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Author Archives: Paul Deaton
Politicizing Retention of Iowa Judges
Politicizing Retention of Iowa Judges by Paul Deaton“The campaign to ouster three Iowa Supreme Court Justices to protect what some call “traditional family” is based on a Rube Goldberg contraption of logic that defies common sense.“Who heard of most of … Continue reading
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Matt Campbell is Right on Iowa's Issues
Matt Campbell is Right on Iowa's Issues by Paul Deaton “Campbell, a sixth generation Iowan and established attorney, jumped into the race, won a contested Democratic primary and is doing the work one would expect of a viable challenger. He … Continue reading
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Friday Foreign Affairs
A lot went on in foreign affairs this week and here are some clips from articles on the top stories. Perhaps the biggest news is that the United States Senate has decided to call it quits and adjourn for the … Continue reading
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Tipping the Lame Duck Balance
Tipping the Lame Duck Balance by Paul Deaton“What we don't think about is that even though the Democrats would retain power in a lame duck session, their majority could be reduced because of the unelected senators.”Many of us understand what … Continue reading
Posted in Calls to Action, Congress, How You Can Help, Main Page
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Report from the Iowa Peace Initiative Conference
Report from the Iowa Peace Initiative Conference by Paul Deaton “With a corporate media that appeals to the lowest common denominator and “dumbs down” complex issues, it is becoming increasingly difficult to follow Eisenhower's advice and remain knowledgeable.“ When people … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Liberties, Corporate Greed, Main Page, Media Reform, Peace
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Iowa's Congressman Loebsack Has Earned Re-election
Congressman Loebsack Has Earned Re-election by Paul Deaton “We've gotta keep moving forward, we can't go back…there is no way. We cannot go back to the Republican policies that got us into this ditch in the first place.” He also … Continue reading
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It is Time for Iowans to Act on New START
It is Time for Iowans to Act on New START by Paul Deaton “Now is the time for our readers to write Senators Grassley and Harkin to ask them to vote for ratification of the New START Treaty. Senator Harkin … Continue reading
Posted in Calls to Action, Foreign Affairs, Main Page, Nuclear Disarmament
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A New Vision for Iowa Food and Agriculture
Francis Thicke Holds A New Vision for Iowa Food and Agriculture A New Vision for Iowa Food and Agriculture: Sustainable Agriculture for the 21st Century by Francis Thicke, Ph.D.A Book Review by: Patrick BosoldHave the recent egg recalls and the … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Farming, Frances Thicke, Main Page, Sustainability
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A Progressive at the Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
A Progressive at an Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting by Paul Deaton “So often progressives are up against the significant resources of the Farm Bureau when advocating for causes related to the environment and industrial food production. There is a … Continue reading
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Iowa Press Hosts Conlin-Grassley "Joint Appearance"
Iowa Press Hosts Conlin-Grassley “Joint Appearance” by Paul Deaton“These two candidates are worlds apart, with Conlin working to help every day people like us and the other whining about perceived affronts. The choice for Iowans is clear and it is … Continue reading
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