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Zimbabwean’s poems touch on African history, writing
That Is Where My Umbilical Cord Is
by Ndaba Sibanda
Today you stand tall in defiance of all the challenges
Right in the southwestern part of the...
Ted Cruz said his presidency will make me enter therapy
When I arrived at Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz's scheduled stump speech Wednesday in southwest OKC, I had already missed the Texas senator's impromptu press...
Editorial: How many third-graders would Jesus suspend?
Our Monday editorials are written on Sunday. Hence, this examination of SB 81 was crafted on Easter.
That bill (embedded below), authored by Sen. Ron Sharp...
Oklahoma’s budget crisis demands revenue leadership
In August, the Oklahoma Supreme Court's decision to invalidate a recently enacted fee on cigarettes brought Oklahoma’s budget crisis back to the fore. While the...
COVID-19 drive-up testing site offers snapshot of history
If you saw me Thursday, you probably got tested for COVID-19.
The only time I left the house was to visit the drive-up testing facility...
‘Number sense’ needed in math education
It used to be almost cliché that when I met people, at a party or on an airplane, and told them I was a...
Influx of youth begs important OKC City Council debate
After the OKC City Council elections this past week, I can't help but think about the very positive addition of new perspectives to our...
Historic preservation deserves deeper consideration from OKC council
The OKC City Council’s push to weaken Oklahoma City’s historic preservation system is deeply rooted in the notion that property owners should be able...
D.D. Kirkland school features innovation, partnerships
At the invitation of an early education expert with the Potts Family Foundation, I attended the Aug. 14 D.D. Kirkland Early Childhood Center Screening Day and...
Free dental, vision, medical care in Tulsa on May 6-7
Over the years, I have written a few short posts to alert the public about Remote Area Medical events, and I am doing so...