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.
Oklahomans can vote early Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Want to skip long lines on Election Day? Oklahomans can vote early at their county election boards Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Early voting runs from...
20-year auditor, 20-year professor square off for state auditor
The auditor's office is responsible for providing unbiased financial reports of Oklahoma institutions from state agencies to municipal governments. To run for state auditor and...
SQ 798: Should OK elect Gov., Lt. Gov. on joint ticket?
Back in April, the passage and adoption of Senate Joint Resolution 66 set the wheels in motion for Oklahomans to answer State Question 798:...
Editorial: Civility should be valued in politics, America
Roughly one week ahead of America's 2018 general Election Day, the nation seems as stressed as ever, politically polarized and exceptionally angry. Among politicians,...
Insurance commissioner candidates say Oklahomans need choices
The two candidates for Oklahoma commissioner of insurance spoke to a group of real estate appraisers Thursday, Oct. 18. Republican Rep. Glen Mulready and...
Medicaid expansion: Oklahoman editorial board twists the facts
Recently, the Oklahoma Editorial Board wrote an opinion column titled Medicaid Expansion No Economic Cure-All. Unfortunately, the piece was riddled with conservative ideology and few facts.
The...
CD 5 debate: Russell and Horn split on health care, more
A reactive crowd packed City Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City Wednesday night as the two Oklahoma Congressional District 5 candidates debated.
The candidates shared their...
Many opioid addicts shut out of sober-living homes
(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Whitney Bryen of Oklahoma Watch and appears here in accordance with the non-profit journalism organization’s republishing terms.)
Addiction-recovery...
Retired colonel: Jamal Khashoggi murder could be ‘break point’ with Saudi Arabia
Retired Army Col. Lawrence Wilkerson is visiting Oklahoma for speaking engagements at two universities. He gave a lecture at the University of Oklahoma on...
If you value higher education, stand firm for free speech
A specter is haunting American academia — a specter that is stifling academic freedom. Virtually every day, some campus around the country confronts a...