Reposted by Paul DeatonBlog for Iowa @blogforiowa.bsky.social · 5h#iowa There's not going to be a steel mill. That is all. 2133
Reposted by Paul DeatonPaul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 11hNot sure how I feel about wearing a bracelet with my barcode on it at the clinic. I mean, they do generate income by scanning me in, and I want them to continue in business. All the same... 001
Reposted by Paul DeatonBlog for Iowa @blogforiowa.bsky.social · 6hA Stock Trading Ban With a Garbage-Truck-Sized Loophole zachwahls.substack.com/p/a-stock-tr... #hinson #mmm #iowazachwahls.substack.comA Stock Trading Ban With a Garbage-Truck-Sized LoopholeAshley Hinson and Mariannette Miller-Meeks want credit for banning congressional stock trading. Here’s what their bill actually does, and what a real ban would look like. 042
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 6hPollster called. I took the call. Asked them to repeat company name but I didn't recognize. Out of Wisconsin. It was about HD91. They asked whether I would vote for a Republican state house rep to hold limits on a Democratic governor, and other combinations. I wouldn't answer, but interesting Q. 110
Reposted by Paul DeatonLabLizard @lablizard.bsky.social · 8hWhat about the air pollution associated with steel plants? What fuel will they use? 011
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 11hNot sure how I feel about wearing a bracelet with my barcode on it at the clinic. I mean, they do generate income by scanning me in, and I want them to continue in business. All the same... 001
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 13hGovernor Reynolds will convene the General Assembly of Iowa on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., for a special session with the sole and singular purpose of enacting amendments to the state’s Major Economic Growth Attraction (MEGA) program. 010
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 17h“We’re going to mine it in America. We’re going to mill it in America, and we’re going to make it in America,” Miller-Meeks said. Yeah, right. The profits go to an Indian company called Essar Group, which owns Mesabi Metallics. 110
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 18hA new project: downsizing... Poetry Project Sept. 29, 2026 pauldeaton.com/2026/09/29/p...pauldeaton.comPoetry Project Sept. 29, 2026The project I am starting today is pragmatic. I have too many books of poetry, so I am getting rid of some of them. It began with removing all of the books from eight 23-inch shelves, and from othe… 000
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 18hThe proposed Mesabi Metallics deal is interesting because we know little about it. Questions: 1. What will they make? 2. In 2012, Iowa gave Orascom $59.1 million in incentives. Will Mesabi get more? 3. Orascom sold their plant. Can Mesabi sell? 4, Will Iowa construction workers be required? 230
Reposted by Paul DeatonSenator Tammy Baldwin @baldwin.senate.gov · 29/09/2026Farmers who have worked hard and played by the rules are now on the verge of financial collapse because the war in Iran is squeezing them on all sides. It doesn’t have to be like this — the president is choosing for it to be like this. 3218677
Reposted by Paul DeatonSilvia Secchi @profsecchi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026There are so many things wrong with this piece of prot- from mining the ore in Northern Minnesota to the substitution of Canadian and Mexican steel but the usual massive overselling of temporary construction jobs always irritates the crap out of me.theguardian.comTrump unveils plan for $15bn Iowa steel plant he calls biggest in US historyTrump unveils plan for Iowa steel plant as he seeks midterms boost amid flagging Republican hopes 2153
Reposted by Paul DeatonJosh Turek @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026When I played for Team USA, I learned the importance of working as a team. The only team Ashley Hinson is on is her own. I will always be Team Iowa. 37028
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026A month out, Iowa poised for a political turn www.stormlake.com/stories/a-mo...stormlake.comA month out, Iowa poised for a political turn - Storm Lake Times PilotIowa is setting up for a course correction one month out from the November midterm elections. The Republicans’ 10-year grip over the state’s politics is slipping. Iowa is aiming to elect a … 000
Reposted by Paul DeatonElinor A. Levin @levinforiowa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Vote for people who will show up and listen. Vote out people who ignore you. Vote. 081
Reposted by Paul DeatonJon Green @modestholdings.com · 28/09/2026Fire up the campaign video machine, Iowa Democrats. 49624
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Garden still producing. Hot peppers, tomatoes, collards, eggplant, tomatillos. 010
Reposted by Paul DeatonJ Patrick White @jpatrickic.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The President calls Iowans “troubled people” and Miller-Meeks, Hinson & Bird stand silent beside him? Best evidence yet that they don’t represent Iowa or Iowans. 022
