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.
SQ 777: Right to Farm roundly rejected by Oklahomans
State Question 777, dubbed the Right to Farm by proponents but derided as the "Right to Harm" by opponents, has failed. Results released Tuesday...
Boren on SQ 779 failure: ‘We cannot secure our future by ignorance’
For the second time in six years, a state question to infuse Oklahoma's education system with hundreds of millions of dollars has failed. State Question...
After alcohol modernization passes, ‘loose ends’ remain
For those who enjoy a bit of John Barleycorn from time to time, State Question 792 appears headed toward passage with more than 60 percent...
Thompson: Don’t forget to vote on OKCPS bond issue
Please, please don’t forget to vote this Tuesday (or before) for the Oklahoma City Public School System bond issue. The bond issue will not...
Conspiracy charges ensnare top Oklahoma political operatives
When news broke Thursday that Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater had charged a slew of political figures for conspiracy and violation of state campaign laws,...
‘Stronger Together’ isn’t just a slogan, it’s a worldview
With five minutes' notice, we can destroy the world. In the span of about an hour or two, it is possible to kill most...
Wait! There’s more: OKC City Council filing open Dec. 5-7
As the OKC metro staggers into the post-election haze of various political hangovers, another civic bender looms right around the corner: OKC City Council...
Where do I vote? A cheat sheet for last-minute voters
The deadline for voter registration is long gone. Most absentee ballots need to have been cast already. Early voting ended Saturday. Even emergency absentee voters have...
John Whetsel wins Oklahoma County sheriff race
To conclude a contentious election for Oklahoma County sheriff, incumbent John Whetsel defeated challenger and Rep. Mike Christian (R-OKC) by a small margin Tuesday night.
County...
Election 2016: Here’s what happens if no one gets 270
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — What happens if no presidential candidate gets 270 electoral college votes in Election 2016?
I have wondered that for several years now. It’s...
