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.
‘Gang bang’: Read the full FBI affidavit on Ralph Shortey
(Editor's note: The following article and embedded document include graphic language concerning the alleged sexual communications of Ralph Shortey, some of which involve teenagers....
Mike Jackson: ‘Fix our structural problems in Oklahoma’
In August, the State Chamber of Oklahoma promoted Mike Jackson to executive vice president of vice president of government and political affairs. Jackson represented...
P.D. Taylor elected sheriff, Jacob Rosecrants to become 28th House Dem
Oklahoma County has a new sheriff, sort of. Acting Sheriff, P.D. Taylor, who worked under his predecessor for more than a dozen years, received...
Panel discussion reveals human dimension of DACA
On Monday, The Oklahoman hosted its Instant Reaction panel discussion on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) at Oklahoma City Community College's Capitol Hill Center....
After arraignment, Sen. Bryce Marlatt resigns
A week after he was charged with sexual battery for allegedly kissing and groping an Uber driver, Bryce Marlatt has resigned from the Oklahoma...
Travis Brauer charged with felony and misdemeanor
Former Gov. Mary Fallin aide Travis Brauer has been charged this morning in Oklahoma County District Court with two criminal counts, and Fallin herself...
Election-day cheat sheet: Okla. County Sheriff, HD 46, OKC bonds
Voters around Oklahoma will head to the polls today for a variety of elections and decisions. In particular, voters in Oklahoma County will select...
Letter: ‘Are we traveling in a time machine back to the future?’
Editors:
I just read an article describing the presidency of America as a job that combines, on one hand, the aspects of a politician pressing...
Download, take Rep. Scott Biggs’ felony survey yourself
Rep. Scott Biggs (R-Chickasha) took heat during the 2017 legislative session for stalling bills aimed at decreasing Oklahoma's prison population and limiting the number...
Special session date derails Oklahoma diplomatic trip to Taiwan
Oklahoma has cancelled its annual dignitary trip to Taiwan after Gov. Mary Fallin announced she will call a Sept. 25 special session to address...
