Category Archives: How You Can Help

Attend Your Iowa Caucus on Monday, January 16 by 6:30pm!

Posted on January 10, 2006 by bfialindathieman

  Attend Your Iowa Caucus on Monday, January 16 by 6:30pm! In addition to the media-related information pertaining to the Iowa Caucus that Arron posted yesterday, we have this just in from the Ed Fallon campaign for Iowa Governor about … Continue reading →

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This Week in Media

Posted on January 9, 2006 by bfiaarronwings

 The Iowa Caucuses Are Here Caucuses of the Democratic and Republican Parties will be held Monday January 16th.  This is a great opportunity to raise awareness of media issues that affect all of us.  The National Black Caucus of State … Continue reading →

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SLAUGHTERHOUSE BLUES

Posted on December 15, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

SLAUGHTERHOUSE BLUES   ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, I READ THE FOLLOWING TO THE EAST MOLINE, IL, CITY COUNCIL, MAYOR AND NEARLY 400 OTHERS IN A CROWDED HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM.  WE HAD GATHERED TO VOICE OUR OPINIONS ON A PROPOSED HOG … Continue reading →

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Working Families Win – A Town Meeting in Dubuque

Posted on December 3, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Working Families Win – A Town Meeting in Dubuque Working Families Win Higher Expectations for Iowa’s Working Families! A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs,fair taxes, and a healthy future for our community Wednesday, Dec. 7 7:00-8:30 … Continue reading →

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Commericalization of our National Parks

Posted on December 1, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

  Commercialization of our National Parks From Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The National Park Service is getting ready to adopt new policies that would dramatically increase the commercialization of our National Parks. Under the new plan, the Park … Continue reading →

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Iowans for Better Local TV: The Time To Act Is Now

Posted on November 28, 2005 by Trish Nelson

  Iowans for Better Local TV:  The Time To Act Is Now IBLTV.Org Iowans for Better Local Television, Iowa's grassroots media reform group, is now leading an effort to ask the FCC to hold a hearing to review whether Iowans … Continue reading →

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A SLAUGHTERHOUSE AND CONFINEMENTS WITH AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN SULFIDE COMING TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU

Posted on November 27, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

A SLAUGHTERHOUSE AND CONFINEMENTS WITH AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN SULFIDE COMING TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU Today a press conference was held in Moline, IL.  It was to notify the press that TWO PUBLIC MEETINGS WILL TAKE PLACE NEXT SATURDAY, DECEMBER … Continue reading →

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How Things Work in Washington

Posted on November 26, 2005 by Trish Nelson

 How Things Work in Washington Consortium News It is sadly ironic that Bob Woodward, who in his early career was a role model for investigative journalists, appears now to have been corrupted by power and Washington politics.  By Robert Parry  In … Continue reading →

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ALTA’S LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP

Posted on November 22, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

ALTA'S LEGISLATIVE WORKSHOP Saturday, November 19th saw about 30 folks assemble for informal, informative discussions with IOWA elected officials.  Our own DFQC's ALTA PRICE organized the event held at the Bettendorf Community Center.  It was a chance for concerned citizens … Continue reading →

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The Iowa-New Orleans Recording Connection

Posted on November 1, 2005 by bfialindathieman

The Iowa-New Orleans Recording Connection by Iowa's Tom Poe, Studio for Recording The New Orleans disaster wiped out most of the recording studios in the region.  This tragedy is not life-threatening.  However, it is compelling.  Our country is founded on … Continue reading →

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