Category Archives: Calls to Action

HOGS, HOGS, HOGS ON THE RADIO

HOGS, HOGS, HOGS ON THE RADIO Normally an IOWA-based radio program about hogs mentions the words commodity, pork bellies, or futures at least once.  The one this morning on 1270 AM-WKBF did not. The program “Conversation With Cathy And Karl” … Continue reading

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Nothing Patriotic About It

  Nothing Patriotic About It The following appeared as a Guest Opinion in the Iowa City Press-Citizen by David Leshtz The U.S. Congress will soon act to reauthorize expiring sections of the Patriot Act, the law passed just days after … Continue reading

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John Kerry to be in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City

  John Kerry to be in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City JohnKerry.com I know your commitment to our country and to Iowa's proud tradition of grassroots activism. Today, we need Iowa Democrats like you more than ever. Washington … Continue reading

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Contest: Your Economic Policy Idea Could Be Worth $100K

Contest: Your Economic Policy Idea Could Be Worth $100K Lanya Shapiro Hey folks,   I want to let you know about a project I'm involved with – an economic policy contest that just launched today: a national call for the … Continue reading

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Vote Early for Johnson County Progressives!

Vote Early for Johnson County Progressives! …Taking our country back one local office at a time. contributed by Ellen Ballas and Robin Roseman Johnson County Democracy for America recently voted unanimously to endorse two local progressive candidates Amy Correia and … Continue reading

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MORE HOGS, HOGS, HOGS

HOG CONFINEMENT PUBLIC DISCUSSION IN REYNOLDS, ILLINOIS Monday, September 26th, 2005 saw more than 150 people gather at 6:30pm in the Reynolds, IL American Legion hall to gather information about HOG CONFINEMENTS. For those unfamiliar, a CONENTRATED ANIMAL CONFINEMENT OPERATION … Continue reading

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Statement of Commissioner Michael J. Copps on Broadcast Localism

Statement of FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps on Broadcast Localism In 2003, the FCC voted to relax ownership rules, paving the way for increased media consolidation.  In 2004, the courts rejected these rules.  The FCC then announced a Notice of … Continue reading

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Why You Should Care Who Serves on the FCC

   Why You Should Care Who Serves on the FCC  NicholasJohnson.Org The following appeared as a guest column in the Cedar Rapids Gazette. by Nicholas Johnson It’s election time. School board? Nope, done that. City council? Not yet.  U.S. senators? … Continue reading

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Letter to Sinclair Broadcasting: 37 Cents. Taking Back Our Airwaves: Priceless

Letter to Sinclair Broadcasting:  37 Cents.  Taking Back Our Airwaves:  Priceless Ted Remington (above) is seen by many as a pioneer in the campaign to expose Sinclair Broadcasting’s corporate excess.  This guest opinion, which appeared in the Iowa City Press-Citizen … Continue reading

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WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW CAN HURT YOU

“WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW CAN HURT YOU” This is the title of a flyer being distributed by a group of people who live close to Reynolds, Illinois.  Seems there is someone who wants to build a HOG CONFINEMENT near their … Continue reading

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