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.
Julian Assange is a coward
I think the headline says it all. Julian Assange is a coward.
It’s not just that he’s avoiding extradition to the U.S. It’s more that he’s...
Fight for 15 sparks day of protests at Austin Carl’s Jr.
AUSTIN — At 8 a.m. on the morning of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, a group of protesters set up camp outside of a Carl’s...
Hear us roar: ‘Feminism’ deserves positive connotation
Feminism is a word often rejected by progressive women because of the negative connotation it carries. Feminists are often judged as anything but feminine,...
Trigger happy: Okla. legislators file dozens of gun bills
Oklahoma Watch recently released its analysis of more than 2,200 bills and joint resolutions filed for the first session of Oklahoma's 56th Legislature.
As one might expect,...
Resident #oklaed wonk endorses OKCPS candidates
I try to limit my writing to what I know: research and practice in urban education.
I also seek to limit myself to policy —...
Gary Richardson preparing run for Oklahoma governor
Gary Richardson plans to announce a 2018 campaign for Oklahoma governor this spring, the Tulsa attorney has stated on social media.
"I'm looking at it pretty...
How women’s marches help combat Trump’s narcissism
President Donald Trump is unphased by our cries of injustice, outrage, anger or resistance. He doesn’t bat an eyelash at our ideological outrage or...
Okla. County voter turnout low, OKCPS to hold runoffs
The Oklahoma City Public School Board elections emerged as the hottest races Tuesday, as all three positions up for grabs will head to a...
Refugee and travel ban: Hooray for checks and balances
If you're a reasonable American looking for a glass-half-full take on President Donald Trump's controversial travel/refugee ban for seven nations, perhaps you can appreciate...
‘Toxic’ Steve Perry should embarrass charter supporters
Upon arriving at the OK School Choice Summit last Thursday, I was surprised to see a handful of friends who were denied entry and a larger...
