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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

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 May. 12, 2022 7:00 am319d ago
Four members of the nine-member council recused themselves.
Staff Columnists May. 6, 2022 7:00 am325d ago
So Gov. Kim Reynolds slipped quietly into Marion Wednesday to hold a closed-door meeting with a select group of Linn-Mar …
Staff Columnists May. 4, 2022 8:13 am326d ago
If you think they’ll stop with abortion rights, you haven’t been paying attention.
Staff Columnists May. 1, 2022 7:00 am331d ago
The primary race pits state Rep. Liz Bennett, D-Cedar Rapids, against Joe Zahorik, political director for Ironworkers Local 89
Staff Columnists Apr. 28, 2022 7:00 am333d ago
It’s hollow, cynical political sloganeering at its finest. And it scares the hell out of older white voters.
Staff Columnists Apr. 24, 2022 7:00 am338d ago
He’s one of the state’s clearest, most experienced voices on agricultural policies and the pressing need for improved environmental stewardship.
Staff Columnists Apr. 21, 2022 7:00 am340d ago
His argument is that he brings seriousness and substance to the Senate race.
Staff Columnists Apr. 17, 2022 7:00 am345d ago
A recent letter-writer, for example, claimed I’m “sweltering in hatred.”
Staff Columnists Apr. 15, 2022 2:47 pm345d ago
From the same Legislature that brought us a constitutional amendment making it virtually impossible to regulate firearms and a constitutional …
Staff Columnists Apr. 10, 2022 7:00 am352d ago
It’s an example of how our Republican Legislature often doesn’t listen to Iowans
Staff Columnists Apr. 7, 2022 7:00 am354d ago
And now for something completely different. If you’re sick of my takes on politics, you’re in luck. An email arrived …
Staff Columnists Apr. 3, 2022 7:07 pm357d ago
Iowa lawmakers are poised to kick the debate over carbon pipelines down the road, and past the November election.
Staff Columnists Mar. 31, 2022 7:25 am360d ago
When the department hands out licenses to pollute, the costs to Iowans and our environment are immeasurable.
Letters to the Editor Mar. 30, 2022 6:30 am362d ago
In response to Stan Thornberry’s letter published in the March 27 Gazette, I agree 100 percent with his view of …
Staff Columnists Mar. 27, 2022 7:00 am366d ago
Actually, there is some wisdom under the Golden Dome of Wisdom.