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The new steel plant in Eastern Iowa? Mesabi Metallics is looking at bringing ore pellets from its Northern Minnesota mines (in the Mesabi range) down river and processing them in an electric arc furnace. That is, with 7.5 million annual tons to begin, they are going to need a LOT of electricity. 220
Reposted by Paul DeatonSenator Tammy Baldwin @baldwin.senate.gov · 28/09/2026Today marks 7 months of Trump’s war in Iran. That’s 7 months of Republicans choosing to raise your gas prices. 46319
Reposted by Paul DeatonLittle Village @littlevillage.bsky.social · 28/09/2026"I support our law enforcement officials and their efforts to work in an environment that respects their service to our community," writes Mary Mascher, former state representative.littlevillagemag.comLetter to the editor: We can build a new jail while working to reduce the jail population - Little VillageBy Mary Mascher, former state representative and retired educator I support the bond issue for the new jail. As a former elected official, educator, community activist, and long-time volunteer I also ... 011
Reposted by Paul DeatonBlog for Iowa @blogforiowa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026My post today on BFIA. Rs are counting on three things: 1- IA-04; 2- a gazillion dollars worth of non-stop ads trashing the Dem candidates, activating the amygdalae (the part of the brain primarily responsible for managing fear) of voters; 3- using that fear to jump start their GOTV strategy.blogforiowa.comIowa GOP Chair Thinks Negative Advertising Is AwesomeI was going to review the most recent Iowa Press episode with Iowa GOP chair Jeff Kaufmann but you’ll have to go find it yourself. It’s easily findable right there on the Iowa Press web… 455
Reposted by Paul DeatonEmily Gorcenski @emily.gorcen.ski · 28/09/2026Here’s the most incredible story you’ll read today. A small plane with four people aboard crashes in a field. Another pilot witnesses it. That pilot happens to be flying a bunch of skydivers. They offer to jump to assist, are given permission. The skydivers happen to be EMTs. Everyone survives.wisn.comSkydivers alert emergency crews, assist after plane crashes near East Troy airportFour people were aboard the single-engine plane when it went down in a cornfield near Carvers School Road in East Troy at about 1:30 p.m. 12099972568
Reposted by Paul Deatonjoevolk.bsky.social @joevolk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I think this is a relevant book for our times: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big...en.wikipedia.orgThe Big Myth - Wikipedia 111
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I Approve of Trump’s Ad by Paul Krugman paulkrugman.substack.com/p/i-approve-...paulkrugman.substack.comI Approve of Trump’s AdNo, I haven’t lost my mind 021
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026This should be good. Phil Hemingway is noted for his antagonistic presence at public meetings such as the Iowa City Community School Board and Coralville City Council. I expect Jon Green will hold his own. Event is planned to be live streamed on the League's Facebook page. 020
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I remember in the late 1990s when the Solon community decided we needed a more substantial library. Almost everyone helped build the new one, which celebrated 25 years on Saturday. Library Building Celebrates 25 Years pauldeaton.com/2026/09/28/l...pauldeaton.comLibrary Building Celebrates 25 YearsSolon Public Library Our public library celebrated the 25th anniversary of opening the new building with cupcakes and community on Saturday, Sept. 29. It was a great reunion with so many people who… 010
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026"Rat numbers on the rise in D.C." How to control the rat numbers? Train the humans : NPR www.npr.org/2026/09/28/n...npr.orgHow to limit the rat numbers? Train the humansD.C.'s Rat Rangers take anyone who is interested on night time safaris through some of the Capitol's filthiest back alleys to learn the way of the rats, and to be better humans. 100
Reposted by Paul DeatonMs Smart @mssmart.bsky.social · 28/09/2026There’s a rhythm to living in the city. Grocery store cart maneuvering. Driving & switching lanes or scooting over for a car to pass. Walking across streets en masse. The ritual of exchanged pleasantries while being seated at a restuarant. Downcast eyes or friendly hellos when encountering others. 071
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 28/09/2026This seems like a positive, although not enough of one to start frequenting the Pedmall after dark. Too many knifings, shootings, and fights. Appreciate the city council on this, though. 010
Reposted by Paul DeatonAlice Miranda Ollstein @alicemiranda.bsky.social · 27/09/2026"In just the past few months, members of Trump’s Cabinet and agency heads have regularly found themselves blindsided, overruled or scrambling to implement the president’s announcements on some of the most sensitive issues in their portfolios." www.politico.com/news/magazin...politico.comServing at his pleasure: What it’s like to be in Trump’s CabinetWhat it’s like to be in Donald Trump’s Cabinet. 174
