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.
More recess: On enormous rate case, Todd Hiett states position before further delay
Only two of Oklahoma's three Corporation Commission members attended today's meeting on a potentially enormous challenge of a 29-year-old telecommunications rate increase, but Commissioner Todd...
Immigration debate ‘a referendum on basic human morality’
Around the turn of the 20th century, Oklahoma communities dared to envision enclaves radical in our conception — an all black state, an indigenous...
‘Liberate the soul of the nation’: Thousands gather 60 years after the March on Washington
WASHINGTON — On Aug. 28, 1963, The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the marble steps of the Lincoln Memorial to convey...
Studies: Medical marijuana combats opioid abuse
As Oklahomans gear up to vote on whether to legalize medical marijuana, two studies released this year show evidence that doing so would likely...
McKinsey & Co. should be held responsible for Oklahoma opioid deaths
In February, McKinsey & Co. reached an almost $573 million settlement with 47 states, the District of Columbia and five territories that had sued...
Filter: News 9 errs with link promoting PAC contributions
In a story about "dozens" of "educators" planning to run for the Oklahoma Legislature, News 9 highlighted a new political action committee (PAC) supporting the...
The week in coveducation: State board to discuss Epic audit, OKCPS discusses in-person learning
The Oklahoma State Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12 to discuss findings in the state's forensic...
During the COVID-19 crisis, consider your mental health
When I began my counseling career, in 2005, our country was still recovering from the collective trauma of 9/11 and coping with the war...
Editorial: OKCPD body camera shortage inexcusable
Last week, Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater announced his findings on two Oklahoma City Police Department officers who shot and killed people in the...
Inexperience, muddy messaging typify HD 87 hopefuls
(Editor’s Note: NonDoc's coverage of intriguing political races continues. In this installment of our #HotRace miniseries, we review candidates for House District 87 in Oklahoma...
