Author Archives: Paul Deaton

Iran And The Iowa Senators

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Both Iowa Senators, Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, said they would use the 60-day evaluation period congress mandated for their approval of the agreement between Iran and the P5+1 states (United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, China and Germany) … Continue reading →

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Concentrated Press Feeding Operation

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Paul Deaton

The corporate media deserves criticism. Occasionally they redeem themselves, as in Margie Mason’s coverage of slavery on Indonesian fishing boats for Associated Press, but mostly its people produce hack work and appear to do what they must to get through … Continue reading →

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Des Moines Shaken As Fallon Threatens Squirrels

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Paul Deaton

DES MOINES–In a move with few precedents, former legislator and crusader for social and environmental justice Ed Fallon has threatened to subsist on squirrels and weeds. Either that or seek work with a major corporation–his email, written in obvious frenzy … Continue reading →

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Iran – Verification, Not Trust

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Iran deal built on verification, not trust By Brittany Kimzey As a young activist fighting to eliminate nuclear weapons, I’m often faced with pessimism. Apathetic peers, skeptics who call me naïve, and cynics who believe that complete disarmament is impossible. … Continue reading →

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IDP Hall Of Fame Celebration – Overnight Reactions

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Paul Deaton

CEDAR RAPIDS–It was a great night for Iowa Democrats as the state party hosted five announced presidential candidates during its annual Hall of Fame celebration at the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex yesterday. Former Cedar Rapids mayor Kay Halloran, one of … Continue reading →

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First Press Pass IDP Hall Of Fame Celebration

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Paul Deaton

The Iowa Democratic Party approved my press credentials to attend the Hall of Fame Celebration Friday night for Blog for Iowa. This is the first time the five declared candidates for president will speak from the same stage. It is … Continue reading →

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Iowa Democratic Party Hall Of Fame Inductees

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s Note: On June 9, the Iowa Democratic Party released the names of the 2015 inductees into its Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony takes place tonight at the Cedar Rapids Convention Center). DES MOINES – The Iowa Democratic Party … Continue reading →

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Loras College To Host Discussion Of Laudato Si'

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Academic experts to highlight pope’s ecology letter “Understanding the Pope’s Encyclical on the Environment” will be the subject of a public presentation and group discussion at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at Loras College in the campus center. Father Robert … Continue reading →

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Austerity Comes To Iowa

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Elections matter. They have mattered for a long time. A more pertinent maxim for political life in 2015 Iowa, however, is: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” ~ George Santayana. If elections matter, understanding the … Continue reading →

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Loebsack 'Coffee With Your Congressman' Tour

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Loebsack to Bring “Coffee with Your Congressman Tour” to Coralville and Durant IOWA CITY–Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will continue his Coffee with Your Congressman tour this Saturday, July 18, and Monday, July 20, with stops in Coralville … Continue reading →

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