Monthly Archives: August 2010

Iowans Must Plan a Media Strategy

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Iowans Must Plan a Media Strategy by Dave BradleyMany of you endured a series of articles I wrote giving a brief overview of how those on America’s right wing slowly and steadily took control of nearly all media in this … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on August 30, 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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Iowans Can Help Fight Teabaggers’ War on Social Security

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowans Can Help Fight War on Social Security DemocracyforAmericia.com  Remember all the hullabaloo going on this time last year? Teabaggers were taking over town hall meetings with Senators and Congresspersons across the country. They were loud and the media loved … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Fiscal Wolf in Conservative Clothing

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Fiscal Wolf in Conservative Clothing by Paul Deaton “What he really means is that he has become a devoted member of the party of “no” in Washington and is busy obstructing the progress of Democrats as they deal with … Continue reading →

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Matt Campbell to Debate Steve King in Iowa's 5th District

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Matt Campbell to Debate Steve King in Iowa's 5th District Congressional Candidate Matt Campbell agrees to Debate KingAugust 26, 2010 Matt Campbell, Fifth District candidate for U.S. Congress, today agreed to debate Steve King in a live on-air interview on … Continue reading →

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Eggs in Iowa's Mass Society

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Eggs in Iowa's Mass Society by Paul Deaton “After the salmonella outbreak happened, local organizations and the corporate media all jumped on board with statements, solutions and calls to action. The thing is that if we follow the news cycle, … Continue reading →

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Free Trade and Iowa

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Free Trade and Iowa by Paul Deaton “The Korea-US Free Trade Agreement represents a clinging to an outdated way of achieving economic sustainability. What the US needs is fresh thinking on economic sustainability, not another free trade agreement, not more … Continue reading →

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Animal Factory: David Kirby Coming to Eastern Iowa

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Animal Factory:  David Kirby Coming to Eastern Iowa “Nature did not intend for animals to live and die in a factory assembly line.  In David Kirby's startling investigation Animal Factory, he gives a human face to the terrible cost our … Continue reading →

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Help Francis Thicke Win: Enter Happy Cow Video Contest

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowans Can Help Francis Thicke Beat Bill Northey [BFIA Editor's Note:  Bill Northey had to resort to a smear campaign to beat Denise O'Brien 51-49% in 2006.  In a statement released today, Francis Thicke says the massive recall of Iowa-produced … Continue reading →

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Daily Show With Jon Stewart Comes to Iowa

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Daily Show With Jon Stewart Comes to Iowa Update:  It was a standing room only crowd at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City last night for The 3rd Annual Cassandra S. Foens, M.D. Lecture with Aasif Mandvi.  UI President Sally … Continue reading →

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