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.
Oklahoma GOP grapples with federal fines
The Oklahoma Republican Party paid thousands of dollars in fines to the Federal Election Commission and the Internal Revenue Service in 2021 and could...
Curriculum under scrutiny in House District 13 primary
(Update: On Tuesday, June 28, Neil Hays and Carlisa Rogers advanced to the GOP primary runoff, which will occur on Aug. 23.)
With House District...
Gloria Banister, Ellyn Hefner vie for northwest OKC’s House District 87
One candidate running to represent Oklahoma City's House District 87 was encouraged to seek office by outgoing Collin Walke (D-OKC), while the other believes...
Fast times in food service: booze, excess and stress
It’s fun, flexible and easy cash, but ask any server or young professional about their time taking tables in the food service industry, and...
Pediatricians: The 5-2-1-0 rule helps kids be healthy
As pediatricians at St. Anthony Hospital, Dr. Erin Goranson and Dr. Amy Gumuliauskas focus on families for a living. It's a fitting career for both...
Filter: Oklahoman editorial board thinks public is stupid
When The Oklahoman's editorial board discusses health care issues — and specifically Medicaid expansion — it often makes incongruous statements that support a political position...
Letter: Grady Memorial’s plan wastes $0.25 at a time
(Editor’s Note: NonDoc runs Letters to the Editors up to about 250 words and reserves the right to edit lightly for style and grammar....
Letter: Medicaid expansion crucial for mental health
(Editor’s Note: NonDoc believes in creating a responsible forum for the rational and respectful discussion of topics and ideas. As such, we run Letters to...
MHAOK campaign aims to end mental health stigma
Emily Richmond’s story is brief, but well worth the read. The brevity of her tale contrasts with her long, arduous fight with bipolar disorder....
Health care CEO: High deductibles strain free clinics
Pam Timmons feels the pinch.
As CEO of Good Shepherd Ministries, she has watched as state-funded medical services have declined and demand for the organization's...
