Commentary
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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...
Editorial: Ignoring Texas QB Sam Ehlinger’s head trauma
While the 2017 Red River Rivalry offered entertaining football, the handling of Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger's frightening head injury should remind fans that collegiate...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Septuagenarian runs blog to fact check, needle OCPA
The inspiration for my blog, OCPAThinker.org, began several years ago when a friend from college was the featured speaker at the annual fundraiser for the...
