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.
Fast cash, fast debt: The battle over payday loans
In February, anticipating the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new rules restricting the high-interest lending practice known as payday loans, a new bill arrived on...
Filter: News 9 errs with link promoting PAC contributions
In a story about "dozens" of "educators" planning to run for the Oklahoma Legislature, News 9 highlighted a new political action committee (PAC) supporting the...
Filter: As Rob Neu’s exit unfolds, OKCPS slogs ahead
In the coming days and weeks, details will surely emerge about former (essentially) Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Rob Neu's underwhelming tenure at the helm...
Filter: OK Democratic Party head sues on candidate rule
While a record number of candidates filed for Oklahoma offices this month, the Oklahoma State Election Board will hear more than two dozen contests of candidacy...
Filter: Pederast Dennis Hastert avoids full media storm
Last week, a former U.S. Speaker of the House was sentenced to 15 months in jail for covering up sex crimes related to his time...
$5 a peep: The Tulsa Frontier’s luxurious leer
The Tulsa Frontier published a story Sunday titled: Doerflinger member of secret, 'luxury' social club since 2010.
I found the headline ironic because I casually refer...
Pros and cons of No Excuses charters in OKCPS
The Oklahoma City Public School System is seeking community input regarding the proposed plan to convert up to six schools into charters. I spoke...
Report: ‘Secure retirement’ would help address Oklahoma teacher shortage
The National Public Pension Coalition has released a report addressing the Oklahoma teacher shortage and how the state’s attacks on teacher-retirement security are severely...
Less than half of OK State Senate active on social media
Less than half of all members in the Oklahoma State Senate keep active accounts on social media.
Depending on your views of accessibility and transparency, this...
Oklahoma County roundabout could pave way for more
Citing safety concerns, officials with Oklahoma County are planning to install a roundabout at N.W. 178th Street and Meridian Avenue.
The intersection has seen four substantial...
