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Author Archives: Paul Deaton
Dave Loebsack 10 Years In
When I first volunteered to support Dave Loebsack for congress it was a dicey endeavor. In 2004 I’d supported Dave Franker and he was not the best of candidates. He seemed a throw-away placed on the ballot next to Jim … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign, David Loebsack
Tagged #IA02, #iapolitics, dave loebsack, Iowa 2nd Congressional District, Iowa politics, Rep. Dave Loebsack
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A NATO Nuclear Weapons Problem
One risk of U.S. nuclear weapons deployed in NATO countries is that security may fail and bombs could fall into unknown hands. During the recent coup attempt in Turkey, Turkish forces surrounded the U.S. Air Force base at Incirlik (where … Continue reading
Posted in Nuclear Abolition, Nuclear Disarmament
Tagged Incirlik Turkey, nuclear abolition, nuclear disarmament
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Opioids: A Conjured Crisis
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack scolded the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine about opioid abuse on Friday. The institution is not doing enough to train its soon-to-be health professionals on an opioid abuse epidemic that claims thousands of … Continue reading
Posted in Sustainability
Tagged Addiction, economic sustainability, Methland, Opiod Abuse, sustainability, Tom Vilsack
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An Iowa Onion Trimmer
Between picture perfect onions and the compost heap lies an opportunity. A friend grows onions using organic practices as part of a Community Supported Agriculture project. Onions are harvested from the field then dried in the greenhouse for storage. Sorting, … Continue reading
Posted in Farming, Labor
Tagged farming, onions, Progressive Community, sustainability, worklife
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Looking to 2020
The sobering news of the NBC/Marist poll released last week is Hillary Clinton leading the Republican candidate in Iowa by only 4 points (41-37) among registered voters. In Iowa electing Hillary Clinton president will not be a slam dunk. If … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign, Iowa Caucuses, Progressive Community, progressive values
Tagged #iapolitics, 2016 Election, politics
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Ban And Abolish Nuclear Weapons
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Following is an Aug. 15 letter to the editor of the New York Times by friend and colleague Ira Helfand, MD. The message is clear. Ban and abolish nuclear weapons). To the Editor: “A Nuclear Legacy Within Reach” … Continue reading
Posted in Nuclear Abolition, Nuclear Disarmament
Tagged #NoNukes, nuclear abolition, nuclear disarmament
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Summer Of Weird Normal In Politics
This has been a summer of weird normal, especially for people who follow politics. Given a presidential contest where many, including this author, predicted Hillary Clinton would be our next president before she announced she was running, nothing has happened … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign
Tagged #iapolitics, 2016 Election, cedar county iowa, Iowa House District 73, politics
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Can Hipsters Stomach The Truth About Avocados From Mexico?
Can consumers buy avocados from Mexico at the grocery store, or in prepared guacamole with impunity? Probably not. Last week’s article “In Mexico, high avocado prices fueling deforestation” by Associated Press author Mark Stevenson explained why. Americans’ love for avocados … Continue reading
Posted in Environment
Tagged Avocados, climate change, Consumerism, Deforestation, environment
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Chuck Isenhart Addresses Iowa Clean Water Strategy
On Wednesday, Aug. 3, State Rep. Chuck Isenhart issued a press release addressing the need for Iowa government to update the state’s clean water strategy. Following a visit to Louisiana, where he consulted with stakeholders regarding Gulf of Mexico hypoxia, … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, water
Tagged #cleanwaterfight, Bill Northey, Chuck Isenhart, environment, Iowa water quality
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Kim Weaver For Iowa's 4th District
Kim Weaver believes 2016 is the year to retire Republican Steve King from Congress. What makes her effort different from those of Jim Mowrer, Christie Vilsack, Matt Campbell, Rob Hubler and others? The political climate of intolerance and hate people … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign, Kim Weaver
Tagged #iapolitics, 2016 Election, Iowa politics, Kim Weaver, politics, Steve King
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