Reposted by Paul DeatonBlog for Iowa @blogforiowa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Paul Deaton on BFIA today. What If WOTUS Definitions Change? "The question Iowa should be asking as this proposed change moves forward is how will the state protect our waters? Comments remain open until October 9." 6338589.hs-sites.com/your-action-...blogforiowa.comWhat If WOTUS Definitions Change?Intermittent stream in a roadside ditch. This is the beginning of the final push toward the general election, with 37 days to go. Democratic victories are in the air, and the scent is intoxicating.… 111
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 27/09/2026"The Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have called for rule making to change how WOTUS (waters of the United States) is defined in the Clean Water Act." What If WOTUS Definitions Change? blogforiowa.com/2026/09/27/w...blogforiowa.comWhat If WOTUS Definitions Change?Intermittent stream in a roadside ditch. This is the beginning of the final push toward the general election, with 37 days to go. Democratic victories are in the air, and the scent is intoxicating.… 032
Reposted by Paul DeatonJoyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Tonight, pictures of chickens. It’s been a long week. We deserve some down time. joycevance.substack.com/p/some-chick...joycevance.substack.comSome ChickensIt’s very good to be a chicken. 52141595
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Sounds like second string is on the field: "have been in communication with the lobby firm..." "Suspicious," indeed. Iowa lawmakers could return for special session on steel plant tax incentives before midterms iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/09/25/i...iowacapitaldispatch.comIowa lawmakers could return for special session on steel plant tax incentives before midterms • Iowa Capital DispatchA Democratic lawmaker called the timing of the potential special session "suspicious" as it comes weeks before the Nov. 3, 2026 election. 010
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 27/09/2026If true, wtf? Let's make it harder for plain folk in a high oil price environment. 010
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 26/09/2026No wonder the president hasn't met the pope. Too much competition. Several hundred thousand people gather for Pope Leo’s mass in Paris | Religion News | Al Jazeera www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/...aljazeera.comSeveral hundred thousand people gather for Pope Leo’s mass in ParisVatican estimates 700,000 people in attendance as the Catholic religious leader continues four-day tour of France. 000
Reposted by Paul DeatonSenator Tammy Baldwin @baldwin.senate.gov · 26/09/2026Working families never wanted this war, but they are the ones paying for it. 53911
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Why I was at the library => The building we built is 25 years old. Great reunion with community members associated with our library. 020
Reposted by Paul DeatonLady Haha @lensman23.bsky.social · 26/09/2026An actual cartoon from Dutch cartoonist Siegfried Woldhek. 376135903860
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Drove by our UIowa Health clinic today and it occurred to me they have multiple offices everywhere in the county, sometime close to each other. I believe there should and will be a come to Jesus meeting with them about overhead. No sane business would operate like that. 100
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Long conversation with Meghann Foster at the Solon Public Library today. She's running unopposed in Iowa Senate District 43. I don't know a lot, but I predict she will well-represent her constituents in the legislature. 000
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 26/09/2026District 2 supervisor candidates Jon Green and Phil Hemingway will be at the Solon Public Library on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. 000
Reposted by Paul DeatonPaul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Today Is Nuclear Abolition Day Learn more about the risks of nuclear war with Daniel Ellsberg in this 29-minute film. blogforiowa.com/2026/09/26/t...blogforiowa.comToday Is Nuclear Abolition DayNew Documentary Featuring Daniel Ellsberg on the Increasing Danger of Nuclear War Earlier this year, growing concerns about the increased potential for the use of nuclear weapons led the respected … 012
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Reading about the 1790s and how singing was an important part of life, both individually and communally. What happened to that? 000
Reposted by Paul DeatonRob Sand @robsandia.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Iowa’s Medicaid privatization has been a disaster—driving up costs, denying care, and putting corporate profits ahead of your health. I’ll end it on day one. 54515
Paul Deaton @pauldeaton-ia.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Eliminating Nuclear Weapons: an Urgent Existential Threat by Dr. Robert Dodge www.commondreams.org/opinion/elim...commondreams.orgEliminating Nuclear Weapons: an Urgent Existential Threat | Common DreamsAt this time of great peril, it is also a time of great opportunity if only we will act. We know how to build these weapons, and we know how to take them apart. 000
