Dominic Dezzutti’s Blog
Privacy: The 21st Century Irony
Before we get too angry about the government violating our privacy, we should realize that privacy really doesn’t exist in the 21st century.
Morse Recall Setting up Potential National Gun Fight
If the recall election of State Sen. John Morse moves forward, it will set up a national battle over gun control right here in our own backyard.
Denver Council Straw Poll Sends Wrong Message to Voters
The straw poll that the Denver City Council will hold on Monday to potenially move forward with recreational marijuana ignores the voice of the voters, who have already made their intentions loud and clear.
Lobato Loss Will Be Better For K-12 Funding
Some education advocates may see the Lobato State Supreme Court ruling as a loss. But time may prove that losing in the Supreme Court may have been the best thing for education funding in Colorado.
Many Sides To The Reprieve Decision
The decision to grant a temporary reprieve has put both capital punishment and how key decisions are made by our elected officials in the spotlight, and they are likely to stay there for some time.
How Will The Sheriffs’ Gun Lawsuit Impact The Gun Conversation?
With 85 percent of Colorado’s sheriffs signed onto an historic lawsuit, it is clear that an entirely new chapter is about to be written in Colorado’s conversation about guns.
Finally, Some Good News For Hickenlooper
Governor Hickenlooper may have had a rough legislative session, but the news he received from some potential gubernatorial opponents should put a smile back on his face.
IRS Scandal to be Boost for Tea Party
The IRS scandal may mean trouble for IRS officials within the Obama Administration, but it means a whole new life of relevance for the Tea Party movement.
Insanity Plea To Put The Focus Back On Mental Health
The most highly publicized insanity plea in Colorado’s recent history should get all of us, including our lawmakers, talking more about mental health in our community, CBSDenver.com blogger Dominic Dezzutti writes.
What To Look For As The 2013 Legislative Session Ends
As the 2013 state legislative session heads into a frantic finale this week, here are three issues to look for and how they may set up future battles this summer and fall.
About This Blog
Dominic Dezzutti, producer of the Colorado Decides debate series, a co-production of CBS4 and Colorado Public Television, looks at the local and national political scene in his CBSDenver.com blog. Read new entries every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Dezzutti writes about federal, state and local matters and how our elected leaders are handling the issues important to Colorado. Dezzutti also produces the Emmy winning Colorado Inside Out on Colorado Public Television.
