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.
No, I will not calm down (and neither should you)
A now-viral New York Times op-ed by Sabrina Tavernise spells out a disturbing refrain I have heard for a few weeks now. It begs...
The boogers of public policy: Where to put them?
Ever wonder why policy people are often warned to avoid picking their noses? It's because, if they pull out a booger, they’ll have to find...
Democrats author medical marijuana legislation
NonDoc recently received some kudos from a high-profile source. The administrator of Gov. Mary Fallin's official Facebook page was kind enough to share our...
Engineer: Education must be about more than grades
Recently, I responded to a student who had a question about his grade. He indicated a hesitation to remain in my class because he runs...
Research: Cortisol turns some kids into time bombs
I had two big personal takeaways from the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Foundation's excellent conference on early childhood education Feb. 9 at the University...
Editorial: District attorneys push HB 1482 with poor logic
House Bill 1482 has caused quite a stir at the Oklahoma State Capitol since it passed a House committee 11-1 on Feb. 15. Numerous...
State rummage sale benefits DoC; bridges need help, too
At the beginning of this year, NonDoc contributor and former Oklahoma Gov. David Walters authored a commentary about the need for a Balance Sheet Commission....
What if every Oklahoman bought a Powerball ticket?
With Oklahoma's current leadership declaring 2016 a revenue failure and facing a nearly $900 million shortfall for next year's budget, it's time to look somewhere else to fund...
Wyrick attorney’s response: Lawsuit on Supreme Court appointment ‘frivolous’
In responding to a legal challenge of Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Patrick Wyrick's appointment to the state's highest court, a special assistant attorney general has...
Giant Woody Guthrie projected onto Oklahoma Capitol
This Capitol is your Capitol, this Capitol is my Capitol.
That's the bastardized ditty I hum to myself every time I experience plumbing problems and drive two miles...
