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Editorial: The argument against lowering legislator pay
In a political climate charged with anger against Oklahoma's recent legislative shortcomings, it might seem popular to punish lawmakers by reducing their annual salaries,...
Why Oklahoma needs more environmental public art
Just weeks ago, roughly 30,000 people a day were able to experience the sight and sounds of a breaking arctic glacier. They weren’t anywhere...
Tom Delonge wants you to pay his way ‘To The Stars ‘
Last week, Tom Delonge (of Blink 182 fame) announced he is starting an entertainment company called To The Stars. What kind of entertainment company...
OK School for the Blind students experience Blind Boys of Alabama
In my business, sometimes you walk down the street, get offered a show ticket and end up observing music students from the Oklahoma School...
Using veterans as political pawns disgraces their service
Last week, Sen. Paul Scott threatened the Thunder in his hometown newspaper. Worried over the national anthem, Scott (R-Duncan) told the Duncan Banner he would...
Calling all adults: Oklahoma Democrats must fix Republican mess
In a state that seems to have many 100-percent Republican or 100-percent Democrat legislative districts (we eventually have to do something about that with an...
Legislative inaction could ‘decimate’ mental health care
Although 100 people stood outside the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services prior to Wednesday's press conference, the air was eerily...
Puerto Rican actress Lymari Nadal: ‘I demand more for my home’
Growing up in Puerto Rico, I witnessed numerous disasters, such as the 1985 floods, which resulted in deadly landslides, Hurricane Hugo and Hurricane Georges....
Sexual harassment: Viral hashtag shows extent, creates dialogue
Let me be clear: I do not give a damn about Harvey Weinstein. I do not want to hear his name again, and I...
Teacher says #MeToo: ‘I’m just going to start talking about it’
"I’m going to see who really cares. Copy, paste, and send this to 30 friends in the next 98 seconds or you’ll be sexually...
