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.
We must break down barriers to addiction treatment
The numbers tell the story.
According to a report released in January by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the U.S. crossed a gruesome milestone...
Commissioners to decide Oklahoma County redistricting maps
The Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners will consider three proposed redistricting maps at a special meeting 11 a.m. Thursday that could change the way...
Oklahoma state regents approve higher tuition, fees for 12 institutions
(Correction: Around 3 p.m. Friday, June 25, Angela Caddell of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education emailed NonDoc to say that a "clerical...
OKCPS District 3: Incumbent Cary Pirrong challenged by Jessica Cifuentes
In Tuesday's race for District 3 of the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board, incumbent Cary Pirrong faces a challenger who says the board needs...
Editorial: WikiLeaks needs a lesson in journalistic ethics
On its about page, WikiLeaks.org brags of the journalism and media awards it and its publisher have won since launching in 2006.
The site, which "specializes in...
‘Coordinate those needs’: Bill tries to expand community school initiatives
Although multiple school sites can reside within the same school district, the needs of the students and families within them can vary greatly.
Community school initiatives...
QAnon: Your latest online political conspiracy theories
Where to begin about QAnon?
If you've read or heard coverage of the QAnon conspiracy stuff this week, it may have been your introduction to...
Jim Inhofe, James Lankford split ahead of earmarks vote
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Republican Caucus will vote Wednesday on whether to bring back earmarks, a controversial process that allows lawmakers to request...
For Muscogee Tulsa district, Leonard Gouge challenges Lucian Tiger III
Lucian Tiger III is seeking his third term as a Muscogee National Council representative of the Tulsa District, but not without controversy.
In April, Tiger...
Oklahoma tribes preparing for vaccine distribution
Two of Oklahoma’s largest tribes are preparing to distribute their first round of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine beginning this week with other large tribes...
