Author Archives: Paul Deaton

5 Things From Our Democratic Leader

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Jennifer Konfrst is the Iowa House Democratic Leader. She sent the following message as the Republican National Convention was wrapping up on Thursday: It’s been a tough couple of weeks and it’s time to just call it out. With constant … Continue reading →

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Vouchers Bust A Budget

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Paul Deaton

The Iowa school voucher program, enacted into law by Republicans, is going to be expensive. Private schools are ramping up to use the newly arriving funds. Last Saturday, I attended a high school class reunion in Davenport where a group … Continue reading →

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Boundary Waters Bye, Bye?

Posted on July 17, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Will outdoors enthusiasts rise up to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness? They already did. In 2023, the Biden administration took action to protect the most popular American wilderness area from sulfide ore copper mining and its pollution of … Continue reading →

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Better Things To Do During The RNC

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Paul Deaton

This week Republicans gather in Wisconsin for their National Convention. On Monday, Iowa’s own Jeff Kaufmann nominated the convicted criminal for president. Readers may ask, “Why would I care about that?” Here are things you could do instead of engaging … Continue reading →

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Biden’s Oval Office Address July 14, 2024

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Paul Deaton
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What Does The Pennsylvania Shooting Mean?

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Responding to Shooting at Campaign Event for Former President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, … Continue reading →

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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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