Author Archives: Paul Deaton

Why Racism?

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Paul Deaton

Racism is a feature of the Trump administration geared toward activating marginal voters who support his racist statements to get them to vote to elect Republicans, posits Thom Hartmann in the clip below. “When Trump said this he knew exactly … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With Our Food System?

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Paul Deaton

There is a strong argument nothing is wrong with our food system. There is a strong argument everything is wrong with our food system. To talk about a “food system” at all presumes a lot that may or may not … Continue reading →

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Data Points To Corporate Influence

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Paul Deaton

Is the Ohio federal court’s recent release of Drug Enforcement Agency data about manufacture and distribution of oxycodone and hydrocodone pills significant? Maybe. I found last week’s Washington Post presentation of scrubbed data engaging for the ten minutes or so … Continue reading →

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A Climate Action For Every Iowan

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Public Television devoted its weekly Iowa Press program to climate change. Dr. Gene Takle, Professor Emeritus at Iowa State University and Dr. David Courard-Hauri, Professor and Director of the Environmental Science and Policy Program at Drake University faced reporters … Continue reading →

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Getting Attention On Climate Change

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Paul Deaton

Ed Fallon is a friend of Blog for Iowa and we support what he does with his radio program and his advocacy against oil and natural gas pipelines in Iowa. He caught the attention of Democrats in Cedar Rapids last … Continue reading →

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Algae And The Politics Of Denial

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Paul Deaton

During his July 8 speech on the environment, the president mentioned his administration’s fight with “toxic algae” in Florida 50 miles from his Mar-a-Lago resort. Bruce Hrobak, a bait and tackle shop owner in Port St. Lucie, Fla. gave a … Continue reading →

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Toward A Challenger For Joni Ernst

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Paul Deaton

Two of three people running for the Democratic nomination to be U.S. Senator from Iowa spoke at State Senator Zach Wahls’ birthday fundraiser at Walker Homestead in Johnson County on Sunday. Clutching a microphone in one hand and her hand-written … Continue reading →

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Can Democrats Change The ‘Roberts Five’ Majority?

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Paul Deaton

If Democrats hope to undo the conservative lean of the United States Supreme Court it won’t be as simple as Republicans had it in 2016. Many said the 2016 general election was as much about the Supreme Court as it … Continue reading →

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Can A Democrat Beat Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell?

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Paul Deaton

Former Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath announced she was running to beat Kentucky U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell in the Nov. 3, 2020 general election. She raised $2.5 million during the first 24 hours after her announcement. With 20 years in … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Freedom Is The Freedom Of Expression

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Paul Deaton

The Most Important Freedom is the Freedom of Expression By Ralph Scharnau Freedom of expression or speech is the most fundamental right in the United States. It means citizens have the right to freely express themselves and their opinions. Although … Continue reading →

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