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.
Shaming third-graders: How school reform fails students
Virginia third-grade teacher Launa Hall exposed a shocking example of how corporate school reform has lost its soul, and a surprising innovation known as...
Pressed releases: Rep. Morrissette’s ‘shaky’ platform
It appears Rep. Richard Morrissette (D-OKC) has decided to make fracking-related earthquakes central to his campaign for Corporation Commissioner of America's quake capital. The term-limited New...
Stop opting for ‘savior politics’ over adult pragmatism
First, let me be clear: I don't have any personal vendetta against Republicans.
Heck, I grew up in a Republican household in a Republican neighborhood...
North Carolina gerrymandering bastardizes primary
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — When I was in college, I took a class on race and southern politics, which is where I learned about the...
Filter: Tulsa’s Paul Tay shows need for plurality of voices
Don't we all deserve our time?
Tulsa mayoral candidate Paul Tay's recent interruption of a live, televised debate was a bold move that took some...
Dumb and dumber: #okleg grades, comment on ‘Grapes’
I wrote an analysis last week of the 2016 Legislature's outcome, arguing that the session could be remembered more for the things it didn't do than...
Education legislation creates victories in ‘reform wars’
The 2016 Oklahoma legislative session was awful. The Republican-controlled House, Senate and executive branch ducked their responsibilities, but we can shout for joy about...
Token Oklahoman discovers ‘Oklahoma stigma’
While Oklahoma pride is something I've been taught ever since I learned to speak, I’ve always known that Oklahoma’s reputation beyond our borders hasn’t...
Boot half empty: Median rule hinders MDA fundraiser
Donations to the Oklahoma City Fire Department's annual Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraiser were down more than 40 percent in the wake of a new city ordinance...
Letter: Repeating or reporting on mental health stigma?
(Editor’s Note: NonDoc believes in creating a responsible forum for the rational and respectful discussion of topics and ideas. As such, we run Letters...