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Update for our Progressive Radio Enthusiasts


TumblrOrcasIslandWe’re happy to report that Progressive Radio Northwest (PRNW) recently incorporated as a nonprofit organization and elected our first Board of Directors – important milestones in our mission to:

  •          bring strong-signal progressive talk radio back to the Pacific Northwest, and
  •          promote progressive programming on the free public airwaves and digital technologies.

We can’t do it without you.

Those of you who have signed up on our website, attended Party On with Norman Goldman or one of our free community forums, “liked” us on Facebook, or just sent random thoughts and comments are all an important part of our progressive radio community. You send a strong message to potential advertisers and investors that the greater Seattle area can support progressive talk programming … BIG time!

We’ll be making an announcement soon about some exciting plans for the summer and beyond. As they say, stay tuned….

In the meantime, check out the video from our March 26 Forum on Progressive Media in the Social Media Age: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGRvh4cCr10

 

Moderated by PRNW Vice President Phil Harrison, the panel featured independent journalist Mark Taylor Canfield (https://www.facebook.com/mtaylorcanfield), online radio host Space Dog of the Seattle-Portland based Space Dog Radio (http://spacedogradio.com/) and Jacob Dean of Portland-based Filter Free Radio (http://filterfreeradio.com/).

 

If you haven’t already done so, please sign up on the Progressive Radio Northwest website to receive updates and invitations to PRNW events.

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With appreciation,

The PRNW Team

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the most inspirational 90 seconds


The work that teachers do is too often under-appreciated and overlooked.

In states across the country, Republican governors are slashing public education and then blaming teachers for the disastrous results. We simply don’t agree with that philosophy. Public education is one of the most important institutions in our democracy, and teachers are the key to students’ success.

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week—and in honor of teachers everywhere we’d like to share this inspiring short video from DGA Chair Governor Peter Shumlin, who overcame a severe learning disability with the help of one very special educator.

Watch the 90-second video here, then share it with your friends in honor of teachers everywhere.

DGA Chair Peter Shumlin

It’ll be the most inspirational 90 seconds you spend this week—I guarantee it.

Sincerely,

Mark Giangreco
Digital Director
Democratic Governors Association

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Conservati​ves For Regulation


 

Jordan Klepper discovers a chemical spill in West Virginia that led some conservatives to inexplicably begin supporting regulation of the chemical industry

 

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Here Are The Answers For Their Benghazi Questions


MediaMattersweekly_email_header_logo_altSome other things I’ve read this week: Jane Mayer on Ronald Reagan’s Benghazi, Simon Maloy on David Gregory botching an interview with Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Felix Salmon on the importance of journalism aimed at readers, Ned Resnikoff on the global implications of climate change, and Jordan Sargent on John Oliver’s new show. John Whitehouse Twitter: @existentialfish

Questions, Answered.

Obama BenghaziWhere was President Obama that night? Why wasn’t more done militarily? These are a few of the legitimate questions about Benghazi — but conservatives are covering up that they’ve already been answered. Here are the answers to those questions and more: http://mm4a.org/1isFy0l Related: Why are conservatives pushing Benghazi? Because they’re using it to fundraise: http://mm4a.org/1hxcwxe

Obamacare Is Working

ObamacareTwo pieces of news deflated conservative fearmongering about Obamacare this week. A new poll showed a dramatic decrease in the number of uninsured Americans in 2014: http://mm4a.org/1fJXl8ARelated: Additionally, insurance companies reported that Obamacare enrollees are paying their premiums: http://mm4a.org/1uBipSV

CBS Has A Credibility Problem

LoganA report raised new questions about 60 Minutes‘ Benghazi story and subsequent review, including that Lara Logan reportedly consulted with a Republican Senator, which was never disclosed. Media Matters founder David Brock has asked CBS to reopen their review: http://mm4a.org/1kGeai6Related: News veterans including a former network news president have also asked CBS to reopen their review: http://mm4a.org/1njhbKy Here are the open questions that CBS still has to answer: http://mm4a.org/1urIML8

FEATURED VIDEO

Chuck ToddChuck Todd did not mince words, saying that the Benghazi select committee “looks like nothing more than a partisan stunt.” http://mm4a.org/1hx9E3g

ABORTION IN AMERICA

Emily LettsOne woman filmed herself having an abortion to debunk anti-choice stereotypes. Hannah Groch-Begley explains what we can learn from the experience compared to how conservative media portray abortion: http://mm4a.org/1mDebcx

IMAGE OF THE WEEK

Neil deGrasse Tyson Neil deGrasse Tyson On Climate Change

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Save Money, Save Energy: Take the 20% Challenge!


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earthdaylogoEvery year, we as Americans spend almost half a trillion dollars powering our homes and our cars—making up about half of our country’s total greenhouse gas emissions.

Some of this energy use is necessary. But a lot of it is not! By making simple and easy lifestyle changes, we can save energy, protect the environment and put money back in our pockets.

That’s why Earth Day Network has teamed up with WattzOn to introduce an easy, new energy-saving tool. Sign up today for our free EnergyCenter tool to find out how you can save energy and money!

 

The EnergyCenter will identify areas where you can save energy, show you exactly how to make these easy lifestyle changes, and help calculate your impact. These small changes can cut your energy consumption by 20%!

Sign up for the EnergyCenter today to start reducing your energy use, saving money, and helping the environment.

As a special reward, ten new members who register by midnight May 7 will be selected to receive a $50 gift certificate for organic, non-GMO basics grown at family-run farms.
-The Earth Day Network Team