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Editorial: Oklahomans lose if lawmakers won’t compromise
Oklahoma politicians from both parties have made a mess of state finances for the past decade. Republican and Democrat lawmakers have cut taxes, protected special...
Business, creativity collide at OKC Mayor’s Roundtable
Earlier this month, creative entrepreneurs, designers and civic leaders asked the right questions for a city seeking to prosper in the 21st century.
At the...
John Waters shares This Filthy World at Momentum Ada
John Waters was exhausted when I crossed paths with him May 19 in the lobby of the Hampton Inn in Ada, Oklahoma.
The legendary director...
Shark Tank business donates deodorant to rural OK
TISHOMINGO — Two months ago, I shared a personal memory on NonDoc about the pains of growing up too poor to afford deodorant. The...
Alumna: Bishop McGuinness PR bubble destined to pop
For a school whose mission statement touts its dedication to “educating and developing the whole person” as well as “providing a moral, ethical and Christ-centered...
End of #okleg session: Lessons learned on Twitter, race
On the last day of the 2017 Oklahoma legislative session, when the fate of remaining bills was barely in doubt, a minor disruption in the House...
Comedy plus tragedy: Donald Trump and Pope Francis
This picture of Donald Trump and Pope Francis wins for the most "meme-able" image of the week.
And while I could have photoshopped many things...
Editorial: Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs takes another haircut
Beyond a long weekend featuring lake parties and a Monday off work for many, Memorial Day serves as a time for Americans to remember those...
The break-fast club: Fast facts about Ramadan
Saturday marked the first day of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan (raam-uh-dahn), for which many of the world's 1.6 billion Muslims fast during the daylight...
Pick your battles: A letter to 7 new OKCPS principals
On Monday, The Oklahoman’s Tim Willert reported on the replacement of seven Oklahoma City Public Schools principals. The decisions will be controversial.
In light of...