Author Archives: Paul Deaton

A Story of Jobs, Immigration and the Reagan Revolution in Iowa

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Part One of a series on labor and immigration in Iowa Because of the complexity of the labor and immigration relationship, Blog for Iowa will make regular posts on this issue during the coming weeks. The relationship between the decline … Continue reading →

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After Action on a Third Special Election in Iowa

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Paul Deaton

After Action on a Third Special Election in Iowa by Paul Deaton “The Johnson County special election may be a bellwether for what to expect in the 2010 general election campaign.”The Iowa Democratic Party noted Janelle Rettig’s election win on … Continue reading →

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An Iowan's Hope on Nuclear Disarmament

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Paul Deaton

An Iowan's Hope on Nuclear Disarmament by Paul Deaton “There is a broad and growing bipartisan consensus among the national security and military establishment that in order to combat the threats of a post-9/11 world – such as those demonstrated … Continue reading →

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Senator Grassley, Iowans and the Mainstream Media

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Senator Grassley, Iowans and the Mainstream Media by Paul Deaton “…as long as the mainstream news media fails to cover the influence of powerful interests, there will be a need in society for citizens to participate in its events…”Attending a … Continue reading →

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START and Senator Grassley in Williamsburg, Iowa

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Paul Deaton

START and Senator Grassley in Williamsburg, Iowa by Paul Deaton “Nuclear disarmament represents a long term commitment to reducing and eventually eliminating the threat of nuclear weapons. President Obama has suggested that his dream of a world without nuclear weapons … Continue reading →

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What Iowans are Saying About Haiti

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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What Iowans Can Do About our Wars

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Augury in Iowa for 2010

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Augury in Iowa for 2010 by Paul Deaton “Progressives can either help or hinder Obama’s foreign affairs initiatives by how they treat Senator Grassley.“ In ancient Rome, when a major undertaking was in the works, an augur would be consulted. … Continue reading →

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An Iowa Response to a Nuclear Holiday Greeting

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Paul Deaton

An Iowa Response to a Nuclear Holiday Greeting by Paul Deaton “Despite politics as usual in Washington, we may still be able to celebrate the holidays with our friends and family, cocooned for a while, using the energy we find … Continue reading →

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Iowa is Talking About Afghanistan

Posted on December 18, 2009 by Paul Deaton

Iowa is Talking About Afghanistan by Paul Deaton In Eastern Iowa, talk of Afghanistan is eclipsing most other topics in conversations with my friends and neighbors. In part, this is a reaction to President Obama’s decision to surge the troop … Continue reading →

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