Author Archives: Paul Deaton

Steak Not Cake

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Dear Friends, This weekend, I attended a most incredible, eclectic gathering of around 2,000 farmers, rednecks and environmentalists. People arrived via pick-up truck, Prius and Harley. They came to support Lee County landowners fighting to stop the Bakken pipeline. If … Continue reading →

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ACLU Names Allen Honorees

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s Note: The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa created the Edward S. Allen award. Here is their release about the ceremony coming Oct. 2 in Des Moines). August 27, 2015 I’m excited to announce that we have named three … Continue reading →

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Hillary At Summer's End

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Hillary Clinton continues to lead the Democratic field in recent Iowa polling. Simply put, the remaining contenders seem unlikely to close the gap between summer’s end and the Feb. 1 caucus. It’s possible, but unlikely, even if something new about … Continue reading →

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Getting Nuclear With Loebsack

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Paul Deaton

IOWA CITY – A group of peace-loving constituents assembled Wednesday afternoon in front of U.S. Congressman Dave Loebsack’s office to demonstrate support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action negotiated between the P5 +1 nations and the Islamic Republic of … Continue reading →

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Nina Totenberg In Iowa City

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Paul Deaton

The Public Policy Center is proud to co-sponsor the Fall 2015 Law Levitt Lecture with NPR Correspondent Nina Totenberg, Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 5 p.m., Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge, Iowa City. Totenberg is an award-winning legal affairs correspondent for National Public … Continue reading →

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Children's Mental Heath Coalition

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Coalition for a Children’s Mental Health Redesign in Iowa Releases Call for Action at Sept. 17 Press Conference Thursday, Sept. 17, 3 p.m. in the Statehouse Rotunda, Des Moines – Followed by a public discussion in room 116. The coalition … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Inaugural Brews & BBQ

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Loebsack Announces First Annual Loebsack Brews & BBQ Event IOWA CITY – Representative Dave Loebsack announced today that he will be hosting the inaugural Loebsack Brews & BBQ event on Sunday, Sept. 27. This grassroots fundraising event will feature BBQ … Continue reading →

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Everyone's Becoming Fungible

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s Note: Robert Reich has been a media pundit, lecturer and writer popular with progressives. From time to time he hits home as with this post on the lack of income predictability for a growing segment of Americans. It is … Continue reading →

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Fallon Forum: Ostrich Society

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Dear Friends, The propensity of humans to pretend all is well when it’s not is hardly new. Look back 2,600 years, when Jeremiah warned Israel of impending doom at the hands of Nebuchadnezzar, only to be ridiculed and ignored. Closer … Continue reading →

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Slavery And The Costco Halo

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Paul Deaton

On Thursday the Los Angeles Times reported a Costco member sued the retailer on allegations that it knowingly sold frozen prawns that were the product of slave labor. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in the Northern District … Continue reading →

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