Category Archives: How You Can Help

Help Restore Balance on the Public Airwaves – Bring Back the Fairness Doctrine

Posted on January 24, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Help Restore Balance on the Public Airwaves – Bring Back the Fairness Doctrine FairnessDoctrine.com For many years, television and radio stations were required to give equal time to opposing sides of public or political issues to ensure the American public … Continue reading →

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IOWA COUNTIES & THE DNR MASTER MATRIX by Molly Regan

Posted on January 23, 2005 by bfialindathieman

IOWA COUNTIES & THE DNR MASTER MATRIX by Molly Regan Good news for those of us in the IOWA counties that choose to retain the Department Of Natural Resources’ (DNR) MASTER MATRIX system.  This Master Matrix is “a scoring system … Continue reading →

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The Counterpoint: Everyone’s Vote Must Count (Even Hyman’s)

Posted on January 23, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Everyone's Vote Must Count (Even Hyman's) 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.  … Continue reading →

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Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Fair Lending Task Force Meets January 20th (and other meetings of interest)

Posted on January 19, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Fair Lending Task Force Meets January 20th (and other meetings of interest) ICCI The first meeting of CCI's Fair Lending Task Force will be Thursday, January 20th at 6:00 pm.   This new task force … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean Adds Mississippi, Oklahoma and Utah to Growing List of Endorsements for Democratic National Committee Chair

Posted on January 19, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Howard Dean Adds Mississippi! Oklahoma! and Utah! to Growing List of Endorsements for DNC Chair  Blog for America Following the news that the Florida delegation to the Democratic National Committee voted unanimously to endorse Howard Dean to be the party's … Continue reading →

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ACT Commemorates Dr. King by Shining Spotlight on Vote Fraud Aimed at African Americans

Posted on January 18, 2005 by bfialindathieman

ACT Commemorates Dr. King by Shining Spotlight on Vote Fraud Aimed at African Americans America Coming Together Some things haven't changed.  It's time to ACT.  Click here. There are so many powerful images from our country's long struggle for racial … Continue reading →

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Early Actions by Rep. Nussle May Set the Course for Arctic Drilling in 2006

Posted on January 13, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Early Actions by Rep. Nussle May Set the Course for Arctic Drilling in 2006 Audubon Just days into the 109th Congress and the pro-drillers are already hard at work pushing to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil … Continue reading →

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Dubuque Makes Third Attempt to Protect Gays

Posted on January 13, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Dubuque Makes Third Attempt to Protect Gays Advocate.com Iowa town's ordinance protecting gays faces opposition A proposal to include sexual orientation as a protected characteristic in Dubuque, Iowa's nondiscrimination code is being opposed by some business and religious leaders. The … Continue reading →

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Activists Doing Nothing on Inauguration Day

Posted on January 9, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Activists Doing Nothing on Inauguration Day NotOneDamnDime.com In true grassroots fashion, no one seems to know the origin of an e-mail that is circulating widely through the internet and is posted on several websites.  If you like this idea, please … Continue reading →

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The Counterpoint: We Love the Sound of Hyman Whining in the Morning…It Sounds Like Victory

Posted on January 8, 2005 by Trish Nelson

We Love the Sound of Hyman Whining in the Morning. . . It Sounds Like Victory 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 … Continue reading →

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