Tag Archives: Free and open internet

Corporate Media Not Reporting Accurately On Net Neutrality Repeal

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Trish Nelson

This issue may not be as exciting as the presidential campaigns, but it is an ongoing battle of great importance that we should not ignore. Help keep the fight for net neutrality going. Here’s a note from Fight for the … Continue reading →

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ALEC And The Destruction Of Net Neutrality

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Trish Nelson

http://thedemocraticstrategist.org/2018/05/poltical-strategy-notes/ We shouldn’t be surprised that the biggest corporate advocates of destroying Net Neutrality — Verizon, Comcast and AT&T — are also deeply involved in the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), which provides “template” voter suppression legislation and other Republican-friendly … Continue reading →

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Senate Could Overrule FCC Decision To Kill Net Neutrality – Contact Your Senators

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Fight for the Future.  Contact Chuck and Joni. The Senate just moved to force a vote on net neutrality. Click here to contact  [Chuck and Joni]  right now! TAKE ACTION This is a huge deal and means … Continue reading →

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Should Internet Access Be A Basic Right?

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Thom Hartmann is the #1 Progressive talk show host in America.  If you think it strange that you’ve never heard of the #1 progressive talker in America,  it is because you live in Iowa where there is only conservative talk … Continue reading →

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Bird-dogging 101: How To Get Candidates On The Record

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Learn to Get Candidates on the Record in Des Moines Are you sick of elections that seem more like reality shows than the workings of democracy? Learn how to cut through the noise and raise the level of discourse this … Continue reading →

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Workshop: Can We Live Free Of Corporate Control?

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Host: Free Press Action Fund Where: Old Brick Church and Community Center, 26 E. Market St.,  Iowa City When: Thursday, September 17 at 6:00 p.m. What: Join the Free Press Action Fund and the American Friends Service Committee for this … Continue reading →

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President Obama Thanks Activists For Net Neutrality

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Blog for Iowa would also like to say congratulations and thank you to all of the internet users in Iowa who contacted the FCC on the issue of net neutrality.  It is because you participated that the free and open … Continue reading →

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Republicans Attempt To Beat Back Net Neutrality Rules

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Action Alert from DemocracyforAmerica.com: “Net Neutrality Opponents Go To War.” That was the headline of Huffington Post’s Net Neutrality article on Thursday — and it hits the nail on the head. Corporate internet providers and their allies in Congress are … Continue reading →

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President Obama Reaffirms Commitment To Net Neutrality

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Trish Nelson

Last week President Obama reiterated his “unequivocal support for net neutrality” because he does not want to “limit the power of the Internet.” The President said he can’t just call up FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler and tell him what to … Continue reading →

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Sports And Net Neutrality

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Paul Deaton

“Fast lanes would serve only one purpose,” said Michael J. Mellis of MLB (Major League Baseball) Advanced Media LP in a public comment to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding net neutrality. “For Broadband ISPs to receive an economic windfall.” … Continue reading →

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