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The only place in town that proudly displays the rainbow flag in front,
the CMC is a center for “non-corporate points of view.” This encompasses
many things. For our purposes, it is first and foremost a library of books,
magazines, and videos covering a wide range of socially relevant issues
and topics often not available at more mainstream locations.
It has been open for several years on a non-profit basis, thanks to
annual memberships of community members and regular donations. Anyone who
has a membership can check out materials—you specify the due date. Memberships
are very reasonable. The CMC is staffed totally on a volunteer basis.
After hours, the CMC also serves as a meeting place for a variety of
local progressive organizations, from labor and farming to women’s rights.
It is the central hub of activism of Gainesville; if you want to know what’s
going on in the community, this should be your first stop. The CMC and
its affiliates also put out the Gainesville Iguana, a free and independent
progressive newsmagazine. |
