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When violence has been the chosen answer: Lessons from the Tulsa Race Massacre
The old saying goes, “Violence is not the answer.” I wholeheartedly agree. When we want resolution and peace, violence isn’t the answer.
However, history has...
Drummond alleges cold, hard facts in pair of Winter Storm Uri cases
You could say things are starting to heat up in the world of natural gas marketing.
We all remember the blustery and cold February caused...
In #oklaed Twittersphere, ‘fight fire with facts’
When I first came across The Whistle (@JusTheFaks) in the #oklaed Twittersphere, I was intrigued by his or her knowledge of school reform. So...
Washington analyst: Oklahoma wisely moves away from tax cuts
For more than 20 years, rather than fully support schools and services to strengthen their communities, Oklahoma lawmakers passed tax cuts for businesses and...
Of armadillos and generals
As my sensibilities have evolved, I have come to a newfound respect for life. I go out of my way to protect any of...
Photos: February filled with music and culture
For only having one extra day, February was especially packed with music and culture events this year.
In the midst of national politics, Norman's city...
Photo essay: 36 hours of livin’ on Tulsa time
In late August, Buddy Guy performing at Tulsa's storied Brady Theater was the destination. It afforded an opportunity for the wife and me to...
The complexity of seeking safe and orderly schools
Nothing in education is more complex than the quest for safe and orderly schools. However, the last two Oklahoma City Public School District board...
Kids Count study reveals Oklahoma children’s ups, downs
It could be argued that 2017 has been the year of adults acting like children. With an upcoming election year, it could get worse....
Pride is more than a week, month, parade or flag
The month of June stands as Pride Month, and this year Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt declared the third week of June as Pride...