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Author Archives: Paul Deaton
Hope Springs From Saturday
In the life of a political activist, only occasionally do events transpire that make our efforts seem worthwhile. It began during the George W. Bush administration with inauspicious red and white signs that simply said, “Talk to Iran.” On Saturday, … Continue reading
Posted in Nuclear Abolition, Nuclear Disarmament
Tagged climate change, Diplomacy with Iran, Iran Deal, nuclear abolition, nuclear disarmament
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It Is Time To Ditch The Iowa Caucuses
When our family lived in Indiana, the 1988 Democratic nominee for president was mostly decided when our May 3 primary arrived. Michael Dukakis had been dominating previous primary contests and was expected to get the nod for president. He did. … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign, Iowa Caucuses
Tagged Iowa Caucuses, Iowa politics, politics
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Shootings Are Personal
Any useful discussion of guns in society is personal. Frequent shootings have been reported in nearby Cedar Rapids, often in the neighborhood where we lived when our daughter was born. We heard gunshots while we were there. Most times a … Continue reading
Posted in gun control
Tagged gun control, gun culture, gun safety, gun violence
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Drake University Democratic Debate
The winner in last night’s debate at Drake University’s Sheslow Auditorium was the American people as Hillary Clinton, Martin O’Malley and Bernie Sanders discussed, and actually debated issues that matter. This is in sharp contrast with the multi-level Republican debates. … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign, Iowa Caucuses
Tagged Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Iowa Caucus, Iowa politics, Martin O'Malley
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On Being A Veteran
My 1975 enlistment in the U.S. Army had everything to do with how screwed up the military was coming out of Vietnam. I asked myself, if regular people didn’t step up and fix the mess, who will? I almost didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Veterans
Tagged veterans, Veterans Day, Veterans for Peace
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Oscar Mayer's Long Road
DAVENPORT — The Kraft Foods Oscar Mayer plant on Second Street will be razed as its new owner, Kraft Heinz, plans to move operations and layoff much of the workforce at the long-time meat packing plant. Wednesday’s announcement, that Kraft … Continue reading
Posted in economic inequality, Economy, Jobs, Labor, Progressive Community
Tagged big food, corporate America, corporate news, labor, Oscar Mayer, Processed Food, UFCW, Warren Buffett
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Hillary And The Narrative
CORALVILLE — Hillary Clinton held a town hall meeting in S.T. Morrison Park on Tuesday with more than 500 people in attendance, according to event organizers. After a brief speech, she called on audience members, taking 13 questions covering a … Continue reading
Posted in Hillary Clinton, Media Bias
Tagged Bob Dvorsky, Coralville, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Clinton in Iowa, Iowa Caucus, Media Bias, Sue Dvorsky
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Reading Naomi Klein
Unlike the climate crisis story spoon fed to us in decreasing numbers of corporate media stories, in social media memes, and in fleeting conversations at community gatherings, in This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs The Climate, author Naomi Klein said there … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Action, Environment
Tagged ActOnClimate, Climate Action, environment, extractivism, Naomi Klein, This Changes Everything
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Hillary After Jefferson Jackson
Beginning with the first debate on Oct. 13, it has been a fast and wild ride for Democrats. Hillary Clinton held her lead in the polls, and Bernie Sanders appears to have reached a ceiling of support. Vice president Joe … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign, Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton
Tagged #iacaucus, Bernie Sanders, CAFTA, Hillary Clinton, NAFTA, TPP, WTO
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Walmart, Work and Value
The consensus in social media was Walmart’s substantial stock decline on Wednesday – in advance of lower earnings projections – couldn’t have happened to a better group of jerks. The jerks are the five individuals and groups who together own … Continue reading
Posted in Walmart
Tagged income inequality, Raise the Wage, walmart, walton wealth
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