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.
Rep. Katie Henke out of country during special session
With the Oklahoma House of Representatives struggling to find a revenue agreement to plug a state budget hole in special session, Rep. Katie Henke...
Gov. Fallin, Tulsa DA talk criminal justice reform with The Atlantic
Why did Oklahoma and the rest of the nation impose a brutal War on Drugs during the crack and methamphetamine crises of the 1980s...
‘Insanity’: Cigarette tax passes House JCAB … again
In debating against GOP leadership's $1.50 cigarette tax, Rep. Eric Proctor broke out the rhetorical definition of "insanity," a word Capitol insiders have bandied...
‘I will forever be grateful’ for OU President David Boren
It’s my one thing.
When I was at an academic conference at one of the most elite universities in the country last Spring, a distinguished...
McCall: Cigarette tax ‘first priority,’ GPT not focus right now
(Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly listed the cigarette tax rate. Story has been updated below to reflect the proper rate. NonDoc...
Editorial: American flag represents right to peaceful protest
"There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America."
Former President Bill Clinton's most infamous line from his...
Oklahoma’s ‘broken budget’ fuels community conversations
Amber England is the executive director for Oklahoma's chapter of Stand for Children, a national advocacy organization that seeks a quality public education for...
Great Debates: Rose State to begin panel series Tuesday
Has free speech become a danger to, rather than a cornerstone of, democratic society? Should science dictate public policy? What can be done to make...
Book review: ‘Addicted to Reform’ explains teacher shortages
It couldn’t have been financial hardships that drove teaching talent out of our state. After all, reports of state budget cuts are just fake...
The next OU president: Five potential candidates
With University of Oklahoma President David Boren announcing his retirement plans, the university's Board of Regents will be tasked with choosing the next OU...
