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.
‘Please be brave’: Community pleads with Norman Board of Education
At the beginning of Monday night's Norman Public Schools Board of Education meeting, Angel Stuart-Worth stepped to the podium during the public comment period...
‘Bury the hatchets’: Veterans Commission wants Joel Kintsel, John Nash to work together
An awkward moment 44 minutes into the Sept. 1 Oklahoma Veterans Commission meeting previewed an explosive exchange hours later and underscored the long-brewing tension...
‘Modern-day Red Scare’: Norman teacher’s resignation the latest HB 1775 fallout
After districts in Tulsa and Mustang had their accreditation downgraded for violating HB 1775, a new law that bans the teaching of certain concepts...
Roundup: OU prof charged, Dan Kirby investigated, Henderson fallout continues
In Oklahoma, it can be difficult to keep up with all the times that someone of note has been under criminal investigation for one...
Executive Session: Kevin Stitt, Joy Hofmeister to debate
(Update: Now that the debate has occurred, you can read NonDoc's recap or watch the full video.)
Ahead of the November general election, Oklahoma Republican...
Craig Dishman resigns as Edmond’s director of parks and recreation
After more than 10 years as Edmond's director of parks and recreation, Craig Dishman submitted his resignation notice to the city Friday, Aug. 26....
‘Someone hit me in the face’: Senator-elect Tom Woods cited after fight with truck shop owner
A financial dispute between an automotive shop owner and a state senator-elect from eastern Oklahoma boiled over into a fistfight after a Westville festival...
Emergency well drilled in Sasakwa, where some residents lacked running water for months
Thanks to the combined efforts of federal, tribal, state and local governments, an emergency well has been drilled in Sasakwa, a small town in...
Jill Castilla talks banking, Edmond’s future and working with Mark Cuban
Not many bankers host monthly street festivals, but Jill Castilla does.
As president and CEO of Citizens Bank of Edmond and the founder of the...
‘Ideology is overrated’: Jonathan Rauch fears America faces a truth crisis
Now and in the coming years, the world — and American democracy in particular — faces a "truth crisis," according to Jonathan Rauch, a...
