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.
‘Incestuous culture’: Mannix Barnes, Robert Everman connected far beyond Western Heights
When the Oklahoma State Board of Education voted unanimously Aug. 26 to ask for the resignation of Western Heights Public Schools Board Chairman Robert...
Adapted Indigenous ceremonies offer support, healing during pandemic
PHOENIX — For the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, the Easter holidays normally are filled with traditional ceremonies. When COVID-19 put much of the...
‘We need to get answers’: Western Heights investigative audit begins
Officials from the State Department of Education and State Auditor & Inspector Cindy Byrd's office began an on-site needs assessment and investigative audit this...
Bill could end federal marijuana prohibitions
WASHINGTON — A bill aiming to end federal marijuana prohibitions is being drafted by Senate Democrats to ensure federal services and job protections.
The Cannabis...
In secluded meeting, Chickasaw Nation Tribal Legislature extends election by one week
CHICKASAW NATION / ADA — In a brief special session today, the Chickasaw Nation Tribal Legislature met by Zoom to consider delaying its July...
Stitt sues Interior Department citing ‘erroneous expansion’ of McGirt decision
Gov. Kevin Stitt and the state of Oklahoma have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Interior and Secretary of the Interior...
‘Discussions with people’: NonDoc staff visits Duncan
DUNCAN — Our small staff here at NonDoc is based in the Oklahoma City metro, but we try to keep tabs on events, issues...
COVID-19 cases climbing at the Oklahoma County Jail
COVID-19 infections are increasing at the Oklahoma County Jail thanks to the Delta variant, jail administrator Greg Williams told the jail trust today.
The rising...
Hey, Coach, what was the Indian Removal Act?
Having taught Oklahoma history at the university level for the better part of four decades, I am quite happy to be retired. Were I...
Cherokee Nation Tribal Council candidates vie for seats in runoff
With a slate of narrow races that featured candidates separated by just nine to 20 votes in some cases during a June general election,...
