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.
New study: Children’s welfare falling in Oklahoma
In 2012, Oklahoma’s overall children's welfare ranking was 40th in the nation. Two years ago, we were up to 37th. Last week, the Annie...
Five local, county proposals fail in July 13 elections
Even with 2022 and its avalanche of elections still many months away, a small percentage of Oklahomans went to the polls Tuesday to decide...
In this presidential election, better the devil you know …
We all feel like we know Hillary Clinton. She has been a part of our public lives for more than two decades. From her time...
Feminism and politics: Women’s rights are human rights
The current election year and its unprecedented turnout bring the age-old argument surrounding sexism and women’s identity to the surface. Over a century ago,...
District attorneys use twin groups to push criminal justice policies
(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Paul Monies of Oklahoma Watch and appears here in accordance with the non-profit journalism organization’s republishing terms.)
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Infrastructure a common thread in OKC Ward 1 race
A crowded field of nine candidates came forward to battle it out for the OKC Ward 1 City Council seat in the February general...
Two factors to consider when reforming health care
I am pleased to have been invited to be a contributor to NonDoc. For some time now, I have admired the thoughtful writings of...
Ready for another year of Oklahoma education coverage
Editor’s Note: NonDoc hired Megan Prather as our education report thanks to a nine-month grant we received from The Walton Family Foundation to support...
5 people who could succeed Pruitt as attorney general
With Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt positioned to become the head of the federal Environmental Protection Agency, the Sooner State could find itself with...
Letter: Pryor Public Library offers archives, internet
To the editors:
I want to reach out to let you and your readers know that the Pryor Public Library has archives for the Pryor...