Category Archives: Media Reform

Net Neutrality Highlighted by MHP Leaving MSNBC

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Remember back in the good old days when Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow were must see TV for liberals and progressives? There was finally someone on a relatively accessible cable or network news that well articulated our view of the … Continue reading →

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Should I Contribute to IPR?

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Last week I received a letter in the mail from Iowa Public Radio asking for a donation. It has caused me to do some deep reflection on what media means to me and my family. Which should be supported and … Continue reading →

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Why Citizen Journalism Is Our Last Best Hope

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Trish Nelson

“News journalism is no longer capable of being a watch dog for Democracy.” – Helen Thomas “Info-tainment gibberish specialists have replaced serious journalists. Citizen journalism is our last, best hope.”  – Mike Papantonio Watch this. Learn something.

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Perfecting The Propaganda State Through Dollarocracy

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Trish Nelson

“America has two problems. Money and media.”  – Randi Rhodes Here’s a note from Bob McChesney To the wealthy, campaign contributions are not civic donations, they are investments. As a consequence, the USA now has a level of corruption closer … Continue reading →

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Bernie Sanders Schools The Media Again

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Bernie should not be the only candidate confronting the corporate media. After asking reporters to stay on topic, someone shouted a question about ISIS. Watch Bernie’s response.  

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6 Problems With Mainstream (Corporate) Media

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Please like and share. Summary: (1) Mouthpieces for the establishment; (2) Repetition; (3) Context (lack of); (4) Character assassination; (5) Concision (sound bytes only!); (6) False balance (trying to appear balanced, giving equal, undeserved exposure to arguments not backed by … Continue reading →

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If You Love The Internet And You Vote, Read This

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Last Thursday, Blog for Iowa attended a workshop sponsored by Freepress and American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) on the future of the internet and the 2016 presidential campaign.  It was a fun evening of information-sharing and preparing to take action.  … Continue reading →

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Jeb Bush Vows To Dismantle Net Neutrality Rules If Elected

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Trish Nelson

It seems safe to assume that any Republican in the White House will do the same. theverge.com/2015/9/22/jeb-bush-fcc-net-neutrality The Federal Communications Commission’s Net Neutrality rule classifies all Internet Service Providers (ISPs) as “public utilities,” subjecting them to antiquated “common carrier” regulation. … Continue reading →

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How To Purge Donald Trump From Your Daily Consciousness

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Trish Nelson

[Dave Bradley has the weekend off. The Sunday Funday civics quiz will be back next week!] Think about it. There is really no reason for the media to be talking about Donald Trump incessantly, for the past however many unbearably … Continue reading →

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Verizon Buys AOL; Net Neutrality Loses

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Remember how you felt 30 or so years ago when you could finally afford cable TV and you felt like you were getting out from under the grip of corporate media? Now you could see news without the corporate filter! … Continue reading →

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