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.
High-profile bills pass House, Gov. approves tribal casino
(Correction: This story was updated to reflect the amended version of HB 1482 that passed the Oklahoma House.)
A flurry of activity marked this week at...
Tussle at the Tower: Oklahoma County Sheriff debate
NonDoc.com will host Tussle at the Tower, a public debate between Oklahoma County Sheriff candidates, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at...
McCall: Cigarette tax ‘first priority,’ GPT not focus right now
(Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly listed the cigarette tax rate. Story has been updated below to reflect the proper rate. NonDoc...
Rep. Carol Bush’s email raises GOP caucus questions
(Clarification: This post was updated at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, to which proposal received the most support in whip count discussed.)
An email newsletter...
An #okleg poem: ‘The building waits with bipartisan hate’
(Editor's note: A bipartisan revenue plan reached in the Oklahoma State Senate stalled in a House committee Friday, Oct. 27, 2017. While lawmakers caucused,...
Report: Oklahoma’s children of color face major obstacles
Oklahomans are an aspirational people. We believe in the power of hard work to transform our lives and transform our communities. We have stories...
The Last Jedi: Enough ‘disappointment’ to make you think
Walking out of the theater last week, I felt ... strange.
I don't consider myself the biggest Star Wars fan in the world — I...
Editorial: Shuffle onward, Oklahoma
Oklahomans are good at making do with less than they would like to have. Call it a historical holdover seared into Okie genetics by the...
Victim advocate: Oklahoma must become ‘smart on crime’
Feb. 15, 2011, is etched into my memory. That’s the day our son, Chad, was the victim of a horrific, violent crime, and our...
Lawyer: SB 1140 discriminates against gay couples
Now that the Supreme Court has expressly ruled that a gay couple has a fundamental right to marry, those opposing such marriages are doing...