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.
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...
Former party chairmen, state senator up for lieutenant governor
On Wednesday, Oct. 24, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy held a debate (embedded below) between Oklahoma's Democratic and Republican candidates for lieutenant governor.
The...
Logan Phillips spent $0, beat top OK House Democrat
BEGGS — After participating in April's teacher rallies at the Oklahoma State Capitol, Republican Logan Phillips had a plan: Pursue an open House District...
Cheat sheet: Incumbent faces challenger in OKC Ward 5
A veteran of city politics and a political newcomer endorsed by a local chapter of Our Revolution will square off in the Feb. 12 election...
Cheat sheet: OKC Ward 6 features social worker, businessman, retiree
JoBeth Hamon knows what it’s like to navigate Oklahoma City’s public transit system. Her experiences helped nudge her in the direction of running for...
Editorial: Medicaid expansion ballot initiative gets GOP’s attention
On the topic of Medicaid expansion, Oklahoma health care advocates have ridden an emotional roller coaster for the past two weeks.
Asked by media, Republican...
The #okleg phone app Capitol insiders use every day
For legislative junkies, the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC) features a phone application that serves as an excellent reference for all things #okleg....
‘Rude awakening’: Delegation adjusting to flipped House
(Editor’s note: The following story appears courtesy of Gaylord News, a reporting project of the University of Oklahoma’s Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass...
Death looms over Feb. 12 Edmond mayoral election
An Edmond mayoral election is often sedate. There are winners, and losers, and in the end, someone is selected by voters to lead the...
James Cooper and JoBeth Hamon elected to OKC council
James Cooper and JoBeth Hamon are Oklahoma City's newest council members.
Cooper won OKC Ward 2 and Hamon won OKC Ward 6 this evening, each...
