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.
We must diagnose the OKCPS dysfunction (and fix it)
American Federation of Teachers president Ed Allen is correct in describing the controversy over the proposed closing of North Highland Elementary School as an...
Letter: Dog programs offer solution in criminal justice reform
To the editors,
The Oklahoma voters said, loud and clear, they wanted Criminal Justice Reform. Then the elected officials decided we — the voters —...
Report: Sen. Bryce Marlatt investigated for Uber assault
Oklahoma Sen. Bryce Marlatt (R-Woodward) is reportedly under investigation by Oklahoma City police after an Uber driver alleged the senator touched and kissed her while...
Friends, families sustain collateral damage in war against cancer
Emptiness. Guilt. Remorse. Anger. Sadness.
These are just a handful of the emotions one experiences when learning about a cancer diagnosis. And this is just...
What to the slave is the Fourth of July?
I have always wanted to be a patriot. I have always wanted to sing the national anthem as bold and black as Marvin Gaye...
Editorial: OKC should be ashamed of NRA ad
A new advertisement from the National Rifle Association has drawn enormous criticism for its overt insinuation that conservative Americans need to fight their liberal brethren.
This...
Painful pills: Oklahoma sues opioid producers
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter and attorney Michael Burrage announced a major lawsuit today against more than a dozen pharmaceutical companies that manufacture and...
AP report: Gerrymandering heavily favors GOP
The purpose of establishing a representative democracy in the United States was to allow citizens across the country to be represented fairly in the...
Criminal justice changes start July 1, questions remain
(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Jeff Raymond of Oklahoma Watch and appears here in accordance with the non-profit journalism organization’s republishing terms.)
Criminal justice measures approved by...
What’s in a name? ‘Scissortail Park’ breaks ground
Surrounded by children and municipal leaders, Oklahoma City Mayor and 2018 gubernatorial candidate Mick Cornett jammed a shovel in an open field this morning...