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Blog for Iowa’s Focus on Media Week

Posted on October 2, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Blog for Iowa's Focus on Media Week September 26 – October 2 This week, Blog for Iowa is focusing the spotlight on The Media.  As a prelude to the FCC Town Meeting on the Future of Media to be held … Continue reading →

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Iowa Visionary: Rick Sellers, President and GM of KMRY Radio in Cedar Rapids

Posted on October 1, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Visionary: Rick Sellers, President and GM of KMRY Radio in Cedar Rapids “Locally Owned, Locally Involved” This Wednesday, October 5, the FCC Town Meeting in Iowa City will feature a group of prominent Iowa panelists who are experts in … Continue reading →

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U.S. Media: A Conveyor Belt for Government Lies

Posted on October 1, 2005 by bfialindathieman

U.S. Media: A Conveyor Belt for Government Lies by Amy Goodman and David Goodman, Seattle Times Our media have become an echo chamber for those in power George Bush must have been delighted to learn from a [March/April 2005] Washington … Continue reading →

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2005: The Top 10 Stories the Mainstream Media Missed

Posted on September 30, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

2005: The Top 10 Stories the Mainstream Media Missed by Molly Ivins, Project Censored A list of important stories the mainstream media overlooked, omitted, or were just too lazy to cover         No. 1: Bush Administration Moves to … Continue reading →

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TV Brouhaha in Iowa

Posted on September 30, 2005 by bfialindathieman

TV Brouhaha in Iowa by Allison Romano, Broadcasting & Cable Hey, look at this – and just in time for Blog for Iowa's Focus on Media Week!  Iowans for Better Local TV is featured in this week's Broadcasting & Cable! … Continue reading →

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Sinclair and the Public Airwaves: A History of Abuse

Posted on September 29, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Sinclair and the Public Airwaves: A History of Abuse SinclairWatch Despite lacking a household name, Sinclair Broadcasting Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country — they own more than 62 stations in 39 different TV … Continue reading →

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Media Consolidation and Indecency – the Link

Posted on September 29, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Media Consolidation and Indecency – the Link Center for Creative Voices in Media A recent study by the Center for Creative Voices in Media suggests that among other problems, media consolidation has led to a rise in indecency on our … Continue reading →

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Statement of Commissioner Michael J. Copps on Broadcast Localism

Posted on September 28, 2005 by Trish Nelson

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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Which Way To The Internet?

Posted on September 27, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Which Way To The Internet? As my contribution today to “Focus on the Media” week, I'll point out a rather contentious point in media control: Freepress.net is featuring efforts and policy proposals  that allow municipalities to create what is known … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Care Who Serves on the FCC

Posted on September 27, 2005 by Trish Nelson

   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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