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Author Archives: Paul Deaton
Why Food is Not Cheap in Iowa
Why Food is Not Cheap in Iowa by Paul Deaton“We live in a country where the rich get richer and the rest of us see diminished economic opportunities. As George Carlin said, 'the reason they call it the American dream … Continue reading
Posted in Farming, Jobs, Labor, Main Page, Organic Foods & Farming, Public Health, Sustainability
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WikiLeaks And The Future Of Journalism: An Interview with Scott Shane
WikiLeaks And The Future Of Journalism: An Interview with Scott Shane by Mary Slosson (Editor's Note: Blog for Iowa met Mary Slosson in conjunction with work she was doing for the Arms Control Association in Washington D.C. last spring. We … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Affairs, Main Page, Media Reform
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On Iowa Nuclear Abolition Activists
On Iowa Nuclear Abolition Activists by Paul Deaton “Steve and all of his co-defendants stood with their hands raised in blessing as he said, 'May you go in peace and have a safe, happy holiday.'“ An Iowan would have really … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Affairs, Main Page, Nuclear Disarmament
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Senate Debates New START Treaty
Senate Debates New START Treaty by Paul DeatonIf you are reading this post, you may be familiar with Blog for Iowa's hope to ratify the New START Treaty between the United States and the Russian Federation. Thank you for your … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Affairs, Main Page, Nuclear Disarmament
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An Iowa Labor Perspective on Human Rights Day
An Iowa Labor Perspective on Human Rights Day by Jerry Messer (Editor's Note:The following letter was submitted to the local Quad City newspapers, who declined to print it. One of Blog for Iowa's responsibilities is to give a voice to … Continue reading
Entrepreneurs and Iowa Employment Tax
by Paul Deaton What will be the business climate in Iowa as a result of a Branstad administration? A neighbor of mine, who is an entrepreneur and owner of a mid-sized business is finding out and not liking it.According to … Continue reading
Posted in GOP, Iowa Voters, Jobs, Labor, Main Page
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MMM and the Iowa Department of Public Health
With Governor-elect Branstad’s appointment of Mariannette Miller Meeks (MMM) as director of the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), Blog for Iowa will have more reason to post about the state of public health in Iowa. As we said in … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Environment, Farming, Main Page, Public Health, Sustainability
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BFIA New START Treaty Update
BFIA New START Treaty Update by Paul DeatonThere have been a lot of developments towards ratification of the New START Treaty between the United States and the Russian Federation since today's article posted at 5AM. Here is a brief update: … Continue reading
Posted in Calls to Action, Foreign Affairs, Main Page, Nuclear Disarmament
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BFIA Last Post on New START (We Hope)
BFIA Last Post on New START (We Hope) by Paul Deaton Now that former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and President George H. W. Bush have added their names to the long, bipartisan list of supporters of the New START … Continue reading
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Next Up in the US Senate: Don't Ask Don't Tell
Next Up in the US Senate: Don't Ask Don't Tell Message from Michael Mitchell of the National Stonewall Democrats This is it. Majority Leader Harry Reid just announced that he is moving forward with votes this evening on the National … Continue reading
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