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Honored in uniform, veterans neglected by VA, others
As a Vietnam veteran, my dad is a lot of things, but he is most definitely not a quitter. When he wants something accomplished,...
‘We had a chance to change the world and instead …’
I recently came across two oddly similar quotes from unrelated sources. They were not written nor spoken in the same decade. Both begin, "We had...
How do you know when it’s domestic violence?
FAIRFIELD BAY, Ark. — I imagine the question in this headline seems ridiculous to most. We all have an idea of what domestic violence looks...
Christian minister on Oilfield Prayer Day: ‘I just can’t’
Dear Gov. Mary Fallin,
You have declared Oct. 13 to be Oilfield Prayer Day. You have invited us to, “thank God for the blessings created by the...
Corporate think tank sensationalizes teacher absences
The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) recently found teacher absences in Oklahoma City averaged 11 days in 2013, and 18 percent of teachers missed more than...
‘Raise your voice’ against rape culture
So many times, I have set down to write an article about rape culture. So many times, I have failed to find the words.
I...
Sundaze poem: ‘All the men smile’
All the men smile
by James Coburn
Trump the lump began to fall
too many salacious remarks
for the Don to take to the ball.
With four-letter words disaster loomed.
Running...
Editorial: Mary Fallin says little about Trump misogyny
Oklahoma's first female head of state — Gov. Mary Fallin — has openly supported her party's often-disgusting presidential nominee for months, at times vying for...
Vintner says State Question 792 would help ag economy
Did you know that, before Prohibition, Oklahoma was a leading grape producer? The state had 10 times as much acreage in production as we...
Harper Academy highlights charter challenges in OKC
Ben Felder of The Oklahoman reports, “Two Oklahoma City charter schools are likely to be bottom 5 percent performers when the ratings are released this...
