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.
In jail call, Rep. Dean Davis said Broken Arrow ‘just made an enemy’
When Rep. Dean Davis was arrested Aug. 2 on suspicion of driving under the influence and obstructing a police officer, the Broken Arrow Republican...
Oklahoma County judge cheat sheet: Four races in primary, one in general
(Update: The Oklahoma County judicial elections took place June 28. The results of each race can be found here.)
Eleven of 16 races for Oklahoma...
Cheat sheet: Overviews of key Oklahoma judicial races
Voters will decide several key Oklahoma judicial races on Nov. 8, including whether to retain four of nine justices on the Oklahoma Supreme Court...
A guide to the eight Oklahoma judges up for retention
Voters this election will see the names of eight Oklahoma judges on their ballots who are up for retention.
Oklahoma has three appellate courts —...
Puff, puff, pass: Oklahoma approves medical marijuana
Voters in Oklahoma have passed State Question 788, which will legalize medical marijuana, according to results from the State Election Board. Soon after polls...
‘My family was too poor to afford deodorant’
TISHOMINGO, Oklahoma — Sweat stains darkened the fabric of my shirt, stretching from the seam of my sleeve down to my upper waist. A...
Graphic videos: Body cam footage of Bennie Edwards shooting released
(Editor's note: The videos above and below show the shooting death of Bennie Edwards and may be upsetting to watch. The videos have been...
Letter: Barry Switzer and his wife voting ‘No’ on SQ 777
To the editors:
My passion for the gridiron is well known. What a lot of people don’t know about me is my love of animals.
My...
Editorial: Oklahoma kills ‘American Rule,’ no one notices
(Update: Days after the publication of this article, the Oklahoma Legislature amended another bill and reinstated the statute discussed below.)
A widely popular bill expanding...
Stavian Rodriguez shooting: 5 OKCPD officers charged with manslaughter
(Editor’s note: The videos below show the shooting death of Stavian Rodriguez on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, and may be upsetting to watch.)
Oklahoma County...
