Category Archives: Counterpoint

Glenn Beck’s Attacks On Progressives Don’t Belong On Iowa Public Airwaves

Posted on January 14, 2011 by altapricehome

By Alta Price, M.D. Glenn Beck attacks “progressives” by lying about us and our vision for the country. And he does it by emotionally spouting paranoid conspiracy theories that incite those so consumed by anger and fear, or so out … Continue reading →

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How Iowa Progressives Won in 2010

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Paul Deaton

How Iowa Progressives Won in 2010 by Paul Deaton “President Obama and the Democratic congress saved capitalism, addressed some of the gross inequities in our health care system and reformed the financial system, passing landmark legislation in each of these … Continue reading →

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Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Update

Posted on June 4, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Update By Caroline VernonThis Saturday, June 9th, progressive leaders, legislators and activists from various organizations across Iowa will come together for the first DFA-Iowa Networking Summit. We will be gathering at the Iowa … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 26, 2005 by Trish Nelson

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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Counterpoint Extra: Introducing the “Hyman Index”

Posted on July 24, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Counterpoint Extra: Introducing the “Hyman Index” The rational counter to “The Point,” “The Counterpoint” critiques and corrects the daily editorial by Sinclair Broadcasting's corporate vice president, Mark Hyman, that is broadcast on all Sinclair-owned television stations across the country. by … Continue reading →

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The Counterpoint Translates ‘Hymanspeak’

Posted on July 9, 2005 by Trish Nelson

The Counterpoint Translates 'Hymanspeak' The rational counter to “The Point,” “The Counterpoint” critiques and corrects the daily editorial by Sinclair Broadcasting's corporate vice president, Mark Hyman, that is broadcast on all Sinclair-owned television stations across the country. by Iowa's Ted … Continue reading →

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Counterpoint: Sinclair’s Mark Hyman Marches in Lock Step with the Far Right

Posted on June 18, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Sinclair's Mark Hyman Marches in Lock Step with the Far Right The rational counter to “The Point,” “The Counterpoint” critiques and corrects the daily editorial by Sinclair Broadcasting's corporate vice president, Mark Hyman, that is broadcast on all Sinclair-owned television … Continue reading →

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Counterpoint Extra: Ted Remington Now Appearing Weekly on Sinclair Action

Posted on March 21, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Counterpoint Extra: Ted Remington Now Appearing Weekly on Sinclair Action The rational counter to “The Point,” “The Counterpoint” critiques and corrects the daily editorial by Sinclair Broadcasting's corporate vice president, Mark Hyman, that is broadcast on all Sinclair-owned television stations … Continue reading →

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COUNTERPOINT EXTRA: Props to Media Matters for America

Posted on February 21, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Counterpoint Extra: Props to Media Matters for America The rational counter to “The Point,” “The Counterpoint” critiques and corrects the daily editorial by Sinclair Broadcasting's corporate vice president, Mark Hyman, that is broadcast on all Sinclair-owned television stations across the … Continue reading →

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Sinclair Broadcasting’s Mark Hyman Attacks Iowa’s Ted Remington

Posted on February 18, 2005 by Trish Nelson

The rational counter to “The Point,” “The Counterpoint” critiques and corrects the daily editorial by Sinclair Broadcasting’s corporate vice president, Mark Hyman, that is broadcast on all Sinclair-owned television stations across the country. by Iowa’s Ted Remington Now I know … Continue reading →

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