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HJR 1037: Return of Oklahoma’s ‘Rotten political system’
“Before court reform, judges ran in open elections—anybody could run for office. They were totally dependent on lawyers’ contributions to their campaigns. It was...
Recalling racism with oral history: resentment, tension and change
(Author's Note: The following is part one of three “sound chapters” of Oklahoma oral black histories collected in Every Point on the Map's work over...
‘Goddamn’ racism: A birthday lesson from Nina Simone
The news has exceedingly covered Beyoncé's performance over her new single Formation at the Super Bowl.
To my understanding, this song is calling on the...
Climate change, fracking and Sam Walton: Bernie Sanders takes on sacred cows in Tulsa
TULSA — "Climate change is real, climate change is caused by human activity, climate change is already causing devastating problems in our country and...
In 2016, it’s hope and understanding v. racism and fear
(Author’s Note: The following is part three of three “sound chapters” of Oklahomans’ oral histories about race collected in Every Point on the Map’s work...
OKC: Marco Rubio throws zingers, kitchen sink at Trump
With ACDC’s “Thunderstruck” blaring from speakers, Oklahoma's governor and senior U.S. senator took to the Chevy Bricktown Events Center stage Friday afternoon to stump for Marco...
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...
Political Apprentice: Donald Trump puts on a show
Sitting at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City waiting for Donald Trump to show up for his Friday rally, I couldn’t help but think...
Sen. David Holt: Marco Rubio ‘right on the issues’
(Editor’s Note: Sen. David Holt (R-OKC) serves as Marco Rubio's Oklahoma chairman for his 2016 presidential campaign. NonDoc has solicited Letters to the Editors from Oklahomans...
Proposing more OKC charters a ‘high-stakes gamble’
When a new mass charterization plan was presented to the Oklahoma City Public School System Board of Education last week, “tempers flared … and...