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NonDoc journalists report on the civic realm in Oklahoma and beyond. Our site also publishes a variety of commentary pieces about civic matters. As a site category, “Civics” encompasses three subcategories: Education, Health Care and Politics.

Chris Cowden

Board strikes Chris Cowden from OKC Ward 2 ballot

OKC City Council Ward 2 candidate Chris Cowden said he will make an appeal to the Oklahoma Supreme Court after the Oklahoma County Election...
Year from Hell
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John Marshall’s ‘Year from Hell’ two decades later

Twenty years ago, John Marshall High School was improving until we were clobbered by the “Year from Hell,” as our long-suffering principal called it....
Labor Day

On Labor Day 2016, labor still a contentious topic

In September 2015, NonDoc hit the ground running with a five-part series on Oklahoma's labor environment in honor of Labor Day. Contributing reporter Joshua M....
Medicaid expansion

SQ 802: Court moves Medicaid expansion effort forward

Whether proponents would get to circulate an initiative petition for the 178,000 signatures needed to place Medicaid expansion on the 2020 general election ballot...
schools

‘Outdated structure’ makes schools suffer

Schools have always been a flashpoint for society’s cultural disagreements, but rhetoric in Oklahoma has recently grown heated. The combination of a financial crisis,...
medical marijuana special session

MMJ nuggets: Cities make moves, Fallin says special session ‘would be premature’

A lot has happened since Oklahomans passed State Question 788 on June 26 to legalize medical marijuana. A fight over administrative rules passed by the...
bicyclists

Bicyclists rally for safer streets: ‘Thank you for giving a damn’

The issue of bicyclist and pedestrian safety in Oklahoma City may have reached a critical mass. Joined by OKC's two newest City Council members, more...
No Excuses charters

Pros and cons of No Excuses charters in OKCPS

The Oklahoma City Public School System is seeking community input regarding the proposed plan to convert up to six schools into charters. I spoke...
Brittany Gordon dismissed

DA dismisses charges against Edmond mother while broken leg lawsuit lingers

About 16 months after they were filed, criminal charges were dismissed Monday against an Edmond mother who is also suing officials after her leg...
Choctaw Nation District 5

Cheat sheet: Open Choctaw Nation District 5 seat draws 7 candidates

Seven candidates are competing in a July 12 special election to represent District 5 on the Choctaw Nation Tribal Council. The district covers the...

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