Joe Dorman
@joed4ok.bsky.social
Former state representative in SW OK and 2014 Democratic nominee for governor of Oklahoma. Child advocate and still hopeful for our state's future.
I went to the @thetraecrowder.bsky.social show last night at Bricktown Comedy Club - OKC and I can easily say it was filled with many much-needed laughs. Thanks for driving up from Texas, Steve Hines!
November 23, 2025 at 1:39 AM
I went to the @thetraecrowder.bsky.social show last night at Bricktown Comedy Club - OKC and I can easily say it was filled with many much-needed laughs. Thanks for driving up from Texas, Steve Hines!
Mocha sums up my thoughts about today...
November 14, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Mocha sums up my thoughts about today...
Several students and their teacher led a sit-in at Katz Department Store in OKC in August, 1958. We heard stories from three of those students today at the Rotary Club of OKC. Thank you to John Kennedy for moderating the conversation and also his work to see a memorial built to commemorate this
November 5, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Several students and their teacher led a sit-in at Katz Department Store in OKC in August, 1958. We heard stories from three of those students today at the Rotary Club of OKC. Thank you to John Kennedy for moderating the conversation and also his work to see a memorial built to commemorate this
State Superintendent Ryan Walters just announced his resignation on television
September 25, 2025 at 3:48 AM
State Superintendent Ryan Walters just announced his resignation on television
Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy is continuing to build up the number of 5th grade classrooms participating in Oklahoma's Kid Governor program this semester. If you have a student in 5th grade or know a 5th grade teacher who might want to use this FREE curriculum, please check out our website
Oklahoma's Kid Governor®
An award-winning civic education program led by the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy and created by The Connecticut Democracy Center.
ok.kidgovernor.org
September 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy is continuing to build up the number of 5th grade classrooms participating in Oklahoma's Kid Governor program this semester. If you have a student in 5th grade or know a 5th grade teacher who might want to use this FREE curriculum, please check out our website
In this week's #FortheChildren column, @JoeD4OK, OICA CEO discusses the need for civility in the public discussions of the day, and how respecting each other will lead to better policy outcomes. Read the column on our website at oica.org/civility-versu…
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September 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
In this week's #FortheChildren column, @JoeD4OK, OICA CEO discusses the need for civility in the public discussions of the day, and how respecting each other will lead to better policy outcomes. Read the column on our website at oica.org/civility-versu…
What do you do the day after the Rush Springs Watermelon Festival? Why, you make watermelon salsa and watermelon chili, of course! I was out of citrus spices, so I'm trying Old Bay and a little chili powder instead. Let me know if you make it and how you like it!
August 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
What do you do the day after the Rush Springs Watermelon Festival? Why, you make watermelon salsa and watermelon chili, of course! I was out of citrus spices, so I'm trying Old Bay and a little chili powder instead. Let me know if you make it and how you like it!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
A public memorial service for Former Governor George Nigh will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 14, at Crossings Community Church, 14600 North Portland Avenue, Oklahoma City.
A public memorial service for Former Governor George Nigh will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 14, at Crossings Community Church, 14600 North Portland Avenue, Oklahoma City.
August 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
A public memorial service for Former Governor George Nigh will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 14, at Crossings Community Church, 14600 North Portland Avenue, Oklahoma City.
A public memorial service for Former Governor George Nigh will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 14, at Crossings Community Church, 14600 North Portland Avenue, Oklahoma City.
My work crew are worn out from helping me mow this morning...
June 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
My work crew are worn out from helping me mow this morning...
More Thunder, less thunder! Pleasr be weather aware tonight during the game! #ThunderUp #okcthunder
June 8, 2025 at 11:42 PM
More Thunder, less thunder! Pleasr be weather aware tonight during the game! #ThunderUp #okcthunder
It was a great day spent with my mom. We went to lunch and then I took her shopping so she could use up some gift cards that she had. We forgot to take a picture together, so here is one from a few years ago.
May 11, 2025 at 9:59 PM
It was a great day spent with my mom. We went to lunch and then I took her shopping so she could use up some gift cards that she had. We forgot to take a picture together, so here is one from a few years ago.
