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.
‘Laboratory of artificial insemination’: Nigerian independence celebrated
Ile-Ife, NIGERIA — Many years ago, the seeds of in(ter)dependence were planted. We had just been willed into existence from Lord Lugard and Shaw's...
Fallin: Work remains after challenging session
(Editor's note: The following piece was distributed to media by Gov. Mary Fallin's office as part of her monthly column series titled Oklahoma Now....
Letter: Civil progress stunted by ‘homo-hatred’
To the editors:
I don't presume that all the readers of my articles are gay-friendly, but I do think it's reasonable to see how homo-hatred...
World AIDS Day: Stigma, fear cause people to ignore HIV
Today is World AIDS Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of HIV and supporting people living with HIV — including nearly 6,000 Oklahomans. Despite...
SD 13: Eric Hall ‘inspired’ by Sen. Paddack’s example
(Editor’s note: Earlier this month, NonDoc emailed questions to more than two-dozen candidates running for various offices. More than half of those sent questions did...
Family separation creates harsh backdrop on July Fourth
I write this on the Fourth of July afternoon, 2018. My favorite holiday. The USA is 242 years old. Looking back, it's been a strange...
Editorial: Tax reform bill plus Roy Moore equals GOP stench
With the U.S. Senate potentially voting on President Donald Trump's tax reform package this week, debate continues over just how accurate it is for...
Letter: Calling all Trump voters for thoughts on budget
To the editors:
The Trump budget includes $52.3 BILLION more for defense, even though the U.S. already spends much more than other countries on defense.
Get...
Letter: For Puerto Rico, ‘power of prayer’ inadequate
To the editors:
Christianity has many sects — just like Islam, with its two well-known branches of Shia and Sunni (among other smaller sects) who war...
College voters face challenges getting to ballot box
By Elizabeth Campbell
News21
TEMPE, Ariz. — Students at Rollins College in Florida are designing custom “I voted” stickers for absentee voters. On the other side of the...
