Monthly Archives: August 2012

Broadcasters Political Files Now Available Online

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Trish Nelson

In 2005 a grassroots group, Iowans For Better Local TV,  filed a Petition to Deny relicensure with the FCC against a local Sinclair Broadcasting-owned station, KGAN.  It was an enormous effort involving dozens of volunteers, countless hours of data collection,  … Continue reading →

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The Prairie Progressive 2012 Honor Roll

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Summertime Murmur: Prairie Dog’s 2012 Honor Roll Amanda Coyne launched a sizzling career in investigative journalism after moving from Iowa City to Alaska. With her husband Tony Hopfinger, Coyne plunged into the politics of Big Oil in Alaska, covering a … Continue reading →

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Steve King Attempts To Keep Birther Movement Alive

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Trish Nelson

We won’t even ask the question.  The answer is no, there is no limit to GOP right-winger stupidity.  Did you hear what Steve King said last week?   Now, according to District 4’s representative in the U.S. Congress, the birth … Continue reading →

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Romney’s Position On Wind Power Could Mean Trouble In Iowa

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Mitt Romney opposes tax breaks for wind energy. President Obama supports tax breaks for wind energy. You do the math. Marcos Moulitsas posted about it yesterday. Iowa is quite competitive this year.  [Click here to see the trendlines on DailyKos]. … Continue reading →

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