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.
Democrats author medical marijuana legislation
NonDoc recently received some kudos from a high-profile source. The administrator of Gov. Mary Fallin's official Facebook page was kind enough to share our...
No, I will not calm down (and neither should you)
A now-viral New York Times op-ed by Sabrina Tavernise spells out a disturbing refrain I have heard for a few weeks now. It begs...
Payday lending bills floated from both sides of aisle
History: One either learns from it or finds oneself doomed to repeat it.
That's a memo that may have missed the desk of Sen. Dan...
Citizens voice ACA concerns at insurance town hall
For Judy Cawthon, it was a pre-existing condition that ultimately led to continued depletion of her retirement account. Following the death of her husband,...
Oklahoma declares revenue failure again: ‘Our situation is dire’
For the second time in two fiscal years, the state of Oklahoma has declared a revenue failure, meaning tax collections are below the estimates used...
Educator’s guide to Islam a step in the right direction
All you need is love, or at least information.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations chapter of Oklahoma (CAIR-OK) released its Educator's Guide to Islamic Religious...
Questions for candidates as OKCPS runoff begins
The top two candidates for the Oklahoma City Public Schools Chairperson were Elizabeth Warren and Betsy DeVos — or so it sometimes seemed based on...
Mike Hunter named new Oklahoma Attorney General
With Scott Pruitt confirmed last week as the new director of the federal Environmental Protection Agency, Gov. Mary Fallin announced the appointment of Mike...
Teacher pay raise heads to full House: ‘We can pass it’
The leading proposal to increase Oklahoma teachers' salaries passed the House Appropriations and Budget Committee this afternoon by a vote of 26-2, despite 20...
After ditching Fallin, Lamb’s plans deserve scrutiny
Last we mentioned Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb on NonDoc, I was writing about Gary Richardson's amusing gun giveaway and impending announcement of a 2018...
