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.
Speculation centers on Brogdon for District 34
Online journalism is a fast game. Like jai alai, it takes heightened awareness. Locally. Politically. It also demands strict deadlines. To those ends, I found today's...
Tribes push 2020 census completion despite pandemic
Tribes in Oklahoma have worked the last decade to ensure their members are better counted in the 2020 U.S. census, but the coronavirus pandemic...
Committee shoots down bill to repeal permitless carry
Those who want to repeal Oklahoma's new law allowing the open carry of firearms without a permit will have to hang their hopes on...
Coveducation recap: OKCPS plan, attendance questions & snow days
There's a lot of Oklahoma education news to catch up on this week, from Gov. Kevin Stitt moving teachers to phase two of Oklahoma's...
Muslims must ‘participate’ in U.S. democracy
The underlying stigma and hatred of Islam perpetuated by national political contenders like Donald Trump has left the 3.3 million Muslims in this country vulnerable...
A late VHS tape should not be a felony
Oklahoma's felony statutes have changed significantly in recent years, but many people are still dealing with the negative effects of those laws.
Last month, we...
SQ 792 beer, wine coalition: ‘We have a great opportunity’
If State Question 792 passes in November, many Oklahoma business leaders will be raising a glass in celebration.
SQ 792 would modernize the state's liquor...
SD 5 candidates agree on issues, not on politics
There are two candidates vying for the Oklahoma Senate District 5 seat Sen. Joseph Silk (R–Broken Bow) vacated to run for Congress this year,...
Balkman sticks to one-year opioid abatement plan
Cleveland County District Judge Thad Balkman stuck to his guns today in Oklahoma's landmark opioid trial. The final judgment, released after an October summary...
Policy Pitch: Restore refundability of the EITC
In Oklahoma’s tax code, there are multiple tax breaks for high-income individuals and businesses. But just three tax credits are targeted at low-income Oklahomans,...
