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.
Fallin: Work remains after challenging session
(Editor's note: The following piece was distributed to media by Gov. Mary Fallin's office as part of her monthly column series titled Oklahoma Now....
Joe Allbaugh on corrections crisis: ‘I inherited the Titanic’
The Oklahoma Board of Corrections heard a 90-minute staff presentation Tuesday that described a state corrections crisis defined by enormous financial and operational challenges.
Beyond dozens of...
Three Oklahoma agencies see state appropriations end
Going into this year’s legislative session, state agencies received notice they may face budget cuts that could result in reductions-in-force, furloughs or reduced services....
North Highland Elementary an important history lesson
It would have been a mistake to follow through with an initial plan to abruptly close North Highland Elementary School without taking time to consult...
SB 816: Positive step for rural medical training
Last month, Gov. Mary Fallin signed SB 816 into law as legislation designed to increase the participation of Oklahomans in rural medical training programs that...
Editorial: GOP health bill would rob Peter, ignore Paul
Comprehending major proposed changes to the Internal Revenue Code can be difficult and boring, but one need only read through page two of the GOP Senate's...
U.S. Rep. Russell’s Waste Watch report a ‘publicity stunt’
Congressman Steve Russell’s latest Waste Watch “report” proves the timeless maxim: Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
In reviewing the June installment...
Joy Hofmeister on teachers: ‘They don’t feel supported’
(Update: Since this story published, OKCPS leadership announced that North Highlands Elementary would not be closing. This story was also updated at 12 p.m....
State Chamber touts OK2030 plan: ‘Somebody has got to lead’
If you're a civically engaged Oklahoman, you've heard the stats: Oklahoma has the lowest regional teacher pay; Oklahoma incarcerates more women than anywhere in...
‘Accidental activist’ grew up gay in 1970s Oklahoma
(Editor's note: The following excerpt is taken from Accidental Activists: Mark Phariss, Vic Holmes, and Their Fight for Marriage Quality in Texas. It has been...
