Category Archives: Media Bias

The Progressive Iowa Network Organizing Summit

Posted on June 7, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

The Progressive Iowa NetworkOrganizing Summit Saturday, June 9, 2007 Iowa City Public Library123 S. Linn St.Iowa City, IA 52240 9 AM – 3PMAgenda:1.    Welcome2.    Introductions3.    Why a Progressive Network is important for Iowa4.    Democracy for America – Support for Iowa’s … 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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Establishing Our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Mark the Date!

Posted on May 16, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Mark the Date! By Caroline Vernon On Saturday, June 9th, progressive leaders, activists and legislators from across the state will converge on Iowa City for our first 2007 Democracy for Iowa Organizing Summit.  We … Continue reading →

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Cable Franchise Meeting in Des Moines

Posted on March 7, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Cable Franchise Meeting in Des Moines By Stevie Converse Join us at our forum Saturday March 10 at the Clive City Hall from 10 a.m. to noon. Proposed Bill Would Eliminate Cable Franchise Fees Des Moines Register March 6, 2007 … Continue reading →

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Community Radio Conference Call Today

Posted on January 17, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Community Radio Conference Call Today By Dave and Carol BradleyThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is preparing to open a five-day window for organizations to apply for new, FULL POWER non-commercial educational (NCE) radio frequencies. Full power station licensing has been … Continue reading →

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Radio for People Coalition Comes to Iowa

Posted on January 10, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Radio for People Coalition Comes to IowaBy Dave Bradley and Trish Nelson This group recently had a conference call today to discuss how to expand radio frequencies and . I look hearing from Trish and Dave as to how this … Continue reading →

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The Center for Media and Democracy Presents “The Falsies”

Posted on November 29, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

The Center for Media and Democracy Presents “The Falsies” By Sam Garchik The CMDP is currently taking “The Falsies,” a list of 14 slick moves companies or government organizations puled on the public to hide shameful actions. I guess it's … Continue reading →

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The Great Victory – Crushing the Developing Myths

Posted on November 10, 2006 by bfiacarolinevernon

The Great Victory – crushing the developing myths This artcile is about as succinct an analysis/commentary on Tuesday's results that I've come across so far… by Glenn Greenwald The outcome of this election — even with the not-yet-fully-finalized Senate victories … Continue reading →

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Write Letters to the Editor

Posted on September 11, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

  Write Letters to the Editor By Rapid Response http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/09/AR2006090901079.html     “As Republicans try to localize races, Democrats' hopes for the most part hinge on being able to nationalize the election and turn it into a referendum on the Iraq war, … Continue reading →

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Thom Hartmann of Air America on KXIC Every Night

Posted on September 7, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

   Thom Hartmann of Air America on  KXIC Every Night By Mike CarberryI met with KXIC program director, Joe Nugent last Thurs. He told me that Thom would be on KXIC starting yesterday.I’ve been laid up with a back problem … Continue reading →

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