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.
Latino voters a growing force in rural America
PERRY, Iowa — Forty miles outside the rush of Des Moines, Iowa, a rural farm-town of 7,500 people welcomed presidential candidates who were making...
Iowans included Washington satellite caucus
WASHINGTON — For the first time in the history of the Iowa Caucus, Iowans across the country and around the globe were able to...
U.S. House committee moves bills on white supremacy symbols, cybersecurity
WASHINGTON — The House Committee on Homeland Security sent a series of bills to the House floor Wednesday seeking to combat multiple white supremacy...
‘The best to beat Trump?’ Edmond surrogate forum highlights 2020 Democratic options
The contrasts in approach came at the end of the Edmond Democratic Women's 2020 presidential candidate surrogate forum Monday night.
About 250 people attended the...
Super Tuesday: Biden takes Oklahoma, Sanders second
Former Vice President Joe Biden captured the majority of Oklahoma's 37 pledged Democratic presidential delegates on Super Tuesday, when 14 states held their primary...
Leaders talking session ‘contingency’ if COVID-19 outbreak occurs
As state health officials monitor the spread of COVID-19, members of Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt's cabinet and legislative leaders are having "contingency" discussions about...
‘Profound impact’: Oklahomans recall Sen. Tom Coburn
Tom Coburn, a conservative physician who represented Oklahoma in the U.S. House for six years and in the U.S. Senate for 10 years, died...
Safety & judicial agencies: Cuts discussed, effects reflect ‘how ill-prepared we were’
Turmoil related to the COVID-19 crisis is disrupting proactive programs, exacerbating budget issues and requiring the re-prioritization of efforts within Oklahoma's public safety and...
Convo at the college: CD 5 GOP primary debate set
(Update: Seating at the June 18 CD 5 GOP primary debate described below will be available by reservation only. To request a seat, email...
Senate District 28: Zack Taylor leaves House, seeks Senate
Rep. Zack Taylor (R-Seminole) hopes 28 is his lucky number.
Taylor is running to represent Senate District 28, primarily on his experience from representing the...
