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SQ 820: We’ve got another election on our hands
March is upon us, and things are looking a bit green for the state of Oklahoma this month. It's the time of year when...
Cockfighting fight turns back time at Oklahoma Capitol
Feathers are flying in the Oklahoma Legislature again, and this time it's over an old topic — cockfighting — that has been born anew...
The awkward family affair of Gov. E.W. Marland
When it comes to politicians, voters seldom ever know what they might be getting. Not so in Oklahoma.
Consider the example of E.W. Marland (1874-1941),...
In the face of mass migration, we can learn from Oklahoma’s young people
It has been estimated that up to 1.2 billion people will be displaced by climate change worldwide by 2050. That means the number of...
Valentine voting: For the love of democracy
Who will you choose as your Valentine, or I mean who is your preferred candidate for public office on Tuesday?
On a day when you...
Out of Character: Jenna Miller explores body positivity, queer identity
(Editor’s note: NonDoc’s Author Umbrella interviews up-and-coming writers, particularly authors of color, authors of disability and LGBTQ+ authors. The interviews have been transcribed and lightly edited for...
Last week on This Old Attorney General’s Office
You could say that some political offices in this state are real "fixer-uppers."
If you're a long-time reader of this site, you may know how...
Budget hearing previews the last ride of Mark McBride
As the cold and barren off-seasson for lawmakers thaws and the first session of Oklahoma's 59th Legislature approaches, the focus in January has been state...
Veteran journalist Michael McNutt joins NonDoc team
I'm back.
That quote from the 2003 movie Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines is the simplest way to announce my return to journalism, a...
Plenty of cooks in the Oklahoma education kitchen
As the state's beleaguered education system again shapes up to be the topic du jour — or de l'année — among members and observers...
