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.
Despite hate crime bill, Oklahoma’s Asian American community faces difficulties
Lyn Detphong, a single mother balancing a job as a full-time nurse with ownership of a Thai restaurant, thought the worst of her struggles...
Lewis Johnson ousts Greg Chilcoat as Seminole Nation of Oklahoma chief
For the second time in four years, the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma's incumbent chief has been defeated by a challenger. On Saturday, Assistant Chief...
Jess Henry, Anthony Dillard win Choctaw Nation Tribal Council races, third heads to runoff
Joey Tom and Adrian Johnico will head to an Aug. 7 runoff election for Choctaw Nation Tribal Council District 7, while incumbent District 10...
FBI reports case growth since McGirt v Oklahoma ruling
The FBI posted a "story" online Thursday, July 8, regarding the growing case load within its Oklahoma City field office over the past year...
Ryan Walters announces run for state superintendent of public instruction
Oklahoma Secretary of Education Ryan Walters announced today that he is running for state superintendent of public instruction in the 2022 election.
“I am thrilled...
Western lows: The unclear motivations of Western Heights board members
Another week, another education-related audit in the state of Oklahoma. This past week, it was the Western Heights Public Schools District that found officials...
Forum ends early, Stitt aims to overturn McGirt ruling
MVSKOKE NATION / TULSA — Minutes after the "McGirt v. Oklahoma community impact forum" ended early Tuesday night when a raucous crowd disrupted a...
Western Heights community celebrates state takeover, calls for resignations
Chants calling for the resignations of Western Heights Board of Education members erupted from community members at the conclusion of tonight's board meeting, which...
Five local, county proposals fail in July 13 elections
Even with 2022 and its avalanche of elections still many months away, a small percentage of Oklahomans went to the polls Tuesday to decide...
Western Heights appoints interim superintendent despite state orders
The Western Heights Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting Thursday afternoon at which members appointed the district's assistant superintendent, Kim Race, as...
