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Author Archives: Paul Deaton
West Virginia v. EPA
What is the meaning of last week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency? Certainly it is a setback for the environmental movement. A court bought and paid for by the billionaire class did industrial polluters … Continue reading
Posted in Environment
Tagged #ActOnClimate, climate change, environment, Environmental Protection Agency, Jane Mayer, Nancy MacLean, Scotus, West Virginia v. EPA
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What’s So Imminent About Eminent Domain?
The Heart of Iowa 1st Wednesday Speaker Series continues tonight, Wednesday, June 6, at 8 p.m. with “What’s So Imminent About Eminent Domain?” Three companies are proposing capturing carbon dioxide from ethanol and other industrial ag plants in Iowa and sequestering it underground. … Continue reading
Posted in Local Events
Tagged Carbon Capture, carbon capture and sequestration, CO2
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Neoliberalism in Iowa: An Interview with Thom Hartmann
On Wednesday, June 29, I interviewed Thom Hartmann in advance of the September release of his new book The Hidden History of Neoliberalism: How Reaganism Gutted America and How To Restore Its Greatness. This will be the eighth book in … Continue reading
Posted in book review, thom hartmann
Tagged Hidden History, Iowa politics, Neoliberalism, Progressive Radio, progressive values, thom hartmann
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Independence Day 2022
Happy Independence Day from Blog for Iowa. Where I live Independence Day is often about the weather. Today, the weather was exceptional: scattered clouds set against the azure sky, moderate temperatures and low humidity. It was a great day to … Continue reading
Posted in politics
Tagged #iapolitics, Community Life, Independence Day, Iowa Democrats, Iowa politics, parades
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Gun Violence: A Public Health Crisis
In July, Blog for Iowa will present some different news sources on Feature Friday as the regular editors take summer break. This week is a blog post from International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War on the relationship between … Continue reading
Posted in gun control, Public Health
Tagged gun control, gun violence, IPPNW, public health
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The Second Amendment Is Not Good Enough For Republicans
Republican lawmakers passed an amendment to the Iowa Constitution which will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. I urge readers to vote no. According to House Majority Leader Matt Windschitl, “The Freedom Amendment is the proposal to enshrine in our … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa Legislature
Tagged gun control, guns, guns and the second amendment, Iowa Constitution, Iowa politics, second amendment
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Letting The Courts Decide
On Friday, April 15, the Iowa Supreme Court overturned a lower court decision to remove U.S. Senate Candidate Abby Finkenauer from the June 7 Democratic primary ballot. The court was concerned with three signatures on Finkenauer’s nominating papers. There is … Continue reading
Posted in 2022 Election campaign, politics
Tagged #iasen, 2022 Election campaign, Abby Finkenauer, Elections, Iowa Democratic politics
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DeJear, Bohannan, U.S. Senate Candidates in Amana on April 24
On Sunday, April 24, beginning at 1 p.m., the Iowa County Democrats will host a number of Democratic candidates in a unique and fun type of fundraiser. Instead of candidates giving a speech in front of the entire audience, the … Continue reading
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Tagged #iapolitics, 2022 Election campaign, Abby Finkenauer, Deidre DeJear, Elle Wyant, Glenn Hurst, Iowa Democrats, Kevin Kinney, Michael Franken
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Carbon Capture in Iowa
Carbon Capture in Iowa by Sheri Deal-Tyne, Health and Energy Policy Researcher, PSR, Iowa. A LodestoneAt this moment, three different carbon capture and pipeline projects have been proposed and are being debated in Iowa. The Iowa projects are significant at … Continue reading
Book Review: The Hidden History of Big Brother in America
In The Hidden History of Big Brother in America: How the Death of Privacy and the Rise of Surveillance Threaten Us and Our Democracy, author Thom Hartmann focuses on Big Data and its consequences for all aspects of our lives. … Continue reading
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Tagged Big Brother, Big Data, book review, Hidden History, privacy, Right to privacy, thom hartmann
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