Category Archives: Progressive Community

Iowa Agriculture, Sustainability and the Commodities Boom

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Agriculture, Sustainability and the Commodities Boom by Paul Deaton If the 84th Iowa General Assembly is anything, it has been a battleground for competing ideologies. To call it Armageddon, the scene of a final battle between good and evil … Continue reading →

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At a Forum in Mount Vernon, Iowa

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Paul Deaton

At a Forum in Mount Vernon, Iowa by Paul DeatonThis Saturday, Iowa Legislators headed out to communicate with the public across the state. Armed with talking points and hope, to meet with constituents, hither and yon they came and a … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton[Editors' Note: Following is a weekly recap of stories from Des Moines that came through the Weekend Editor's in-box in the fifth week of … Continue reading →

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Iowans to be Taken for a Ride

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowans to be Taken for a Ride by Paul Deaton Okay, it is starting to sink in that the role of the Iowa House of Representatives is to provide entertainment for us while members of the House Appropriations Committee try … Continue reading →

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For Young Iowans is it Jobs or Education?

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

For Young Iowans is it Jobs or Education? by Paul DeatonWhat is a progressive to do when young, educated Iowans are leaving the state in droves, leaving an aging population and in many ways, taking our hope for a progressive … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: Following is a weekly recap of stories from Des Moines that came through the Weekend Editor's in-box in the fourth week … Continue reading →

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Organizing Iowa's Communities

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Organizing Iowa's Communities A Message from Democracy for America's Matt Blizek [Editor's Note: Blog for Iowa has its roots in Democracy for America and from time to time, we pass along messages from our national organization. As noted on our … Continue reading →

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Framing the Iowa House: A Progressive Guide

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Framing the Iowa House: A Progressive Guide by Paul Deaton“Put this into perspective by comparing removal of I-Jobs signs to the Taliban tearing down the Buddhas of Bamyan…The Taliban thought the Buddhas were idolatrous.“The key challenge for progressives this legislative … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressives Discuss 2012

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Progressives Discuss 2012 by Paul Deaton As the 84th Iowa General Assembly gets off to a slow start, some Progressives discussed prospects for the 2012 election over coffee last week. There is hope that the partisan votes in the … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: Following is a weekly recap of stories from Des Moines that came through the Weekend Editor's in-box in the third week … Continue reading →

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