Commentary
NonDoc.com serves as a responsible public forum for news and commentary. Our commentary section is open for public submission on a variety of topics. Promotional pieces are not accepted as commentary submissions.
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The scraps: Dating tales for the doggie plate
If you've been reading NonDoc lately, you've probably noticed our miniseries on the perils and pitfalls of online dating. We covered women's nightmare encounters...
Plaintiffs, robots cover Oklahoma open records lawsuit
How best should one write about Oklahoma's unabating Open Records Act violations?
The best way, I suppose, would be whatever way most supports state compliance with a key pillar...
Where the river goes: A tribute playlist for Scott Weiland
In light of vocalist and frontman Scott Weiland's unfortunate death Thursday night in Bloomington, Minn., NonDoc offers up this Spotify playlist as tribute to an...
Whatever your Christmas, view it positively
Christmas is an interesting holiday in America.
On one hand, it's a celebration of a specifically religious moment in human history — a time for Christians...
Don’t Star Wars my Star Trek
With regard to science fiction, there are two franchises that epitomize the genre in the popular consciousness. While superficially similar, further examination reveals that, thematically, Star...
‘Our love died right on the table’
(Editor’s Note: NonDoc provides Sundaze as a weekly space for poetry, short prose, visual art and other ideas pitched by creatives in Oklahoma and around the world....
‘Broken, hate-filled people’ ruin Jesus’ ‘Good News’
(Editor’s Note: Vital Conversations is a running series of commentaries from various faith leaders. The series is sponsored by Phillips Theological Seminary, though contributions...
Faith event offers shocking stats on criminal justice
The Rev. James Dorn's voice and demeanor conveyed the gravity of the situation faced by our fellow Oklahomans. Facing an overflow crowd at Restorative Justice Sunday on...
Charlie Christian should be in Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Oklahoma is possessed of a great many "halls of fame." We've got 'em for journalists, educators, athletes, historians, musicians and — once upon a...
‘Laments help us as we share our sorrow’
(Editor’s Note: Vital Conversations is a running series of commentaries from various faith leaders. The series is sponsored by Phillips Theological Seminary, though contributions...