Sigh... so much for guest lecturing that class at UCO at 2pm...
April 22, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Sigh... so much for guest lecturing that class at UCO at 2pm...
Thai red curry with chicken. Mission accomplished!
April 17, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Thai red curry with chicken. Mission accomplished!
Despite differing opinions, I believe that I attended the best concert in Oklahoma this weekend! #BoysFromOklahoma
April 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Despite differing opinions, I believe that I attended the best concert in Oklahoma this weekend! #BoysFromOklahoma
A good read for Oklahoma's elected officials and those who would be impacted by our upcoming state budget should these cuts happen
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/06/u...
The Three States That Are Especially Stuck if Congress Cuts Medicaid
States that were once reluctant to expand Medicaid now have their state budgets tied to the fate of the program by constitutional amendments.
www.nytimes.com
April 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A good read for Oklahoma's elected officials and those who would be impacted by our upcoming state budget should these cuts happen
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/06/u...
Thank you to OETA for having us on to discuss access to mobile phones during school hours & cyberbullying. It was great to be on the panel with the Hon. Dr. AJ Griffin and Rep. Chad Caldwell with Taelyr Jackson hosting. Catch it again on Saturday at 5:30 or Sunday at 1:30.
April 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Thank you to OETA for having us on to discuss access to mobile phones during school hours & cyberbullying. It was great to be on the panel with the Hon. Dr. AJ Griffin and Rep. Chad Caldwell with Taelyr Jackson hosting. Catch it again on Saturday at 5:30 or Sunday at 1:30.
My mom, who is on a fixed income, which is her social security check, received support from this program. I can help her, but there are thousands of individuals who have no such support network. This is terrible for those Americans who are struggling month to month.
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April 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
My mom, who is on a fixed income, which is her social security check, received support from this program. I can help her, but there are thousands of individuals who have no such support network. This is terrible for those Americans who are struggling month to month.
thehill.com/policy/energ...
thehill.com/policy/energ...
Why does my fortune cookie hate me like this???
March 6, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Why does my fortune cookie hate me like this???
I would have a tough time coming up with five things that I did last week as I only do three things each day: I wake up, be awesome, and then go to bed. Thank you to my bosses for not putting that extra pressure on me to fiigure out two other things to list.
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March 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I would have a tough time coming up with five things that I did last week as I only do three things each day: I wake up, be awesome, and then go to bed. Thank you to my bosses for not putting that extra pressure on me to fiigure out two other things to list.
Thank you to Sen. Dave Rader for authoring SB 364, which will prevent the use of corporal punishment by school employees on students who are in a special needs classification. As you can see from the vote, it passed 31-16. The bill now goes to the OK House where State Rep Anthony Moore will carry it
February 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Thank you to Sen. Dave Rader for authoring SB 364, which will prevent the use of corporal punishment by school employees on students who are in a special needs classification. As you can see from the vote, it passed 31-16. The bill now goes to the OK House where State Rep Anthony Moore will carry it
Sinus infection + partial snow day + finding out that two OICA bills will not be heard = binging the final episodes of Cobra Kai. It was a great ending for each character, as well as a fine grand finale for the series. That was just what the doctor ordered to improve my mood. Cobra Kai never dies!
February 14, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Sinus infection + partial snow day + finding out that two OICA bills will not be heard = binging the final episodes of Cobra Kai. It was a great ending for each character, as well as a fine grand finale for the series. That was just what the doctor ordered to improve my mood. Cobra Kai never dies!
I presided over the Oklahome Municipal League Congress of Mayors earlier. Someone had some fun :-)
February 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I presided over the Oklahome Municipal League Congress of Mayors earlier. Someone had some fun :-)
February 3, 1959, the day the music died. If you have not ever heard my favorite song, Don McLean's American Pie, take ten to listen!
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Don McLean - American Pie (Lyric Video)
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February 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
February 3, 1959, the day the music died. If you have not ever heard my favorite song, Don McLean's American Pie, take ten to listen!
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