Category Archives: Media Reform

WikiLeaks And The Future Of Journalism: An Interview with Scott Shane

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

WikiLeaks And The Future Of Journalism: An Interview with Scott Shane by Mary Slosson (Editor's Note: Blog for Iowa met Mary Slosson in conjunction with work she was doing for the Arms Control Association in Washington D.C. last spring. We … Continue reading →

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CWA, FCC, NAACP and Sierra Club to Urge Action on National Broadband Plan

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Trish Nelson

CWA, FCC, NAACP and Sierra Club to Urge Action on National Broadband Plan (Washington, D.C.) – Today (Wednesday, December 15), the President of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the Director of … Continue reading →

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Plotting a Course for Iowa Media Activists

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Plotting A Course For Iowa Media Activists by Dave BradleyOne of the biggest problems that faces this country in my humble opinion is that there is a total lack of diversity of media opinion in this country. Like me, you … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Press Conference on Tax Cuts

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Trish Nelson

President Obama's Press Conference on Tax Cuts ”I understand the desire for a fight. I'm sympathetic to that. I'm as opposed to the high-end tax cuts today as I've been for years…And when they expire in two years, I will … Continue reading →

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What Iowans Can Do To Help Media Help Democracy

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Trish Nelson

What Iowans Can Do To Help Media Help Democracy Below are some highlights from FCC Commissioner Michael Copps' speech at Columbia University School of Journalism last week (or click here to watch the video).  Then scroll down the page to … Continue reading →

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It’s The Media, Stupid..

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Last Thursday,  FCC Commissioner Michael Copps gave an absolutely amazing speech that will convince you way better than any Blog for Iowa post ever could that citizens need to start focusing on media reform ASAP.  If you all read it … Continue reading →

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Getting Media Right: A Call to Action

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Columbia Journalism School & the New America Foundation invite you to hear a strong challenge to the current state of media policyGetting Media Right: A Call to ActionAn address by FCC Commissioner Michael CoppsIntroduction byBILL MOYERSPresident, The Schumann Center for … Continue reading →

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Rebooting The American Dream by Thom Hartmann: Creating A New Narrative

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Trish Nelson

“Rebooting The American Dream” by Thom Hartmann: Creating A New Narrative Thom Hartmann, America's most popular progressive radio host, prolific writer, and much more, has made his most recent work, Rebooting the American Dream available free exclusively on Truthout.org.  If … Continue reading →

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Is The Lorax An Allegory For America Today?

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Is The Lorax An Allegory For America Today? by Dave Bradley I asked my daughter what we could get the grandson for Christmas this year since he will be but six months old at the time. Her response kind of … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio:  This Week On The Fallon Forum Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com. Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in … Continue reading →

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