Tag Archives: Progressive Community

Book Review: The Hidden History Of Neoliberalism

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Paul Deaton

Thom Hartmann’s latest in the Hidden History Series, The Hidden History of Neoliberalism: How Reaganism Gutted America and How to Restore Its Greatness, is scheduled for release on Sept. 13. Well-written and timely, it takes a deep dive into neoliberalism … Continue reading →

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Feature Friday: Progressive Action For The Common Good

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Paul Deaton

One of the most active progressive groups one never hears about outside their Quad-Cities base is Progressive Action for the Common Good. “As progressives, we empower people to take action for positive change and social justice by coordinating a network … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Hidden History Of American Oligarchy

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Paul Deaton

In The Hidden History of American Oligarchy: Reclaiming Our Democracy from the Ruling Class, Thom Hartmann recounts three periods of increased hegemony of oligarchs in American society. He posits that with the inauguration of Joe Biden as president on Jan. … Continue reading →

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Patriotism And Politics In The United States

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Paul Deaton

Patriotism and Politics in the United States A Guest Post by Ralph Scharnau As we celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, it seems appropriate to reflect on the founding of the American Republic. The patriots of the Revolutionary War era … Continue reading →

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Thomas Jefferson to Ho Chi Minh

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Paul Deaton

Thomas Jefferson to Ho Chi Minh: The Long Road of the Declaration of Independence A Guest Post by Gary Sanders Hostilities between England and the American colonies had been brewing for years, but boiled over in the skirmish between English … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Freedom Is The Freedom Of Expression

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Paul Deaton

The Most Important Freedom is the Freedom of Expression By Ralph Scharnau Freedom of expression or speech is the most fundamental right in the United States. It means citizens have the right to freely express themselves and their opinions. Although … Continue reading →

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We’ve Got To Do Something

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Paul Deaton

Over the weekend Erin Murphy, a Lee Enterprises Des Moines-based reporter, said it was quiet in Iowa’s congressional primary races. “Perhaps in the coming weeks and months, some of these quieter primary races will become more crowded,” Murphy wrote in … Continue reading →

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Independence Day 2019

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Paul Deaton

Happy Independence Day… reluctantly. I’ve not been a fan of the Independence Day holiday since military service. It’s not that I paid much attention to it previously. As a military officer I had time to reflect on the meaning of … Continue reading →

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Prairie Dog’s Summer Reading List 2018

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Paul Deaton

Reprinted with permission from the Summer 2018 issue of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. The Prairie Progressive is funded entirely by reader subscription, available only in hard copy for $12/yr. Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City … Continue reading →

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Help For Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Paul Deaton

A lot of pixels have been spilled over the primary election win of Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on June 26. Regardless of the methods of her election or her platform — or the buzz around beating 10-term incumbent Joe Crowley in … Continue reading →

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