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Party recap: A successful return to our roots in Norman
NonDoc's “Blame It All on Our Roots” party Friday in Norman was a smashing success. Not only did we meet our fundraising goal, but...
From brain to bones, Oklahoma Capitol’s renovation impressive
More than I'd like to admit, covering the Oklahoma State Capitol can feel like banging your head against a wall.
A week ago Friday, metaphor...
HB 1011XX: What’s Dr. No hiding in his holiday home?
The Thinker’s attention was recently called to Monday's press release from the OCPA. In it, former U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn fired a warning shot in...
Mayor’s Roundtable: Moral dilemmas, inequality pepper talks
The two best things about the latest Mayor’s Development Roundtable included:
unexpected glimpses into today’s moral quandaries
and an acknowledgment of the challenges of...
As walkout continues, consider all that teachers do
A few days ago, I was driving while listening to NPR. The Oklahoma Repetition News Network was reporting that the #OkLeg had just passed...
Incinerate romaine lettuce with a flamethrower
Throw out all of your romaine lettuce right this instant! Well, by the time this publishes, you'd probably know if you were sick or...
Letter: Key reversals possible, unlikely on new SCOTUS
To the editors:
For those who are concerned about SCOTUS and a possible reversal of the Obergefell and Windsor decisions recognizing marriage equality in MAGALand,...
TV series highlights missteps in Julius Jones’ death penalty case
The Last Defense documentary series focuses on death row inmates who seem to be innocent. In episodes five through seven, the series presented a powerful case...
Attorney: Congress must end uncertainty for Dreamers
TULSA — Oklahomans pride themselves on being in control of their own destiny, believing that with grit and hard work anything is possible. Indeed,...
It’s time to institutionalize the legacy of Clara Luper and OKC’s sit-ins
In the 1950s, Oklahoma City teacher Clara Luper and her students took the northern route on a bus trip to the NAACP conference in New...