Category Archives: politics

Senate File 75 Gets Real

Posted on May 10, 2026 by Paul Deaton

When Governor Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 75 into law on April 11, 2025, the legislative fight gave way to an organized implementation that changed the politics of affected counties. The law requires Johnson, Story, and Black Hawk counties—those with … Continue reading →

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Post Convention Organizing

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Paul Deaton

With the county convention in the rear view mirror, it’s time to organize for the Democratic primary. Our votes are important, yet three races are at the top of the list here: the U.S. Senate race between Zach Wahls and … Continue reading →

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Letters To Elected Officials

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Paul Deaton

Dishes don’t wash themselves, so I went to the kitchen and started cleaning up. Each of us in the household does their share of work, and I like nothing better than clean plates and silverware waiting for supper. Being a … Continue reading →

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An Unforgiven Year

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Paul Deaton

This week was the one-year anniversary of the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump. In my view, he and his sycophants can not be forgiven for the pain and suffering caused in 12 months. Long before he was president I … Continue reading →

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No, We’re Not In An ‘Ideological War’

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Paul Deaton

There is little to say about the death by gun violence of Charlie Kirk. Too many U.S. citizens die of gun violence and the Congress can, and should do something to prevent more death and destruction. On the other hand, … Continue reading →

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A New Grassroots Politics

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Paul Deaton

If I had a nickel for every time someone said today’s Democrats need to get in the game, I’d be rich. The trouble is what do Democrats do differently to overcome the Republican advantage in Iowa? Democrat Catelin Drey is … Continue reading →

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What About Our Stuff?

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Paul Deaton

The decision to close the Iowa Historical Society Research Center in Iowa City has been made. On Saturday, Aug. 23, I participated in a rally to reverse the decision in a packed room at the Iowa City Public Library. The … Continue reading →

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View Toward Tomorrow

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Paul Deaton

We all have access to the news, so I need not recap what happened during the Nov. 5 election. Suffice it the front face for the Heritage Foundation, which is the front face for right-wing billionaires like Charles Koch and … Continue reading →

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Kamala Harris And The A Word

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Editor’s Note: Alice Miranda Ollstein and Megan Messerly are must-read authors this election cycle. Abortion faded from the spotlight. Harris is trying to bring it back Megan Messerly and Alice Miranda Ollstein for Politico Democrats for the last month have … Continue reading →

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Normalization Of The Crazy

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Public polling before the primary showed Democrat Christina Bohannan with an edge over Mariannette Miller-Meeks, within the margin of error. In her first match up with the Iowa City Democrat, Miller-Meeks won easily, 162,947 to 142,173. Erosion of her margin … Continue reading →

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