Author Archives: Paul Deaton

Canvassing Iowa's 3rd Congressional District

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Canvassing Iowa's 3rd Congressional District by Paul Deaton “Many progressives don't have a lot of money to give to political campaigns, especially in an economy where Iowa's June unemployment number was at 6.6%.  What progressives do have is each other, … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Weapons Testing is Back on the Table in Utah

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Nuclear Weapons Testing is Back (Editor's Note: Nuclear weapons testing is back on the election agenda in Utah, the reddest of red states, home of many “downwinders” who suffered cancer from the fallout of our previous regime of nuclear weapons … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Senators Should Vote to Ratify New START

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Senators Should Vote to Ratify New START by Paul Deaton “In the scope of a broader consideration of nuclear disarmament and national security issues, New START is an important, but minor step. That politicians and diplomats current and past … Continue reading →

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Hiroshima Day 2010 in Iowa

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Hiroshima Day 2010 in Iowa by Paul Deaton “Nuclear weapons are bad for human beings and other living creatures. We should never again detonate such a weapon.” From the Mississippi River to the Missouri, groups in Iowa are noting that … Continue reading →

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Dennis Kucinich on the Fallon Forum – Live Blog

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Dennis Kucinich on the Fallon Forum – Live Blog Live Blog of the Fallon Forum appearance by Representative Dennis Kucinich on Thursday, August 5, 2010. To listen live to the webcast, go to http://www.983wowfm.com. Commercials wrapping up. Per the Fallon … Continue reading →

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Summer in Iowa, Heading for Afghanistan

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Summer in Iowa, Heading for Afghanistan by Paul Deaton“On that cloudy day, most seemed to avoid the idea that real Iowans were committed to service in Afghanistan, and that some would end up sacrificing their lives to defend our future.“The … Continue reading →

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Help NPR beat FOX News

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Help NPR beat FOX News From CREDO Action In just a few days, the White House Correspondents Association will decide which news organization will be awarded the seat recently vacated by Helen Thomas. The news organizations most actively vying for … Continue reading →

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Friday Night in Iowa City with Roxanne Conlin

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Friday Night in Iowa City with Roxanne Conlin by Paul Deaton“There was something else in the air, tangible to those who noticed. It was the sense that Roxanne Conlin was one of us, a product of her upbringing and experiences, … Continue reading →

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Iowans are Watching the START Treaty

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Dealing with Iowa's Unemployment

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Dealing with Iowa’s Unemployment by Paul Deaton “We must build things in America again.  SECTORS will improve training and employment opportunities for Iowa's workforce and help businesses and manufacturers thrive and expand in today's global economy.”What role can the federal … Continue reading →

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