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Oklahoma Teacher Retirement System puts Social Security to shame
TULSA — My primary productive activity these days is Uber driving for two grandchildren (for which I keep detailed accounts with the expectation of being...
Lankford’s virtual town hall draws criticism, questions
Sen. James Lankford hosted a telephone town hall Feb. 16, marking his first town hall since being re-elected on Nov. 8.
Unlike traditional town halls where...
CTE, the UFC and the dark side of combat sports
In her 48-second fight against Amanda Nunes last month, Ronda Rousey took an astonishing 23 strikes to the head.
After her second loss in a...
Policy Pitch: ‘Vote yes on SB 801 and HB 1027’
This session, the Legislature will have an opportunity to increase access to health care across the state of Oklahoma. Gov. Kevin Stitt’s inaugural address discussed...
Editorial: Two Norman police officers’ disgusting attitudes
While other hot-button topics may have overtaken the forefront of America's public consciousness, the actions of police officers that result in unnecessary deaths should...
Demolishing OU housing towers should be a breeze
The University of Oklahoma is undergoing major changes these days. In a Board of Regents meeting Friday, OU President Joe Harroz spoke about a...
Confederate flag rally touts heritage, ignores reality
SHAWNEE, Oklahoma — I have more than a half-dozen direct ancestors who lived in Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi and fought for the South....
Northeast OKC hindered by ‘ghosts in the nursery’
I must say upfront that this is one of the most unremittingly depressing things that I have written.
The mere repetition of the statistics below...
The awkward family affair of Gov. E.W. Marland
When it comes to politicians, voters seldom ever know what they might be getting. Not so in Oklahoma.
Consider the example of E.W. Marland (1874-1941),...
Saying goodbye to the Loony Bin Comedy Club
It’s Wednesday, Oct. 12, and I’m at the Loony Bin Comedy Club in Oklahoma City. Terri and Larry, the club’s owners, have collected a...
