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.
Justice system reforms reduce incarceration numbers <1%
(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Ben Botkin of Oklahoma Watch and appears here in accordance with the non-profit journalism organization’s republishing terms.)
The number of people...
Take 2 Café offers second chances for convicted women
TULSA, Oklahoma — When Ashley Billings was using drugs, which she did for nearly half her life, she was always making promises to her...
Editorial: #okleg should stay focused on state budget
The Oklahoma Legislature has filed 1,953 bills for the 2018 regular session. Gov. Mary Fallin also has expanded the scope of the state's current...
Rep. McBride to police: ‘I pissed off some people who’ve got billions of dollars’
An ongoing rift between oil and gas companies and the state's wind industry could get worse before it gets better amid accusations from a...
Reports on scientific studies, caffeine require careful interpretation
A study by Stanford University researchers published in a 2017 edition of the journal Nature Medicine addresses the potential protective and anti-inflammatory effects of...
OEA poll: Voters list #oklaed funding as top priority
Voters are fed up.
As lawmakers approach the beginning of the legislative session, they should be troubled by the results of a statewide poll released...
Tracking of lawmakers: ‘The purpose is intimidation’
Politics may be a dirty business, but threats to Oklahoma legislators over the past 12 months have some public officials saying lines have been...
OSBI investigating tracking device on Rep. Mark McBride’s truck
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has opened an inquiry into alleged stalking of Rep. Mark McBride (R-Moore) that could be turned over to the...
Editorial: Warner’s N-word recording highlights MLK Day importance
(Editor's note: This story quotes dialogue containing the N-word in reference to MLK Day.)
Throughout the 1980s, America's political leaders debated whether to create today's...
Alexa, please flesh out my political demand
While I strongly support a teacher pay raise, I worry that teachers may be dismissed as self-interested. Teachers should make it clear that we’re part of...
