Author Archives: Paul Deaton

Meaty Issues In Late Stage Republicanism

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Another week and Republican state legislators stuck in my craw. Why do they hate plant-based food? In the end, all our food is based on plant life, including beef, hogs, and sheep which all eat plants. Ty Rushing of Iowa … Continue reading →

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New Work Ahead – Re-elect Joe Biden

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Paul Deaton

On Super Tuesday, March 5, the Iowa Democratic Party released the results of their mail-in presidential preference “caucus” that replaced first in the nation. Most news outlets did not recognize this was a thing to watch before it happened. After … Continue reading →

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Sunday Grab Bag 2024-03-03

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Paul Deaton

The machinery of our politics has so many moving parts it is hard to keep up. Important things are pushed from sight just because so much attention is paid to the distractions of Republicans. Here are some items that merit … Continue reading →

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Politics Doesn’t Change

Posted on March 2, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Editor’s Note: I was cleaning up old email files and found this April 10, 2005 email from Dave Loebsack announcing to a small group he was exploring a run for the Congress. As we now know, Loebsack beat 30-year incumbent … Continue reading →

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Thanks Joe Biden

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Paul Deaton

The economic mark of the Biden Administration can be found everywhere in Iowa. From electric vehicle charging stations and wastewater treatment facility upgrades, to grants for improved rural broadband connectivity, Biden worked with the Congress to deliver results for Iowans. … Continue reading →

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Nonbinary People Deserve To Live

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Editor’s Note: This post contains material of a highly sensitive nature including description of events leading to the death of Nex Benedict that may be triggering for some individuals. U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren describes how many of us feel about … Continue reading →

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To Those Tinkering With Voting

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Like in every year since 2017, when Republicans gained majorities in both chambers of the Iowa legislature, there is a voting bill this session, House Study Bill 697. A person could set their clock by this behavior. The impact of … Continue reading →

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Narratives Into The 2024 Election

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Paul Deaton

There are two parts to turning the country around and both run through the ballot box. The first is voting: making sure we take care of ourselves by checking our registration and then voting in person, either early or on … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Playlists

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Paul Deaton

The Politics of Playlists by Chris DeLine. Editor’s Note: Chris is a writer living in Cedar Rapids. He also curates Iowa music playlists at villin.net. On the first day of June in 2022 I loaded up the last of my … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Disarmament — Get A Grip

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Paul Deaton

From the February 2024 edition of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The PP is  funded entirely by reader subscription, available in hard copy for $15/yr.  Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. Click here for archived … Continue reading →

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