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.
CTE, the UFC and the dark side of combat sports
In her 48-second fight against Amanda Nunes last month, Ronda Rousey took an astonishing 23 strikes to the head.
After her second loss in a...
One-size-fits-all accountability creates destructive cycle
The OKCPS board deserves great praise for conducting a roundtable discussion of charter schools in a retreat Monday that was open to the public.
The...
If Oklahoma Capitol insiders were WWE stars
Do you find the Oklahoma Legislature too boring to warrant your attention? Would you be more intrigued if the state's elected and appointed leaders...
Tax dollars often better managed than private businesses
Don’t tread on me.
It looks fun on a flag and sort of has a nice ring to it, especially when taking into account the...
Hobbled Russia still managing to play Donald Trump
UNKEN, Austria — It has been rightly suggested by one of my colleagues at the University of Oklahoma that I give too much credit...
Editorial: To repeal and replace Obamacare, GOP needs a plan
The political clamor about an impending "repeal and replace" of the Affordable Care Act is loud, aggravating and completely in vain unless Republican leaders...
Arkansas medical marijuana efforts favoring the rich
Quick, what's the fastest way to make marijuana boring?
Bog it down in a commission and make sure rich people are the only ones who...
Out of the box ideas for feds to force REAL ID compliance
I've written multiple times about Oklahoma's REAL ID Act compliance situation, and each time it has been a veritable nightmare of government officials not knowing...
Critical thinking needed as post-truth threatens youth
As we struggle to make sense of the 2016 election, Americans need the ability to "hold two opposing ideas in mind at the same...
Psst! Do you want to find $1 billion for Oklahoma schools?
Oklahoma's Economic Development Generating Excellence (EDGE) committee was formed by former Gov. Brad Henry to come up with ideas for our state's government.
In September 2003, I suggested to the...
