Author Archives: Trish Nelson

AARP to MidAmerican Energy: Quit Trying to Fool Iowans

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Trish Nelson

DES MOINES — AARP leaders are taking on MidAmerican Energy false portrayal of the Association’s position on nuclear power and attempts to shift away the focus from what HF 561 really does in their ads.  AARP doesn’t oppose nuclear power, … Continue reading →

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Fallon Forum Will Take On Corporate Media On New Show

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Starting TODAY at NOON you can stream The Fallon Forum at fallonforum.com   “Des Moines’ original progressive talk-show host, Bradshaw, has been off the airwaves since he was dumped by Cumulus Broadcasting last fall. He helps Ed kick off the … Continue reading →

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Seng Nomination Scandal – Iowa’s Version Of Florida 2000?

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Isn’t there a law against bribing people with booze to get them to sign a candidate’s ballot petition?  Which raises the question of, why did people need to be drunk in order to go along with it?  What kind of … Continue reading →

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Last Fallon Forum Broadcast Tonight

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Note from Ed: I hope you can tune-in and spread the word about tonight’s final Fallon Forum broadcast on 98.3. We’ll take calls on any and all issues, and I hope to announce what happens next. But honestly, it’s still … Continue reading →

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Steve King For Congress Town Hall Tour Schedule April 2-9

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Early, Iowa – Congressman Steve King will hold a series of 23 town hall meetings across Iowa’s new 4th Congressional District next week.  King to hear questions, concerns, and provide substantive solutions for Iowa’s new 4th District. Monday, April 2, … Continue reading →

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Newspapers Silent About ALEC’s Link To “Voter ID” Laws

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Trish Nelson

The Center for Media and Democracy’s PRwatch.org: The links between the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and “voter ID” legislation have been well-documented, but newspapers in the states impacted most severely by the voter suppression legislation have been largely silent … Continue reading →

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1,000 Hoodies: Iowa City Turns Out To Support Justice For Trayvon Martin

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Trish Nelson
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Rally For Justice For Trayvon Martin On Iowa City Ped Mall

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Trish Nelson

It was a sad, lovely, peaceful and inspiring gathering.      

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This Thursday Final Broadcast For The Fallon Forum

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Trish Nelson

To make sure we’re all on the same page, last week Ed posted this: Dear Friends, After 2 1/2 years on 98.3, March 29th will be my last WOW broadcast. Suffice it to say that the new owner, Cumulus Broadcasting, … Continue reading →

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Friday Food Talk: Do You Know What You’re Buying At The Grocery Store?

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert from Food Democracy Now! Do you know what you’re buying at the grocery store? Chances are you don’t. Today an estimated 80% of processed foods sold in the U.S. contain ingredients, known as genetically modified organisms (GMOs), that … Continue reading →

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