Education legislation creates victories in ‘reform wars’
The 2016 Oklahoma legislative session was awful. The Republican-controlled House, Senate and executive branch ducked their responsibilities, but we can shout for joy about...
Token Oklahoman discovers ‘Oklahoma stigma’
While Oklahoma pride is something I've been taught ever since I learned to speak, I’ve always known that Oklahoma’s reputation beyond our borders hasn’t...
Boot half empty: Median rule hinders MDA fundraiser
Donations to the Oklahoma City Fire Department's annual Muscular Dystrophy Association fundraiser were down more than 40 percent in the wake of a new city ordinance...
Letter: Repeating or reporting on mental health stigma?
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Filter: 2016 session defined by what did not happen
The end of the Oklahoma Legislative session is often a time for celebration and camaraderie, a time when foes can let loose knowing the...
Letter: Hedge fund billionaires ‘endanger’ world finances
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On education reform, Obama ignored evidence
Surely President Obama had more pressing issues on his mind in 2009 than education when he bought into corporate school reform. Surely there were...
WTF v. FTW: Bathroom battle and alcohol modernization
By the time this post gets published, Oklahoma lawmakers will have, by law, exactly 16 hours and 59 minutes to wrap up any and...
Frantic end of session means reporting complex details
When an Oklahoma legislative session winds down, it has been my experience that a great number of details get overlooked, misreported or confused.
Tracking legislative machinations at...
Ed Shadid on MAPS 4 and GO bond: ‘More people need to be looking at the jelly beans’
In his appeal to voters assembled Tuesday night for a town hall meeting on the 2017 general obligation bond issue, Oklahoma City Councilman Ed...
