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.
Pro-life supporter finds abortion bills ‘infuriating’
In an effort to prove its irrelevance to the daily lives of Oklahomans, the Public Health Committee of the State House of Representatives passed...
Educator’s guide to Islam a step in the right direction
All you need is love, or at least information.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations chapter of Oklahoma (CAIR-OK) released its Educator's Guide to Islamic Religious...
After ditching Fallin, Lamb’s plans deserve scrutiny
Last we mentioned Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb on NonDoc, I was writing about Gary Richardson's amusing gun giveaway and impending announcement of a 2018...
Payday lending bills floated from both sides of aisle
History: One either learns from it or finds oneself doomed to repeat it.
That's a memo that may have missed the desk of Sen. Dan...
Questions for candidates as OKCPS runoff begins
The top two candidates for the Oklahoma City Public Schools Chairperson were Elizabeth Warren and Betsy DeVos — or so it sometimes seemed based on...
Lankford’s virtual town hall draws criticism, questions
Sen. James Lankford hosted a telephone town hall Feb. 16, marking his first town hall since being re-elected on Nov. 8.
Unlike traditional town halls where...
Teacher pay raise heads to full House: ‘We can pass it’
The leading proposal to increase Oklahoma teachers' salaries passed the House Appropriations and Budget Committee this afternoon by a vote of 26-2, despite 20...
Mike Hunter named new Oklahoma Attorney General
With Scott Pruitt confirmed last week as the new director of the federal Environmental Protection Agency, Gov. Mary Fallin announced the appointment of Mike...
Citizens voice ACA concerns at insurance town hall
For Judy Cawthon, it was a pre-existing condition that ultimately led to continued depletion of her retirement account. Following the death of her husband,...
Oklahoma declares revenue failure again: ‘Our situation is dire’
For the second time in two fiscal years, the state of Oklahoma has declared a revenue failure, meaning tax collections are below the estimates used...
