Civics
NonDoc covers the civic realm across Oklahoma, examines national international policy issues, and publishes commentary on these topics from diverse voices. As a site category, "Civics" includes the subcategories Education, Health Care and Politics, which are used when applicable.
OU alumnae Maggie Nichols: FBI handling of Nassar case ‘disgusting and shameful’
WASHINGTON — Former University of Oklahoma gymnast Maggie Nichols told a key U.S. Senate panel Wednesday that she was directed not to say anything...
Sept. 14 special election: 14 of 18 schools pass bonds, Lawton mayor re-elected
Dozens of local jurisdictions across Oklahoma held public votes during the Sept. 14 special election. Lawton re-elected its mayor, Coweta approved a sales tax...
Oklahoma attorneys, advocates interested in Native American Voting Rights Act
Three people with stakes in Indigenous voter rights in Oklahoma are looking to the Native American Voting Rights Act, co-introduced by Rep. Tom Cole...
OKC City Council approves use of American Rescue Plan funds
The OKC City Council voted today on how to allocate money received as part of the federal government's American Rescue Plan, passed by Congress...
Competing agendas cause chaos at Western Heights board meeting
Western Heights Public Schools state-appointed interim Superintendent Monty Guthrie told NonDoc in August that he expected the district's September board meeting to be "professional,"...
Ready for another year of Oklahoma education coverage
Editor’s Note: NonDoc hired Megan Prather as our education report thanks to a nine-month grant we received from The Walton Family Foundation to support...
‘Doubts’: Board recommends Julius Jones be taken off death row
Citing "doubts" about the case, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-1 today to recommend that Gov. Kevin Stitt commute the death sentence...
After impeachment attempt, Travis Scott faces 3 opponents for Okfuskee District B
In the Sept. 18 Muscogee Nation primary election, controversial incumbent Travis Scott is taking on three challengers while trying to retain his Okfuskee District...
Parish challenges Deere for Muskogee District B seat
Incumbent Joyce Deere will take on challenger Sandra Parish in the Sept. 18 Muskogee District B seat primary election for the Muscogee National Council.
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Amid frustration, Clinton police release statement on Butch Herndon death
CLINTON — Shortly after demonstrators had gathered outside the Clinton police station Friday afternoon to protest mistreatment of Native Americans in their community, Chief...
