: A Community Design Competition in Old Town Champaign
Current rating: 0
22 Mar 2004
Modified: 12:13:28 PM
lot_project.jpgThe Lot Project seeks creative proposals for possible uses and reconfigurations of the vacant lot adjacent to the Champaign County Historical Museum. This public competition invites residents of Champaign-Urbana to envision a public space that responds to the desires and necessities of themselves and their community. We seek imaginative proposals from all members of the community, whether young or old, professional or student, designer or non-designer, artist or homemaker, laborer or manager—here is your chance to envision a space of your own for your friends and neighbors and associates.
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LOCAL News :: Iraq
Recap of the Global (and Local) Day of Action against the War and Occupation of Iraq
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22 Mar 2004
Modified: 01:18:57 AM
The one-year anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq — witnessed a well coordinated Global Day of Action against War and Occupation. This weekend, in more than 575 cities around the world, people demonstrated for peace and against Bush’s militaristic policy and the occupation of Iraq. Our local News Gazette buried the global story and ignored local protests.
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Announcement :: Media
s/f imc has taken to stealing it's stories and pictures from other IMC's
Current rating: -2
21 Mar 2004
s/f imc has taken to stealing it's stories and pictures from other IMC's
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News :: Civil & Human Rights
Police Brutality and A Miscarriage of Justice in Missouri
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21 Mar 2004
If you’ve got a few extra minutes, I’d encourage you to look into the case of Dr. Ramona Miller at http://www.drmillertruth.org/ . This has got to be one of the most disgusting miscarriages of justice I’ve read about in recent memory.
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News :: Elections & Legislation
Chomsky Backs 'Bush-lite' Kerry
Current rating: 0
20 Mar 2004
"Kerry is sometimes described as 'Bush-lite', which is not inaccurate. But despite the limited differences both domestically and internationally, there are differences. In a system of immense power, small differences can translate into large outcomes."
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Commentary :: Miscellaneous
A Legacy of Struggle: The Importance of Knowledge
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20 Mar 2004
The importance of a knowledge of history in understanding the present and to develop an appreciation for the sacrifices and accomplishments of those progressive people who preceded us.
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