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.
‘Absurd’: House spokesman denies email obfuscation
(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Mollie Bryant of Oklahoma Watch and appears here in accordance with the non-profit journalism organization’s republishing terms.)
A change to...
Principal for a Day event highlights struggles of OKCPS
For Adam Jewell, in his second year as the head principal at Capitol Hill Hill School, a routine work day begins at 6 a.m....
‘It’s ridiculous’: Lawmakers and lobbyists blast ‘cross-dressers’ email
When word spreads that something imminently stupid yet slightly relevant has happened at the Oklahoma State Capitol, I tend to view it as an...
Bill would likely expand suspension for elementary kids
(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Jennifer Palmer of Oklahoma Watch and appears here in accordance with the non-profit journalism organization’s republishing terms.)
Students...
NPR features Tulsa teacher’s #oklaed Twitter poetry
National Public Radio (NPR) recently featured a Tulsa-based English and creative writing teacher's poetry as part of its ongoing #NPRpoetry project.
The radio network has been...
State contract to grow ‘life-changing’ Women in Recovery program
As Candida Ulibarri stepped away from a podium Tuesday afternoon in the Oklahoma State Capitol, Gov. Mary Fallin offered a lighthearted analysis of the 33-year-old...
Letter: Okie Democrats do well once voters have facts
To the editors:
If you’ve heard that the Oklahoma Democratic Party is on the way out in Oklahoma, let’s review Democrats’ success in special elections...
Senate’s archaic procedure of cloture should be killed
Remember the old pasta sauce commercial that had lots of people asking if a certain popular sauce contained specific spices and specialty items? The tagline...
Five uses for $40k that are better than special elections
Oklahomans will be gifted the chance to send some new faces to the Capitol in some upcoming special elections.
On one hand, I'm happy that garbage...
Editorial: How many third-graders would Jesus suspend?
Our Monday editorials are written on Sunday. Hence, this examination of SB 81 was crafted on Easter.
That bill (embedded below), authored by Sen. Ron Sharp...