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2018 for the kids: A children’s agenda in the new year
For those who are involved in politics and policy at the Oklahoma State Capitol, 2017 felt like the year that would never end. Special...
CreativeMornings offers free inspirational talks (and breakfast)
Today’s Brooklyn has become an “intoxicating blend of energy, international dynamism, influence and street culture,” so it’s no surprise that it was the place...
Editorial: Warner’s N-word recording highlights MLK Day importance
(Editor's note: This story quotes dialogue containing the N-word in reference to MLK Day.)
Throughout the 1980s, America's political leaders debated whether to create today's...
OKCPS mistakes have potential to push poor schools over the edge
I’ve become increasingly worried that time is running out for the Oklahoma City Public School System. The district keeps focusing on shiny new objects,...
Letter: Will sell my spirit and soul for food
To the editors:
Most Saturday mornings since last June, I've been going to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, a huge warehouse that collects enormous quantities...
Breath vs Bullets: A poem for America
Breath vs Bullets
by James Coburn
Children breathe against a gunman
their only defense.
We breathe facing weapons —
free to exhale smoke
from pierced lungs.
A gun is free to...
Letter: Pastor responds to controversy, continues posing question
To the editors:
Does God judge nations? Recently, while serving as chaplain of the week in the Oklahoma Senate, I posed this question. I was...
#OklaEd Spring: Educators organizing for walkout
(UPDATE: The date of the proposed walkout was changed after this story originally posted. The new date is reflected below.)
A teacher's job is doing...
After gun scare, we owe OKCPS students a listen
Last week, eighth graders (yes, eighth graders!) led a walkout at John Marshall Mid-High protesting gun violence. According to NewsOK, about 200 students engaged...
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...
