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.
As Senate grills Pruitt, NOAA declares ’16 hottest on record
An annual report released today from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration lists 2016 as the hottest year on record, marking three consecutive record-breaking...
Refugee and travel ban: Hooray for checks and balances
If you're a reasonable American looking for a glass-half-full take on President Donald Trump's controversial travel/refugee ban for seven nations, perhaps you can appreciate...
No, I will not calm down (and neither should you)
A now-viral New York Times op-ed by Sabrina Tavernise spells out a disturbing refrain I have heard for a few weeks now. It begs...
Even as minority populations grow, representation lags
Minorities make up a small fraction of every level of government. According to a 2014 study by Women Donors Network, "Just 10 percent of...
Pledges, paroles and pistols: Bills pass in three-day week
Despite having only a three-day work week, both chambers of the Legislature managed to pass some pretty significant bills. At the same time, more lurid...
Editorial: Shortey scandal highlights need for help
When a sitting state senator's secret and sordid sex life implodes on him, an American public already fed up with its political process gnashes...
Letter: Calling all Trump voters for thoughts on budget
To the editors:
The Trump budget includes $52.3 BILLION more for defense, even though the U.S. already spends much more than other countries on defense.
Get...
After Shortey and Leftwich, SD 44 needs third-party hero
It now appears the citizens of Senate District 44 have a second-consecutive state senator on the wrong side of the law.
State Sen. Ralph Shortey (R-OKC)...
Gubernatorial candidates should aspire to be WWE stars
Clearly, one of the most important pieces of political journalism we have ever produced was titled: If Oklahoma Capitol insiders were WWE stars.
It paired elected...
Key to budget talks, casino changes fail in Senate JCAB
(Update: This story was updated at 1:27 p.m. Friday, May 12, to include quotes from senators who voted on the measure and list which...
