Author Archives: Paul Deaton

Iowa Supports Middle East Peace

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Among the groups gearing up for Iowa’s first in the nation presidential caucus is Iowans Supporting Israel (ISI). According to their web site, “Iowa has an important role in the quadrennial selection of our President, we also have the responsibility … Continue reading →

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Climate Change Is Really Political

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Paul Deaton

If one didn’t think the U.S. discussion of climate change was political, think again. U.S. Rep. David McKinley (R-West Virginia), added an amendment to a House appropriations bill to fund the Department of Energy and the U.S. Army Corps of … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Summer Campaign Has Begun

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Paul Deaton

A small group of local, long-time political activists met last week with one of the 80 or so paid organizers for the Coordinated Campaign of the Iowa Democratic Party. Electing Bruce Braley as Iowa’s next U.S. Senator was at the … Continue reading →

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Friday In Iowa: More Summer Reading

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s Note: BFIA returns to The Prairie Progressive: A Newsletter for Iowa’s Progressive Left for Prairie Dog’s summer reading list. More engaging books to read during this exceptionally pleasant summer weather). Five Books You Must Read This Summer By Prairie … Continue reading →

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Iowa U.S. Senate Candidates On Obamacare

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Paul Deaton

At this stage in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race it is important to listen to the other side. Most voters are not engaged in one of the most visible political races in the country, and likely won’t be until much closer … Continue reading →

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Iowa Governor And The Pharisees

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Paul Deaton

When the story, “Governor tells Iowans to ‘repent’ in official proclamation for Christian revival at Capitol” crossed the BFIA inbox, I was dismissive. Governors and other political office holders proclaim a lot of stuff, and Iowans well know the peculiar … Continue reading →

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Veterans Administration Is Not The Problem

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Paul Deaton

“One out of every ten veterans alive today was seriously injured at some point while serving in the military, and three-quarters of those injuries occurred in combat,” according to a 2011 Pew Research survey of veterans. “For many of these … Continue reading →

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Sherrie Taha For Iowa Secretary Of Agriculture

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Sherrie Taha is the Democratic nominee for Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. She is an important part of the statewide ticket, so here is some info about her campaign. Brief Bio Sherrie Taha is a lifelong Democratic activist with over 15 … Continue reading →

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Could Iowa Football Players Form A Union?

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Brother Herky By Nate Willems Earlier this year, the Chicago Regional Director of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that scholarship football players at Northwestern University have the right to form a labor union and bargain with their employer … Continue reading →

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Friday In Iowa: Candidate Contributions

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Requests for political campaign contributions began flowing like flood water through the Coralville Lake after the June primary. Their number over-estimates our capacity for political giving by far. In the event a working person, student or retiree has an extra … Continue reading →

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