Author Archives: Trish Nelson

How Respectful Media Coverage Of The GOP Is Damaging The Country

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Trish Nelson

This is an excerpt from a must-read article by Eric Alterman, “Next Stop On The GOP Crazy Train: ‘Newtsville’” about the failure of media in their coverage of the so-called GOP “presidential candidates.”  You can read the entire article at … Continue reading →

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Media Consolidation: The Illusion of Choice

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Big broadcasters want to expand their market influence, cut jobs and slash local news coverage. They have an opening — the Federal Communications Commission is currently reviewing all of its media ownership rules. These rules determine how many media outlets … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving From Blog For Iowa

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Blog for Iowa would like to wish our readers a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.      

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Liz Mathis Sworn Into Office

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Trish Nelson

From our mailbox:  A note from Mike Gronstal… Dear Friends, Meet Senator Liz Mathis. Today, Senator Mathis was sworn into office and we have held the Majority in the Iowa Senate. And it was because of you. You recognized the … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Occupy, Super Committee, Radon

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com.  Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in the conversation.  If you miss the show, you can … Continue reading →

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What Should Be The Next Step For The 99%?

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Trish Nelson

They can take away the tarps and the tents. They can arrest peaceful protesters and shut down the occupations. But they can’t stop Occupy Wall Street and the 99% movement. In recent days, cities and politicians acting on behalf of … Continue reading →

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National Day Of Action For Jobs: Iowa Events

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Trish Nelson

CCI members are standing with our Brothers & Sisters in Labor today to demand good paying jobs – not more cuts – from our elected officials. Today, November 17th is a national day of action. CCI members in Johnson County, … Continue reading →

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Survivors of Arizona Shooting Call Grassley Callous, Cold, Calculating

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com/ Eleven survivors and family members of victims of the January 2011 shooting in Arizona that nearly killed Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D) are criticizing Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) for what they say was a “dismissive and political response” to Tucson … Continue reading →

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Rep. Loebsack Promotes Citizens Super Committee On Telephone Town Hall

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

muscatinejournal.com U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa, won’t predict which programs will be affected when the 12-member congressional super committee recommends lopping up to $1.5 trillion off the federal budget by its Nov. 23 deadline. But the Iowa City Democrat, during … Continue reading →

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Iowa Scientists Want Politicians To Get Real About Climate Change

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

SCIENTISTS ACROSS IOWA SAY THAT CLIMATE CHANGE IS AFFECTING IOWA, URGE CANDIDATES TO ACKNOWLEDGE CLIMATE SCIENCE DES MOINES – Scientists from across Iowa issued a statement today re-affirming that climate change is real and urging candidates to acknowledge the science … Continue reading →

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