Author Archives: Paul Deaton

Protesting Netanyahu

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted an invitation from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson to address a joint session of The Congress. Scattered protests are precipitating yet is anyone really paying attention? I hope so. The folks at Catholic Peace … Continue reading →

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AOC Talks Biden Candidacy

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Biden-Harris supporter. In this video posted over the weekend, she explains some of the barriers and issues with changing the democratic candidate for president at or before the convention. My sense is other prominent politicians have … Continue reading →

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An Evening About Agriculture With Dr. John Ikerd

Posted on July 20, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Fifty Years of Change for Farms and Rural Communities An Evening with Dr. John Ikerd Wednesday, July 24, at 7 p.m. via Zoom REGISTER HERE  Sponsored by Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors, Inc. (JFAN); Iowa Alliance for Responsible Agriculture (IARA) … Continue reading →

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5 Things From Our Democratic Leader

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Jennifer Konfrst is the Iowa House Democratic Leader. She sent the following message as the Republican National Convention was wrapping up on Thursday: It’s been a tough couple of weeks and it’s time to just call it out. With constant … Continue reading →

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Vouchers Bust A Budget

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Paul Deaton

The Iowa school voucher program, enacted into law by Republicans, is going to be expensive. Private schools are ramping up to use the newly arriving funds. Last Saturday, I attended a high school class reunion in Davenport where a group … Continue reading →

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Boundary Waters Bye, Bye?

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Will outdoors enthusiasts rise up to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness? They already did. In 2023, the Biden administration took action to protect the most popular American wilderness area from sulfide ore copper mining and its pollution of … Continue reading →

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Better Things To Do During The RNC

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Paul Deaton

This week Republicans gather in Wisconsin for their National Convention. On Monday, Iowa’s own Jeff Kaufmann nominated the convicted criminal for president. Readers may ask, “Why would I care about that?” Here are things you could do instead of engaging … Continue reading →

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Biden’s Oval Office Address July 14, 2024

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Paul Deaton
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What Does The Pennsylvania Shooting Mean?

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Responding to Shooting at Campaign Event for Former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Talk Politics

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Paul Deaton

You will know the Republican effort to control our behavior has reached you when at a meeting someone says, “Can we not talk about politics?” My answer to such suppression of free will is usually “I don’t think that is … Continue reading →

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