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Author Archives: Paul Deaton
I am Chelsea Manning
The corporate media became fixated on an aspect of Chelsea Manning’s defense by attorney David Coombs, that he suffered from gender identity disorder, after the verdict was rendered Wednesday. It’s news that Manning read a statement titled, “The Next Stage … Continue reading
Posted in Peace, Veterans
Tagged Bradley Manning, Chelsea Manning, civil disobedience, Courage to Resist, Veterans for Peace, whistleblower, wikileaks
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Al Gore's Optimism
Wednesday, the Washington Post published an Ezra Klein interview with former vice president Al Gore, titled, “Al Gore explains why he’s optimistic about stopping global warming.” Gore finds there is reason to be optimistic that public sentiment is changing regarding … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, Environment
Tagged al gore, climate change, Ezra Klein
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Quad City Fed Notes Civil Rights March Anniversary
A note from the Quad City Federation of Labor: Brothers and Sisters, On Wednesday, Aug. 28, communities across the country, and indeed across the world, will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights March on Washington D.C. The … Continue reading
Posted in civil rights, Labor
Tagged I Have A Dream, labor, march on Washington, Martin Luther King Jr., PACG
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Iowa's Flight to No Preference
Chad Brown of Ankeny, “the co-chairman of the Polk County Republican Party, has resigned and changed his party registration to independent, saying the GOP has become too conservative and is condoning “hateful” rhetoric,” reported Kathie Obradovich, political columnist for the Des … Continue reading
We're All Bloggers
Richard Engel of NBC news testified to the United Nations Security Council on July 17, “’We’re all bloggers and punks and rebels with cameras. There is absolutely no respect for career journalists anymore,’ said Engel, who was kidnapped by pro-regime … Continue reading
Posted in National News
Tagged corporate media, Richard Engel, Syria
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'Iowa Women Deserve Better' Rally
DES MOINES– From the desk of Matt Sinovic, executive director of Progress Iowa. Progress Iowa to hold “Iowa Women Deserve Better” rally at state capitol Featured speakers include Rep. Marti Anderson, Senator Jack Hatch, Rep. Tyler Olson, and Rep. Beth … Continue reading
Posted in Branstad, womens rights
Tagged GOP and women's rights, local events, Progress Iowa, women's health
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Iowa's First District Democratic Primary Race
(AUTHOR’S NOTE: Since I live in the second district, I won’t be writing a lot about this race, but felt it important to acknowledge what’s going on in the first district. My views do not represent those of our beloved … Continue reading
Posted in 2014 Election Campaign
Tagged 2014 Primary, Democratic party, Iowa District 1
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Monday Event Roundup
Thursday, Aug. 22, Progressive Action for the Common Good Community Networking Night. Evan Burger from Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement (Iowa CCI) will be presenting on Iowa CCI’s hot new campaigns in the Quad Cities. 6 p.m. Cobblestone Place – … Continue reading
This Week on the Fallon Forum– Hope for the Great March
Dear Friends, Beyond any impact next year’s Great March for Climate Action may have on the climate crisis itself, eight months of communal living will have a profound effect on us marchers. I pondered this recently after an abrupt, almost … Continue reading
Posted in Fallon Forum
Tagged fallon forum, Great march for climate action
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More Certainty Humans Cause Climate Change
The fifth assessment report, part one, from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is due to be published in September. Think Progress has obtained a draft copy in advance and the report indicates it is 95 percent likely that human … Continue reading
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