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.
Oklahoma Sheriffs’ Association provides NARCAN to help save lives
You don't have to be addicted to any form of opioid or know someone who is to be affected by opioid overdose. It can...
Kris Steele seeks ‘transparency’ on criminal justice reform agreement
Damita Price's voice trembled as she stood at the podium in Gov. Mary Fallin's large conference room this afternoon. Fallin was not there herself,...
#OklaEd Spring: Educators organizing for walkout
(UPDATE: The date of the proposed walkout was changed after this story originally posted. The new date is reflected below.)
A teacher's job is doing...
Trump’s trade wars: No winners, only losers
I’m about to finish my M.A. thesis at OU. I’ll spare you the details, but part of it deals with how Austria-Hungary developed an...
Effort forming to oppose SQ 788 on medical marijuana
A coalition of health care professionals, law enforcement groups, faith leaders and others is forming to oppose State Question 788, which would establish one...
Agreement announced on criminal justice reform bills
Gov. Mary Fallin announced this afternoon that she, legislative leaders and other stakeholders have come to an agreement on six criminal justice reform bills...
How We Got Here: Let’s get gubernatorial
In less than four months, Oklahomans will take to the polls to vote in primary elections. Republicans, Democrats and Libertarians will all vote for...
House District 51: Brad Boles vs Charles Murdock
Voters in southwest Oklahoma will go to the polls Tuesday to select a replacement for former Rep. Scott Biggs who resigned his House District...
Oklahoma City produces ‘A Desire Named Streetcar’
I was walking in Midtown a few nights ago, as people do, and I couldn't help but notice all of the new streetcar tracks...
Victim advocate: Oklahoma must become ‘smart on crime’
Feb. 15, 2011, is etched into my memory. That’s the day our son, Chad, was the victim of a horrific, violent crime, and our...
