Author Archives: Paul Deaton

Iowa is Watching the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Iowa is Watching the Senate Foreign Relations Committee by Paul Deaton “New START has taken on a meaning that is much more than what is reflected in its terms and conditions. It has become a referendum on whether it is … Continue reading

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Iowa Peace Initiative Conference

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Iowa Group forms Chapter of Veterans for Peace

Iowa Group forms Chapter of Veterans for Peace by Paul Deaton Local veterans Ed Flaherty and Jeff Strottman recently traveled to Maine to attend the 25th Anniversary Veterans for Peace Annual convention. They returned with a Chapter Charter establishing the … Continue reading

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

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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LPFM and Other New Media

LPFM and Other New Media by Dave BradleyLast week we finally had our meeting with community leaders concerning low power FM (LPFM) in West Liberty. Those who were able to show up were extremely enthusiastic. We are at the point … Continue reading

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Labor Day Post from Blog for Iowa

Labor Day Post from Blog for Iowa by Paul Deaton “For so many, the exigencies of daily life require hard work and innovation just to get by in a society where the unemployment rate is high and much of what … Continue reading

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa and the Flood Recovery

Cedar Rapids, Iowa and the Flood Recovery by Paul Deaton “Eventually, there is a need to act and that is where the government may force some residents out of their homes. This part of the process can be unpleasant and … Continue reading

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Michele Bachmann is on to Blog for Iowa

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A Case for Culver-Judge

A Case for Culver-Judge by Paul Deaton “The 2010 midterm elections may not be about logic and achievement. Rather than take Iowa into the future, the Republican candidate, Terry Branstad, proposes to undo the accomplishments of the Culver Judge administration … Continue reading

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The START Treaty is Up To Iowans

The START Treaty is Up To Iowans by Paul Deaton “Instead of New START being an opportunity to reduce the excessive nuclear arsenals of Russia and the United States, some view this as an opportunity to modernize them. The logic … Continue reading

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