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.
Fmr. Asst. AG of Maryland pens book about doctor rape
Thomas Keech is a retired assistant attorney general for the state of Maryland, having represented its State Board of Physicians for 16 years. During...
Blaine County lawsuit alleges heinous hate crimes
A civil rights lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court on Thursday contains some of the most heinous allegations of hate crimes one could imagine.
Additionally,...
Letter: Still no sympathy for John McCain
To the editors:
I'm sure some of my social media friends and others who are tangentially acquainted with me might consider some of my views...
Separation by choice puts school segregation on steroids
The Oklahoman’s Ben Felder recently tackled two sides of the most daunting challenge for urban school districts. After generations of racial segregation by law...
Priest: Protecting ‘Dreamers’ a moral obligation
I write to bring attention and action to the plight of 750,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients living in the United States....
Former Mary Fallin staffer investigated for upskirt photo allegation
Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater is determining whether to file a criminal charge against a former staff member of Gov. Mary Fallin's office.
Travis...
E Foundation interns enjoy cookie dough, slow jams and Nickelback
I've been keeping an eye on the E Foundation for the past year or so in an attempt to glean what policies Lt. Gov....
Why I watched the skinny repeal vote on health care
Just not having health insurance right there, that’s a really horrible thing to face — that's practically suicidal as you approach middle age. What are...
DA Prater on Joy Hofmeister case: ‘We’re not done’
While Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater dropped charges today against state Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister and four political operatives, the case...
Editorial: Encouraging pipeline repairs should be bipartisan
If you missed two pieces by the Tulsa Frontier on hazardous spills related to oil and gas production, check them out here and here.
Both...
