Category Archives: Nuclear Disarmament

An Open Letter to Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley on the New START Treaty

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Paul Deaton

An Open Letter to Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley on the New START Treaty December 19, 2010 Dear Senator Grassley:I am writing to urge you to vote for ratification of the New START Treaty between the United States and the Russian … Continue reading →

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On Iowa Nuclear Abolition Activists

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

On Iowa Nuclear Abolition Activists by Paul Deaton “Steve and all of his co-defendants stood with their hands raised in blessing as he said, 'May you go in peace and have a safe, happy holiday.'“ An Iowan would have really … Continue reading →

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Senate Debates New START Treaty

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Senate Debates New START Treaty by Paul DeatonIf you are reading this post, you may be familiar with Blog for Iowa's hope to ratify the New START Treaty between the United States and the Russian Federation. Thank you for your … Continue reading →

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BFIA New START Treaty Update

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Paul Deaton

BFIA New START Treaty Update by Paul DeatonThere have been a lot of developments towards ratification of the New START Treaty between the United States and the Russian Federation since today's article posted at 5AM. Here is a brief update: … Continue reading →

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BFIA Last Post on New START (We Hope)

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Paul Deaton

BFIA Last Post on New START (We Hope) by Paul Deaton Now that former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and President George H. W. Bush have added their names to the long, bipartisan list of supporters of the New START … Continue reading →

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Iowa, Indonesia and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa, Indonesia and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty by Paul Deaton“It is a sad day when Indonesia is willing to lead on a ban of nuclear testing, and the United States is not. Such an idea should give Iowans pause.“Little … Continue reading →

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Iowa and the Grand Bargain over New START

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa and the Grand Bargain over New START by Paul Deaton “What we do know is that we dislike the quid pro quo haggling between Senator Kyl and the administration over national security, especially when it appears that Senator Kyl … Continue reading →

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Iowa is Watching Arizona Senator Jon Kyl

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa is Watching Arizona Senator Jon Kyl by Paul Deaton “Word of the negotiations between the administration and Senator Kyl make proponents of nuclear abolition ill. At the same time, we won't give up on the modest step towards nuclear … Continue reading →

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Iowa Senators Should Show Bipartisanship by Ratifying New START

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Senators Should Show Bipartisanship by Ratifying New START by Paul Deaton The corporate media is reducing what happened in the 2010 midterm election to a ”red wave that swept across the nation.” While the election is over, little, if … Continue reading →

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An Iowa View of the ICBM Hiccup

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Paul Deaton

An Iowa View of the ICBM Hiccup by Paul Deaton “If, instead of taking six minutes to make the decision whether to retaliate against a state who launched a nuclear attack against the United States or its allies, couldn't we … Continue reading →

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