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.
‘Genetically altered’ County Clerk David Hooten stands by odd work trip idea
A recorded conversation from late April features Oklahoma County Clerk David Hooten claiming he is "genetically altered" so that he "doesn't get drunk no...
With Mullin missing, other GOP Senate candidates tout conservative credentials in debate
Working hard to establish their conservative credentials, GOP candidates in Oklahoma's open U.S. Senate election touted their hardline stances on the Second Amendment and...
GOP primary to decide Sapulpa area’s Senate District 12
(Update: On Tuesday, June 28, Todd Gollihare won election to represent Senate District 12.)
On June 28, Republican voters in Senate District 12 will pick the...
‘So much work’: Tribal criminal justice systems discussed at Sovereignty Symposium
While tensions between state and tribal leaders still hung in the air during Wednesday's half of the 2022 Sovereignty Symposium, a pair of criminal...
Epic board retains Superintendent Bart Banfield, approves budget
During a packed Epic Charter Schools Board meeting Wednesday evening, board members approved the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget for both Epic Blended and...
Urban meets rural in Senate District 28 primaries
(Update: On Tuesday, June 28, Grant Green and Jeff McCommas advanced to an Aug. 23 Republican primary runoff. The winner of that election will face...
In debate, Corporation Commission candidates agree state could lose regulatory jurisdiction
Sen. Kim David (R-Porter) and former Rep. Todd Thomsen (R-Ada), the two leading Oklahoma Corporation Commission candidates, mostly agreed with each other on regulatory...
Oklahoma abortion rights fight stirs painful memories
(Editor's note: This article about abortion rights in Oklahoma includes details about rape.)
While America debates abortion rights on the state and national level, Debbie...
Army veteran, former county GOP leader and former actor seek House District 31
(Update: On Tuesday, June 28, Collin Duel and Karmin Grider advanced to an Aug. 23 runoff election. The winner of that election will represent...
Should the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding Schools have subpoena authority?
WASHINGTON — Efforts to create a federal commission to explore the legacy of the nation’s Indian Boarding Schools have hit a stumbling block.
Questions about...
