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.
‘When it comes to health care, James Lankford tends to lie’
Talking about stealing the health care of millions of Americans sure can whip up an appetite — just ask U.S. Sen. James Lankford.
Earlier this...
Foster children to receive state vouchers for private school
(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Jennifer Palmer of Oklahoma Watch and appears here in accordance with the non-profit journalism organization’s republishing terms.)
Foster...
Editorial: OCPA’s Medicaid message a maddening mess
The Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs is the state's largest and most powerful conservative think tank. While its policy positions are often more nuanced...
If only Oklahoma City could steal the SPAM Museum
Oklahoma City has one skyscraper, a couple of large sporting goods stores, a memorial to tragedy and grief, a canal, a part of a...
A modest proposal for defending the cigarette fee
We’re painfully aware of the decision the U.S. Supreme Court must make in terms of the Trump administration’s ban on refugees from Muslim-majority nations....
Tussle at the Tower: Oklahoma County Sheriff debate
NonDoc.com will host Tussle at the Tower, a public debate between Oklahoma County Sheriff candidates, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at...
Personalized Learning: Budget cuts spur new teaching model
Never in our state’s history have public schools been in such a dire financial crisis. They can’t afford to buy new textbooks and are...
Immigrant students burdened with baggage, pressures
Working with English second language (ESL) students at Putnam City High as their graduation coach has been a roller coaster of emotions and contradictions....
Letter: Civil progress stunted by ‘homo-hatred’
To the editors:
I don't presume that all the readers of my articles are gay-friendly, but I do think it's reasonable to see how homo-hatred...
McCall: Leslie Osborn replaced as House A&B chairwoman
One day after she and two other lawmakers sent a press release discussing a "mischaracterization" from Republican House leadership, Rep. Leslie Osborn (R-Mustang) has...
