Author Archives: Paul Deaton

Lincoln Chafee In A Small Field

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Paul Deaton

That Lincoln Chafee’s presidential campaign gets noticed is largely attributable to the small field of five announced Democratic contenders. Just by the fact of inclusive blogger to-do lists, Chafee gets an article mention here and there… not unlike this one. … Continue reading →

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Day Of Bakken Resistance Activities

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s Note: The following invitation came to Blog for Iowa yesterday from Robert Nehman at the Allamakee County Protectors). You’re invited to  a day of pipeline resistance activities on Thursday, July 9. Objection Delivery: At 10 a.m. we are hand-delivering … Continue reading →

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Going Solar In Iowa

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s Note: This is an update of a previous post on solar energy). Climate Reality Leadership Corps founder and former vice president Al Gore gave his slide show, an updated version of the one used in the film An Inconvenient … Continue reading →

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The Fallon Forum: Bakkening The Caucus

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Paul Deaton

fallonforum.com Dear Friends, {Reminder: FILE A PETITION TO INTERVENE ON THE PIPELINE! You have until July 27 to get the full volume of your voice heard in Iowa Utilities Board deliberations on the proposed Bakken Oil Pipeline. Click here for … Continue reading →

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On Jim Webb For President

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Jim Webb announced his campaign for president via email to supporters July 2, cross posted it on his web site and social media, then spent the Independence Day holiday weekend with family in his home state of Virginia. When the … Continue reading →

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Hillary And The Golden Road

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Paul Deaton

The energy and excitement of Hillary Clinton’s Iowa organizers is very high. On a scale of 1-10, it’s a 16. In May I met with Clinton campaign organizer Janice Rottenberg at the North Dodge Hy-Vee in Iowa City. She was … Continue reading →

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Republicans Fail Iowans In 2015 Session

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s Note: Joe Bolkcom represents Iowa Senate District 43 in the Legislature. The following editorial appeared in the Iowa City Press Citizen, and is reprinted with permission of the author). When considering the accomplishments of the 2015 session of the … Continue reading →

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O'Malley Re-enters The Battle

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Paul Deaton

One has to credit former governor Martin O’Malley—he listened. After a lackluster and downright dull answer to a question about reducing greenhouse gas emissions at a house party in Mount Vernon last month, he now has a clearly defined plan … Continue reading →

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What An Iowa Progressive Reads

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Most millennials I know don’t subscribe to cable television or read many books. That’s not to say they are uninformed, just that with the explosion of the Internet after the mid-1990s, there is so much to occupy one’s attention and … Continue reading →

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Progress Iowa Reception In Coralville

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Attorney Paul McAndrew will host a reception and fund raiser for Progress Iowa at his Coralville office on Wednesday, July 8 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Progress Iowa has come a long way during their first three years, growing from … Continue reading →

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