Author Sohail Daulatzai and Baltimore City Paper Editor Brandon Soderberg talk about the legacy of the 1966 film The Battle of Algiers and what that film can teach us today about resistance, neocolonialism and counterinsurgency based on Daulatzai’s book, Fifty Years of ‘The Battle of Algiers:’ Past As Prologue. The film delved into the the […]
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Democracy in Crisis: Trump’s press conference shows, yet again, that reality is his real opposition
For a moment earlier this week, it seemed that the regime might have to come to terms with the reality the rest of us share. But Trump’s Thursday press conference reaffirmed the notion that objective reality is his real enemy. As the story of Mike Flynn’s ignominious resignation broke, the far far right immediately said […]
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Democracy in Crisis: Trump’s beachheads and the War on Facts
Democracy in Crisis is a new syndicated column designed to hold the Trump administration accountable. The column appears in a number of alternative weekly newspapers and websites around the country as well as a daily blog. For more information visit www.democracyincrisis.com. The teams of President Trump’s temporary appointees laying the groundwork for taking over and […]
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Democracy in Crisis: Donald Trump’s inauguration and the darkness of noon
Democracy in Crisis is a new syndicated column designed to hold the Trump administration accountable. The column appears in a number of alternative weekly newspapers and websites around the country as well as a daily blog. For more information visit www.democracyincrisis.com. Dozens of police officers stand in lines blocking off the corner at 12th and […]
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Facts and Figures: Cedar Rapids Flood 2016
[vc_row][vc_column] [vc_column_text]After predictions of flood levels in Cedar Rapids as high as 25 feet, the Cedar River relented and crested Tuesday, Sept. 27 at just under 22 feet—still the second biggest flood in Cedar Rapids history. For reference: The 2008 flood, the biggest one on the books, hit 31 feet; major flood stage is 16 […]
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Brewfest 2016 set to showcase over 500 craft beers
Over 500+ craft beers to sample at Northside Oktoberfest on Saturday September 24. Remaining tickets are moving quickly! The 6th Annual Northside Oktoberfest will take place Saturday, Sept. 24 from 12-3 p.m. at Northside Oktoberfest, showcasing the Bohemian nature of Iowa City’s Northside Neighborhood through craft beer and local food. General admission ticket holders can […]
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Photos: Scout Men’s Store receives a warm welcome to Downtown Iowa City
On Thursday, the Downtown District gained a new contemporary menswear pop-up, Scout Men’s Store. Co-owners Catherine Champion, Jamie Boling and Jil Dasher welcome guests to the new space on Washington St. all night long. Guests were treated to free beer and were able to get a first glimpse at the quality brands and exclusive collaborations […]
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Activist arrests take place at Bakken Pipeline protests; local group to hold informational meeting at ICPL
Residents of Iowa City and the surrounding area are gathering this Friday, Sept. 2, to discuss the Bakken Oil Pipeline and the threat it poses to Native American reservations, the environment and farm land and the property rights of individuals. The meeting will take place at the Iowa City Public Library in Meeting Room B […]
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BrewFest at Oktoberfest ticket prices increase as of Sept. 1
Oktoberfest Northside — Saturday, Sept. 24 BrewFest 12-3 p.m. The 21st Annual Iowa City BrewFest will take place Saturday, Sept. 24 from noon to 3 p.m. at Northside Oktoberfest, showcasing the Bohemian nature of Iowa City’s Northside Neighborhood through craft beer and local food. Exclusive BrewMaster tickets sold out earlier this summer, though General Admission […]
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10th Annual Taste of Iowa City
New restaurants were on display and outside culinary talents came to downtown Iowa City and Northside for the annual Taste Of Iowa City on Thursday, Aug. 25. Check out these snapshots from the event.
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Brucemore Outdoor Children’s Theatre presents ‘Sleeping Beauty’
Sleeping Beauty Brucemore Mansion — opens Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. Brucemore Mansion, in collaboration with Theatre Cedar Rapids, presents an Outdoor Children’s Theatre production of Sleeping Beauty, opening tonight, Aug. 3 and running through the weekend. Director Erica Jo Lloyd guides a bevy of eastern Iowa talent through this highly interactive […]
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The largest anime convention in Iowa takes over the Coralville Marriott this weekend
AnimeIowa Coralville Marriott — Friday–Sunday July 29–31 Join convention sponsors the Mindbridge Foundation this weekend as eastern Iowa’s anime and manga convention AnimeIowa celebrates its 20th year. Attendance was only 150 strong at the inaugural event in 1997; now the convention caps attendance at 3,000. A wide variety of guests from artists to writers to […]
