Civics
NonDoc journalists report on the civic realm in Oklahoma and beyond. Our site also publishes a variety of commentary pieces about civic matters. As a site category, "Civics" encompasses three subcategories: Education, Health Care and Politics.
Oklahoma County complications: From the dart board to the court room
There's a meme from the movie Titanic where one of the main characters recalls the sinking of the boat by saying, "It's been 84...
Creek Freedmen allege ‘court packing’ ahead of historic Muscogee Nation hearing
Attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons is challenging the constitutionality of an emergency bill passed by the Muscogee Nation and has accused the nation's executive and legislative...
New Oklahoma County Jail soap opera hangs on a cliff
Oklahoma County lacks enough money to build the new jail voters approved two years ago, and it’s not even close. On another front, the...
Tulsa Two Step: Mayoral debate set for Aug. 8 at Cain’s
In partnership with 2 News Oklahoma and the Tulsa Regional Chamber, NonDoc is hosting a political debate among candidates seeking the position of mayor...
After stroke, former Sen. Jim Inhofe dies at 89
Days after experiencing a stroke, former U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe died at age 89 early this morning in Tulsa.
A longtime Oklahoma politician who represented...
New Statewide Charter School Board elects Brian Shellem as chairman, discusses St. Isidore
The newly created Statewide Charter School Board held its first meeting Monday and elected a conservative Edmond activist as chairman. The meeting comes as...
Tribal roundup: Ponca election delayed again, Cherokee voters reject con-con, Chickasaw incumbents unopposed
During an eventful June, several tribal nations held elections, with their respective citizens selecting some new government officials and reelecting several others. However, an...
Legal roundup: Rehearing sought in Race Massacre case, poultry ruling ruffles feathers, UCO settles Title IX suit
With any luck, your high school social studies teachers explained how the judiciary is the third branch of American government.
Now that the Oklahoma Legislature...
After 3 years leading Oklahoma higher education, Chancellor Allison Garrett resigning
Late Tuesday, Oklahoma Chancellor Allison Garrett announced her plan to resign from the state’s top higher education position in January, about three years after...
‘Like a demon had taken over’: OKCPD Sgt. Ryan Stark charged with kidnapping, rape
(Editor's note: The following article outlines allegations of rape.)
An Oklahoma City Police Department officer was charged in McClain County District Court today with four...
