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Todd Dorman
I’m a columnist, editorial writer and blogger for The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I write about local and state government, politics, social issues, children, dogs, barbecue, or whatever shiny thing catches my woefully short attention span. I’ve been here since October 2007, after covering the Statehouse for nearly a decade, and my blog has been online since November 2007. I was student body president of my high school in 1988-89 and that’s the last time I’ll run for anything. Except maybe a free beer or an ice cream truck. Sign up for my Pints & Politics newsletter, or watch my podcast.
Latest Articles by Todd Dorman
Staff Columnists Mar. 14, 2024 10:02 am543d ago
Bill that prohibits cities and counties from approving ordinances requiring builders to replace topsoil on finished construction sites failed to pass. GOP lawmakers may move to undo that.
Staff Columnists Mar. 8, 2024 11:31 am549d ago
When Christopher Gadsden presented colonial Marines with a flag he designed depicting a coiled rattlesnake over the words “Don’t Tread On Me,” It’s doubtful he knew it would someday be affixed to the rear end of horseless vehicles traveling at great speeds.
Guest Columnists Mar. 4, 2024 9:51 am553d ago
In its most recent opinion survey on climate change, researchers at Yale University found that while most Iowans believe that humans are causing climate change, only 37% said climate change has affected them personally. This is where the being robbed blind comes in.
Staff Columnists Mar. 4, 2024 9:57 am553d ago
House File 2544 prescribes what sort of civics and history should bet taught to Iowa students. Politicians writing detailed curriculum. What could go wrong?
Staff Columnists Feb. 29, 2024 5:00 am557d ago
Let’s break free of our Golden Dome of Wisdom for a moment and ponder the future. And the future I’m …
Staff Columnists Feb. 25, 2024 5:00 am561d ago
Here in Iowa, Republicans control the governor’s office, the Senate and the House. We have a Republican attorney general, treasurer …
Staff Columnists Feb. 22, 2024 5:00 am564d ago
There were the loaves and fishes, the immaculate conception, and the immaculate reception. “Do you believe in miracles?” Al Michaels …
Staff Columnists Feb. 18, 2024 5:00 am568d ago
Iowa’s Legislature is under a Red Flag Warning. No, dry conditions are not raising fire concerns under our Golden Dome …
Staff Columnists Feb. 15, 2024 8:33 am571d ago
So, the Opportunity Solutions Project’s name sounds great. It’s got opportunity and solutions. Also, Americans love a good project. But …
Staff Columnists Feb. 11, 2024 5:00 am575d ago
So, I was digging in the fridge when I found a carton of eggnog. I remember my mother telling me …
Staff Columnists Feb. 8, 2024 6:20 am578d ago
You gotta wonder why Gov. Kim Reynolds doesn’t simplify her vendetta against transgender Iowans. Have some guts, governor. Give a …
Staff Columnists Feb. 4, 2024 5:00 am582d ago
Sometimes, bad, convoluted and spiteful legislation does die under the Golden Dome of Wisdom, now redder than ever. Amazing, but …
Staff Columnists Feb. 1, 2024 7:24 am585d ago
Gov. Kim Reynolds could have been a collaborator. But, yet again, she chose to be a dictator. Instead of calling …