Yearly Archives: 2005

Media Consolidation and Indecency – the Link

Posted on September 29, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Media Consolidation and Indecency – the Link Center for Creative Voices in Media A recent study by the Center for Creative Voices in Media suggests that among other problems, media consolidation has led to a rise in indecency on our … Continue reading →

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Statement of Commissioner Michael J. Copps on Broadcast Localism

Posted on September 28, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Statement of FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps on Broadcast Localism In 2003, the FCC voted to relax ownership rules, paving the way for increased media consolidation.  In 2004, the courts rejected these rules.  The FCC then announced a Notice of … Continue reading →

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Which Way To The Internet?

Posted on September 27, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Which Way To The Internet? As my contribution today to “Focus on the Media” week, I'll point out a rather contentious point in media control: Freepress.net is featuring efforts and policy proposals  that allow municipalities to create what is known … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Care Who Serves on the FCC

Posted on September 27, 2005 by Trish Nelson

   Why You Should Care Who Serves on the FCC  NicholasJohnson.Org The following appeared as a guest column in the Cedar Rapids Gazette. by Nicholas Johnson It’s election time. School board? Nope, done that. City council? Not yet.  U.S. senators? … Continue reading →

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SCIENTISTS DOUBT EXISTENCE OF DEMOCRATS

Posted on September 26, 2005 by Trish Nelson

SCIENTISTS DOUBT EXISTENCE OF DEMOCRATS The Borowitz Report Opposition Party Could Be Black Hole, Experts Say With George W. Bush’s approval ratings plummeting in recent weeks, the inability on the part of Democrats to capitalize on [Bush]’s waning fortunes has … Continue reading →

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Letter to Sinclair Broadcasting: 37 Cents. Taking Back Our Airwaves: Priceless

Posted on September 26, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Letter to Sinclair Broadcasting:  37 Cents.  Taking Back Our Airwaves:  Priceless Ted Remington (above) is seen by many as a pioneer in the campaign to expose Sinclair Broadcasting’s corporate excess.  This guest opinion, which appeared in the Iowa City Press-Citizen … Continue reading →

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WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW CAN HURT YOU

Posted on September 25, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

“WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW CAN HURT YOU” This is the title of a flyer being distributed by a group of people who live close to Reynolds, Illinois.  Seems there is someone who wants to build a HOG CONFINEMENT near their … Continue reading →

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Party’s Over For The Party Boy

Posted on September 25, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Party's Over For The Party Boy ABC News: The Note by Mark Halperin, David Chalian, Teddy Davis, and Sarah Baker As Howard Fineman, Adam Nagourney, Rick Berke, Jeff Greenfield, Elizabeth Wilner, Ron Brownstein, Matt Cooper, Mike Abramowitz, and Ken Mehlman … Continue reading →

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Advice To Mr. Bush From a Member of the ‘Reality-Based’ Community

Posted on September 24, 2005 by Trish Nelson

   Advice To Mr. Bush From a Member of the 'Reality-Based' Community HBO:  Real Time with Bill Maher contributed by Boris Botero Bill Maher's closing words from a recent Real Time With Bill Maher show.  “Mr. [Bush], this job can't … Continue reading →

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Rising Gasoline Prices Aren’t Wholly Caused by Hurricane Katrina

Posted on September 23, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Rising Gasoline Prices Aren’t Wholly Caused by Hurricane Katrina by Public Citizen http://www.citizen.org What is it going to take before the American people start demanding accountability? Why should the people be the only ones to sacrifice in tough times? While … Continue reading →

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