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Author Archives: Paul Deaton
Face Of The #ClimateChange Marchers
The Great March for Climate Action is in Colorado as they make their way to Washington D.C. this fall. This recent video from the march provides a snapshot of who the marchers are. To learn more, click here. To donate, … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, Progressive Community
Tagged climate change, Climate change events, Ed Fallon, Great march for climate action
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Iowa's U.S. Senate Race Defined
The U.S. Senate race is at the top of the 2014 Midterm election ticket with Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Waterloo), who ran unopposed in yesterday’s primary election, facing off with State Senator Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) who decisively cleared a field … Continue reading
Posted in 2014 Election Campaign
Tagged Bruce Braley, Iowa politics, joni ernst
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Hatch For Iowa Governor
A letter from Jack and Sonja Hatch dated May 30, 2014: We will celebrate 28 years of marriage today, and we’re having the same experience many couples do: it’s hard to believe the time has gone by so fast. We … Continue reading
Posted in 2014 Election Campaign, Jack Hatch
Tagged 2014 Midterm Election, Jack Hatch
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The Problem Is A Decade Of War
General Shinseki’s Resignation Will Solve Nothing SAINT LOUIS, Mo.– General Eric Shinseki has resigned his position as secretary of the Veterans Administration (VA). Now what? When will we start the real debate the nation must have about turning away from … Continue reading
Posted in Peace, Veterans
Tagged Iowa veterans for peace, Peace, Shinseki, Veterans for Peace
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Iowa's Summer Politics Kickoff
The Associated Press released a summary of the Iowa primary races over the Memorial Day weekend and tomorrow the voting will end, framing the summer and fall campaign. Going into election day, here is what to watch for: The front … Continue reading
Posted in 2014 Election Campaign
Tagged Iowa politics
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Obstruction Of Climate Change Mitigation in Coal Country
Leadership on what matters most for our future will come from outside the United States. It’s not that Americans are bad people— for the most part, we aren’t. However, many of us have mistaken the advancement of bad ideas as … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, National News
Tagged climate change, energy
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Iowa Media Is Biased – No Kidding
Iowa’s first in the nation caucuses have resulted in a type of local media bias that favors Republicans. This became increasingly evident during the 2012 presidential election campaign, when President Obama was without serious opposition among Democrats, and a field … Continue reading
Iowa Hosts Physicians For Social Responsibility
CEDAR RAPIDS– Iowa played host to the national organization Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) from May 6 through 10 at the Hotel at Kirkwood. Iowa held center stage for meetings convened by national and international leaders of the 52 year … Continue reading
Posted in Peace, Sustainability
Tagged climate change, environment, Kirkwood Community College, nuclear abolition, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Rep. Sally Stutsman, Sen. Rob Hogg, Senator Tom Harkin
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Sine Die? Not So Fast!
DES MOINES— Governor Branstad’s office released an end of session message for the 85th Iowa General Assembly at 8:41 a.m. yesterday, saying, “despite the partisan tone of the session, we are pleased there was agreement on the majority of our … Continue reading
Posted in 2014 Election Campaign, Iowa Legislature
Tagged Bruce Braley, Iowa legislative session 2014, Iowa Legislature, joni ernst, Linda Upmeyer, mike gronstal, terry branstad
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To Amend In Iowa Get Moving
IOWA CITY— We can thank Move to Amend for the sentences “corporations are not people,” and “money is not free speech.” Now what? David Cobb, one of the founders of the organization, didn’t have an answer at the Iowa City … Continue reading
