Category Archives: Calls to Action

Obama: Internet for All!

Posted on January 9, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Obama:  Internet for All!  FreePress.netPresident-elect Barack Obama on Thursday delivered his first major speech on our national recovery, pledging to “put the American Dream within reach of the American people.” A major component of this plan, according to Obama, is … Continue reading →

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DFA Action Alert: Reinstate the 50 State Strategy Now!

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Trish Nelson

DFA Action Alert: Reinstate the 50 State Strategy Now! “Election by election, state by state, precinct by precinct, door by door, vote by vote….we're going to lift our Party up and take this country back for the people who built … Continue reading →

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Jim Hightower to speak to American Corn Growers in Coralville

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Jim Hightower to be Keynote Speaker at American Corn Growers Association Convention in Coralville ACGA.Org The American Corn Growers Association (ACGA) announces its 22nd Annual Convention in Coralville, IA, January 15-16, 2009 at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.  Straight … Continue reading →

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‘Shock Jocks’ on the Radio Airwaves in Iowa

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Trish Nelson

    by Trish Nelson As you know, if you have been following this blog lately, BFIA has a renewed focus on (1) Progressive Action; and (2) Media Reform.  The over-saturation of conservative talk (shock jocks, hate speech, etc.) on … Continue reading →

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Conservative Talk Radio in Iowa – How Much is Too Much?

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Trish Nelson

Conservative Talk Radio in Iowa – How Much is Too Much? Yesterday, Blog for Iowa posted an article about the future of conservative talk radio and suggested an action to go with it (scroll down). After doing a little research, … Continue reading →

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Future of Conservative Talk Radio

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Trish Nelson

NYTimes.com Just because we won the election and President-elect Obama would like us all to just  get along, doesn’t mean the fight is over.  Conservative talk radio appears to be alive and well and planning to stick around.  This strange phenomenon … Continue reading →

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Democracy Now! Discusses Vilsack Nomination for Agriculture Secretary

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Trish Nelson

Democracy Now! Discusses Vilsack Nomination for Agriculture Secretary DemocracyNow.org A courageous journalist and champion of media reform, Amy Goodman is not the least bit shy about reporting on stolen elections, military contractors or mysterious plane crashes.  Today's topic is slightly … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Renewable Energy on Winter Solstice Sunday in Iowa City

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Trish Nelson

EVENT POSTPONED:  Join I-Renew to Celebrate Renewable Energy on Winter Solstice Tonight in Iowa City Postponed:  watch this space for new date and time… I-Renew Winter Solstice Event for tonight…Due to unfavorable weather conditions for today and this evening, I-Renew … Continue reading →

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If Blagojevich Is Against it, Your State Rep. Should Be For It…. Campaign Finance Reform

Posted on December 20, 2008 by Trish Nelson

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Obama’s Radio Address: Why Can’t We Get it Here?

Posted on December 19, 2008 by Trish Nelson

Obama's Radio Address:  Why Can't We Get it Here? Blog for Iowa is delighted to post with permission a note we received from the fiery Molly Regan, activist extraordinaire, environmentalist, elected official.  (Molly has promised us more appearances on BFIA)!  … Continue reading →

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