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.
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...
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 —...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Stitt enacts conditional shelter-in-place policy, business limitations
Two days after he acknowledged the "possibility" of having to implement statewide limitations for private businesses, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced five new orders...
More charges for James Jackson: Lewd acts with minors, child porn, bestiality
(Editor's note: The following story about criminal charges against James Jackson describes allegations that may make readers uncomfortable. It was updated at 7:50 p.m....
Verdict: Judge Kendra Coleman removed from office
The state Court on the Judiciary trial panel has ordered suspended first-term Oklahoma County District Judge Kendra Coleman removed from the bench, finding she...
