Author Archives: Paul Deaton

Don’t Talk Politics

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Paul Deaton

You will know the Republican effort to control our behavior has reached you when at a meeting someone says, “Can we not talk about politics?” My answer to such suppression of free will is usually “I don’t think that is … Continue reading →

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Progressives Stand By Biden

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Paul Deaton

When I signed up for the District and State conventions, the Iowa Democratic Party required me to sign off that I supported Joe Biden for president. I did and I’m guessing there was a similar process in enough states for … Continue reading →

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The Path Ahead For Biden-Harris

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Following is a fund raising email from Biden-Harris Campaign Chair Jen O’Malley Dillon that briefly explains the campaign strategy for a path to 270 electoral votes. Not only does Joe Biden say he will win against Donald Trump, he has … Continue reading →

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The Anthropocene? Not So Fast!

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Paul Deaton

One of the arguments that went under the radar this year was whether the Holocene era is over, giving way to the Anthropocene, the era of human dominance over the planet. For what it’s worth, the panel voted we are … Continue reading →

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The Right Punts On A Narrative

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Paul Deaton

It is unsurprising that after two straight years of losing political battles over reproductive rights, the Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America organization and their allies are at wits end. They lost every contest. I can imagine a scene from a … Continue reading →

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Another Shiny Object

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Social media space is getting flooded with posts designed to distract us from what really matters in the life of a society. Project 2025 is the latest example. We should exercise caution before promoting this conservative governing agenda to have … Continue reading →

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Governor’s Letter About Child Labor

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Governor Reynolds called me out on my Breaker Boys post. Well, that may not be accurate. I doubt she read it. In an open letter to Iowans she said, “What to most Iowans looks like a sensible option for kids … Continue reading →

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What Can We Do About Palestinian Rights?

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Dr. James Zogby is a regular presence in Iowa and a devoted Democrat. His organization sent an email describing what to do for Palestinian rights in conjunction with the Democratic and Republican national conventions this summer. He is offering an … Continue reading →

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Iowa Supreme Court Lifts Injunction Against HF 732

Posted on July 6, 2024 by Paul Deaton

From the Desk of Senator Weiner Friendly note to readers: This isn’t going to be brief. You’ll see below an overview of the six-week ban that the Iowa Supreme Court approved on a 4-3 vote this past Friday. These are … Continue reading →

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Biden Is In It To Win It

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Paul Deaton

President Joe Biden isn’t going anywhere. In a speech in Madison, Wisconsin this afternoon he made clear he will not be pushed aside and is not only in the race for reelection, he will beat Donald Trump. That is that. … Continue reading →

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