Category Archives: Media Bias

Dinner with Iowa's Progressive Talkers

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Dinner with Iowa’s Progressive Talkers by Paul Deaton“Talking over dinner together was a reminder of how tenuous the life of an entrepreneur can be. Making the Fallon Forum successful with a group of non-profits and small business sponsors does not … Continue reading →

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Kevin McCarthy at the Iowa Democratic Party Convention

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Kevin McCarthy at the Iowa Democratic Party Convention by Paul Deaton “In a state representative race, an Iowan has the chance to meet and get to know his/her candidate personally. Winning coalitions are built by candidates at the front doors … Continue reading →

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Iowa Alternatives to Convervative Talk

Posted on May 9, 2010 by Paul Deaton

I recently toured Western Iowa with two nationally known speakers seeking to inform and persuade Iowans about the existential threat that the existence of nuclear weapons poses to United States national security. Part of our goal was to support President … Continue reading →

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Iowans Mark the 7th Anniversary of the Iraq War

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans Mark the 7th Anniversary of the Iraq War by Paul Deaton“We sang 'If I Had a Hammer,' written in 1949 in support of the progressive movement. We were heartened against society’s harshness by being together as friends.” Normal 0 … Continue reading →

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A Culver-Roberts Matchup for Iowa Governor

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Paul Deaton

A Culver-Roberts Match-up for Iowa Governor by Paul Deaton “Culver has a strong statewide organization, significant financial resources and a Democratic voter registration advantage. These things matter in politics.” Back in July 2009, I indicated that of the Republican candidates … Continue reading →

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Media Coverage of Foreign Affairs in Iowa

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Paul Deaton

“It is not that corporate media outlets intentionally keep us in the dark about things. They have an editorial policy distinct from informing the public…” In Iowa, the foreign affairs stories in which we engage are those related to our … Continue reading →

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Muscatine Iowa Air Quality Forum

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Muscatine Iowa Air Quality Forum by Paul Deaton“Residents understood the influence of prevailing wind, geography and the impact of the many industrial plants in the area… People seemed resigned to the fact that a life with middle class problems will … Continue reading →

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Research 2000 Poll: What Republicans Believe/Iowa

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Research 2000 Poll: What Republicans Believe “Today's poll about Republicans was like a Margaret Mead study; except she studied more advanced tribes.” [found on OTOOLEFAN's Twitter feed] This week, a Research 2000 poll commissioned by Dailykos, revealed that the GOP … Continue reading →

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Report on SEIU/Change That Works Health Care Affordability Summit

Posted on January 19, 2010 by bfiacarolinevernon

Report on SEIU/Change That Works Health Care Affordability Summit By Caroline VernonWashington, DC – On January 13th, SEIU/Change That Works and health care reform coalition partners mobilized labor members and health care advocates from across the country for a national … Continue reading →

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Senator Grassley, Iowans and the Mainstream Media

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Senator Grassley, Iowans and the Mainstream Media by Paul Deaton “…as long as the mainstream news media fails to cover the influence of powerful interests, there will be a need in society for citizens to participate in its events…”Attending a … Continue reading →

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