Tag Archives: politics

Iowa Weekend Politics

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Paul Deaton

When I began writing for Blog for Iowa in 2009, I covered individual political events like the state hall of fame ceremonies and the special election of Curt Hanson. In reading those old posts, I remembered I also wrote advocacy … 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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Dr. James Zogby Joins Veterans For Peace on Armistice Day

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Paul Deaton

IOWA CITY — On Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, beginning at 11 a.m. CST, the local chapter of Veterans For Peace will hold three public events in Iowa City to re-dedicate ourselves to the work of peace. Members of the public … Continue reading →

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Know Your Rights

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Paul Deaton

ICE rolled out “Operation Midway Blitz” in Chicago yesterday. News media reported federal troops had been positioned at Great Lakes Naval Station in Chicago for more than a week, and the president announced his plans to kick off their activities … Continue reading →

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Electricity Today

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Paul Deaton

There is a lot of chatter in the national news media about the price of electricity. We are apparently in a war with China over dominance in artificial intelligence, which requires a lot of electricity. National Public Radio reported, “Electricity … 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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Budget Bills Pass

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Paul Deaton

While I was sleeping early Friday morning, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the rescission bill which claws back funds approved by Congress in a bipartisan process. Republicans rescinded parts of previous spending agreements they didn’t like, which were needed … Continue reading →

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If It’s About Workforce

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Paul Deaton

In the spiritual struggle against the sin of liberalism the Republican majority’s sights turned to the regent institutions. This session, a new legislative committee will deal specifically with higher education policy. Leading the effort is Republican Rep. Taylor Collins from … Continue reading →

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Senior Network: Activated!

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Paul Deaton

My cohort of septuagenarian and octogenarian political activist friends organized an event before the primary. (Some nonagenarians are still around, yet are taking a well-deserved break. Their work beginning with the Adlai Stevenson campaign is appreciated, they earned their spurs). … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Art of Power

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Paul Deaton

The Art of Power: My Story as America’s First Woman Speaker of the House by Nancy Pelosi is a solid read from a person at the center of American politics since first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in … Continue reading →

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