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.
State board accredits TPS ‘with deficiencies,’ requests special report from districts
Tulsa Public Schools will maintain local control of its operations for the time being following an Oklahoma State Board of Education decision today to...
Challenging Steven Woods, political newcomer Dusk Monetathchi surprised to be in Chickasaw runoff
When he filed for office, Dusk Monetathchi was hopeful, but he didn't exactly expect to be in his current position, forcing longtime incumbent Steven...
Two western Oklahoma cities work to preserve their hospitals
It's taking longer than expected, but residents in Clinton should once again have a hospital operating in their community soon, while those living in...
Young professionals priced out of the inadequate Edmond housing market
During a recent Edmond City Council meeting that revealed a study showing unattainable home prices in our community, some residents shared concerns that their property values...
Ahead of state board decision, TPS Superintendent Deborah Gist announces departure
Two days before the Oklahoma State Board of Education's planned vote on the accreditation status of Tulsa Public Schools, Superintendent Deborah Gist announced a...
As DA seeks Hughes County Jail alternative, Seminole County Sheriff Shannon Smith resigns
(Update: This article was updated at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, to include the Office of Attorney General's deferred prosecution agreement with Shannon Smith....
Talihina Veterans Home closure back on track
After a brief pause owing to concerns raised by some Oklahoma legislators, efforts to close the Talihina Veterans Home have resumed with the goal...
We hate each other: Growing incivility undermines the values of our democracy
Those of us in academia who study American politics are watching a disturbing trend.
At virtually all levels of our country's democracy, partisans — the...
Amid ‘legal uncertainty’ of court challenge, Rep. Ryan Martinez to resign Sept. 1
Two days after Gov. Kevin Stitt responded to a filing before the Oklahoma Supreme Court by saying he would call a special election because believed...
Education roundup: Criminal cases, agency rules and looming decisions
With the 2023-2024 school year starting across the state of Oklahoma, the system responsible for educating most of those kids continues to dominate the...
