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.
Updated: House withdraws subpoenas from three Fallin team members
(Update: This story was updated at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, after subpoenas were withdrawn and people in question were announced as being voluntarily...
Lamb unveils ethics plan, Stitt staffer says Lamb manager ‘breached’ call
Oklahoma's 2018 gubernatorial race is heating up, with campaigns releasing reform plans, taking firmer positions on state budget negotiations and one even accusing an...
Union Public Schools district in Tulsa exemplifies community teamwork
Community schools are neighborhood hubs that provide families with access to a health care clinic in the school; connect parents to job-training opportunities; offer...
Stand Watie, Will Rogers and political correctness in Oklahoma history
Around the time I was pleased to hear the words "Indian removal" appearing in former state Rep. Lisa Billy's latest Chickasaw Nation commercials, the...
Editorial: Tax reform bill plus Roy Moore equals GOP stench
With the U.S. Senate potentially voting on President Donald Trump's tax reform package this week, debate continues over just how accurate it is for...
Kids Count study reveals Oklahoma children’s ups, downs
It could be argued that 2017 has been the year of adults acting like children. With an upcoming election year, it could get worse....
Letter: 12-step programs freed me from addiction
Like all human beings, I’ve experienced my share of pain and suffered considerably. I was born into a violent, alcoholic home. When the clock...
Fallin’s three executive orders seek efficiency in #oklaed, higher ed, ‘swag’
Gov. Mary Fallin issued three executive orders this afternoon aimed at promoting the efficient use of state funds and said she will provide a...
Oklahoma Legislature: Robbing Peter to pay Paul
"Kicking the can down the road" is a phrase often used for the Oklahoma Legislature’s annual avoidance of making tough decisions about the state...
Supply-side economics: What #okleg, journalists should know
If you listen to most of Oklahoma's elected officials and journalists attempt to explain supply-side economic theory, you’ll come away with a very poor...
