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Author Archives: Paul Deaton
Dealing with Low Wages in Iowa
In adding my congratulations to Mike Owen for his promotion as executive director of the Iowa Policy Project, I also suggest readers check out his latest blog post titled, “We promise: We won’t cook burgers.” It is about the spurious … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa Policy Project, minimum wage, Progressive Community
Tagged living wage, minimum wage, wages
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Iowa's Culture of Climate Change
David Biello of Slate wrote an opinion piece in Newsday titled, “Why Don’t Farmers Believe in Climate Change,” on July 16. Link to the article here or here, but here’s a spoiler alert: it’s the Farm Bureau. I commented on … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, Environment, Farming
Tagged climate change, environment, Iowa Farm Bureau, Iowa farmers, The Climate Reality Project
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It's a Gatsby Kind of Summer
The story about the termination of Special Agent in Charge Larry Hedlund of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation won’t be going away soon. Ryan Foley of the Associated Press picked up the story, which is garnering some national attention. … Continue reading
Posted in Branstad, Iowa in the News
Tagged 2014 Midterm Election, Debi Durham, Larry Hedlund, terry branstad
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There Ought to Be a Better Law
By Donald Kaul The Trayvon Martin verdict shows that with “Stand Your Ground” laws, it’s your word against theirs and they’re dead. I wasn’t too surprised when do-it-yourself vigilante George Zimmerman was found not guilty of murdering Trayvon Martin. The … Continue reading
Posted in gun control, Progressive Community
Tagged Donald Kaul, gun control, stand your ground, Trayvon Martin
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Branstad One of the Worst
Just received in our inbox from Troy Price, Executive Director of the Iowa Democratic Party. TERRY BRANSTAD NAMED ONE OF AMERICA’S WORST GOVERNORS DES MOINES – A recently released report has named Terry Branstad as one of America’s Worst Governors. … Continue reading
Posted in Progressive Community
Tagged Citizens for Ethics, Iowa Democratic Party, politics, Scott Brennan, terry branstad, Troy Price
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An Iowa Temp Worker Bill of Rights?
In a strip mall in Cedar Rapids, a temp agency opens at 6 a.m., ready to place workers in temporary jobs. A registered applicant can enter the waiting room, sign in on a clipboard at the counter, and wait for … Continue reading
Posted in Labor, Progressive Community
Tagged labor, labor unions, off-shoring, outsourcing, subcontracting, temp workers
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Reapers Salute Drones in Des Moines
Note in our inbox from Aaron Jorgensen-Briggs. PAIR OF REAPERS SALUTE DRONES ON FLEUR AVENUE Upset about possibility of drone base not being placed in Iowa, duo says yes to death and no to life DES MOINES- (CPM News Services) … Continue reading
Great March for Climate Action Accepting Applications
DES MOINES- The Great March for Climate Action announced today that it is now ready to formally accept applications from prospective marchers interested in participating in next year’s eight-month, 2,980-mile trek from Los Angeles to Washington, DC. The Marcher Application … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, Ed Fallon, Environment
Tagged climate change, environment, Great march for climate action
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'Environmental Concerns' at Grinnell's Faulconer Gallery
Margaret Whiting of Waterloo will be exhibiting her artwork at the Faulconer Gallery at Grinnell College from July 19 until Sept. 8. The exhibit is titled, “Environmental Concerns,” and according to the gallery website, “Whiting carves, alters and recombines science … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Environment
Tagged art, environment, Margaret Whiting, printmaking
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Take Action on Climate Change
Last week was arguably the best summer weather we have had in many years. Temperatures were moderate and humidity low; some rain, but not too much; and glorious partly cloudy skies coupled with a light breeze. A bit of imitation … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change
Tagged CO2 emissions, environment, Iowa's environment, The Climate Reality Project
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