Author Archives: Trish Nelson

How to Support Immigrants In Your Community

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Trish Nelson

This was passed along to us from Anne Spencer at strongwomenjoco@gmail.com, a group of activists in Iowa City.   At our Immigration Issues event on Wednesday 10/18/17, attendees heard from a very knowledgeable and active panel of strong women who are … Continue reading →

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FCC Asks for More Public Comments on Sinclair-Tribune Merger

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Everyone should go to freepress.net, sign up for emails and complete the contact form to the FCC opposing the Sinclair-Tribune merger. They have filed a Petition to Deny the merger with the FCC. You can still send a comment directly … Continue reading →

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Community Media and Ensuring the Future of Public Access

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Interview with Nicholas Johnson, former Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (1966-1973) about community television, the history of public access, and its future.

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How Do Republicans Get Away With The Lying?

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Trish Nelson

 Their strategy is based entirely on lies. Forty per cent of Americans are believing the lies. How can this be?  The right wing eco-system, including radio, helps Republicans get away with lying. We’re not the only ones saying it.  List … Continue reading →

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Breaking The Grip of Corporate Ag on Rural Iowa

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Jefferson County Farmers and Neighbors, Inc. P.O. Box 811, Fairfield, IA 52556 jfan@lisco.com • http://www.jfaniowa.org • 641-209-6600 Award-winning agricultural journalist Alan Guebert on Breaking Free of Corporate Ag – JFAN Annual Meeting Factory farming has a stranglehold on rural Iowa, … Continue reading →

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Republican Credits Dave Loebsack For Persistence on Rural Wireless

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Trish Nelson

We all know what our Republican representatives – Blum, Young, King, Ernst, Grassley – are doing in congress.  They are either doing nothing or making things worse.  Here’s what Iowa’s only Democratic congressman is doing. Working across the aisle to … Continue reading →

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Why People Believe Crazy Stuff

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Weekly update from Media Matters for America.  Click here to sign up for the MMA weekly newsletter. Hoaxes spread immediately after Las Vegas massacre A lone gunman killed at least 59 and injured hundreds in Las Vegas. It took mere … Continue reading →

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Austin Frerick: Koch Brothers Are Modern Day Robber Barons

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Trish Nelson

There is a lot to like about this Democratic candidate for Iowa’s third congressional district. The first thing I noticed is that his communication style doesn’t rely on tired platitudes and repeated talking points.  Your eyes don’t glaze over when … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Democratic Events in Sioux Center, Okoboji, Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Marion, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Trish Nelson

A note from Senate Democratic leader Rob Hogg “Taste of Fall” Wednesday in Des Moines plus Upcoming Events in Sioux Center, Okoboji, Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Marion, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids Dear Friends: Please join me for the Iowa … Continue reading →

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How Right Wing Media Makes White Supremacy and Neo-Nazis Seem Normal

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Fox News and right wing media, including internet sites and talk radio are turning minds to mush.  If you would like to help fight the propaganda machine in Iowa, join this Facebook group:  Hogwash! Fighting the Right Wing Propaganda Machine … Continue reading →

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