Tag Archives: first amendment

Nicholas Johnson on Television and Politics

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Trish Nelson

“Much of the high cost of political campaigns comes from media buys — especially television time. In the CBS Reports episode, “Television and Politics,” October 20, 1970, hosted by Mike Wallace, Nicholas Johnson put forth his suggestions for a solution.” … Continue reading →

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Watch ISU Panel On 1st Amendment

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Iowa State University invites Podcast By George to participate in a panel discussion on the First Amendment. The far right is coming after us – journalists too! #podcastbygeorge All past shows at: https://www.podcastbygeorge.com/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcastbygeo… Listen on … Continue reading →

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By George! The Iowa Senate And The 1st Amendment

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Dave Bradley

From the YouTube intro: Podcast By George 269 subscribers SUBSCRIBE Further restricting First Amendment Rights in the Heartland! It’s not by accident – it’s by design. Is the GOP afraid of notepads and microphones? Find out on this #PodcastByGeorge.  See … Continue reading →

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More Republican Twisted Logic

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Dave Bradley

Masks I was in my car listening to the Iowa men’s basketball game on the radio the other day. We don’t get out much these days due to the pandemic. What little outings we do take usually involve diving to … Continue reading →

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Committee To Protect Journalists Issues Report On Trump

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Trish Nelson

cpj.org/reports/2020/ Attacks on press credibility endanger US democracy and global press freedom The Trump administration has stepped up prosecutions of news sources, interfered in the business of media owners, harassed journalists crossing U.S. borders, and empowered foreign leaders to restrict … Continue reading →

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Republican Senate Leadership Imposes New Press Restrictions For Trump Impeachment Trial

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Trish Nelson

npr.org/new-restrictions This is getting little attention in the media. Trump and the Republican controlled Senate appear to be in full cover-up mode attempting to quash the free press, one of the pillars of Democracy. “Reporters are being confined to small … Continue reading →

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Iowa High School Scheduled To Have A Religious Assembly Wednesday

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Dave Bradley

From the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF): “Mount Ayr High School reportedly has scheduled an assembly by the Todd Becker Foundation during the school day on Wednesday, Jan. 9. The Todd Becker Foundation is a Christian ministry that travels throughout … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Not Guilty!

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Trish Nelson

To those of you who feel the world would be a better place with me behind bars, I’m sorry to disappoint you. Last Friday, I was found not-guilty of the crime of trespass. Sure, I’m happy not to be in … Continue reading →

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