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.
Filter: 2016 session defined by what did not happen
The end of the Oklahoma Legislative session is often a time for celebration and camaraderie, a time when foes can let loose knowing the...
Letter: Hedge fund billionaires ‘endanger’ world finances
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On education reform, Obama ignored evidence
Surely President Obama had more pressing issues on his mind in 2009 than education when he bought into corporate school reform. Surely there were...
WTF v. FTW: Bathroom battle and alcohol modernization
By the time this post gets published, Oklahoma lawmakers will have, by law, exactly 16 hours and 59 minutes to wrap up any and...
Frantic end of session means reporting complex details
When an Oklahoma legislative session winds down, it has been my experience that a great number of details get overlooked, misreported or confused.
Tracking legislative machinations at...
Ed Shadid on MAPS 4 and GO bond: ‘More people need to be looking at the jelly beans’
In his appeal to voters assembled Tuesday night for a town hall meeting on the 2017 general obligation bond issue, Oklahoma City Councilman Ed...
MHAOK campaign aims to end mental health stigma
Emily Richmond’s story is brief, but well worth the read. The brevity of her tale contrasts with her long, arduous fight with bipolar disorder....
Letter: ‘Demand justice at the ballot box in November’
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Teacher shortage: Real or fabricated?
It sounds weird, but some school reformers keep denying that teachers are fleeing the classroom. Even stranger, Oklahoma is cited as a place where...
Filter: Brian Bingman’s finger pointing smacks of irony
You've seen the headlines and social media reactions swirling the Internet. The Oklahoma Legislature is a "train wreck." It's time to "panic."
Legislative leaders have...
