Articles
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Economy
Stitt, other governors say vaccine mandate harming economy
Gov. Kevin Stitt and 14 other Republican governors say President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate is adding to the national labor shortage and associated supply-chain problems, further augmenting the highest level of inflation in 30 years and associated consumer harm.Ray Carter | November 23, 2021
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Education
Tulsa teachers told to focus on ‘privilege and oppression’
During a recent professional-development training, Tulsa Public Schools teachers were told to shift their classroom focus to “privilege and oppression,” according to materials recently made public.Ray Carter | November 22, 2021
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Health Care, Higher Education
OU Health suggests hysterectomies for males?
In recent tweets, the official account for OU Health Services has indicated the organization will ignore state law regarding binary (male/female) listing of gender on birth certificates and that the organization may even direct biological males to doctors for hysterectomies.Ray Carter | November 12, 2021
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Education
Oklahoma Teacher of the Year nominee touts transgender book
An Oklahoma Teacher of the Year nominee, Bristow Middle School teacher Lauren Vandever, has declared that it is important to be supportive of children exploring transgender transition.Ray Carter | November 11, 2021
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Law & Principles
To champion employees, Louisiana man challenges vax mandate
While many state attorneys general are challenging the mandate in court, Brandon Trosclair has been among the most high-profile opponents from the private sector.Ray Carter | November 11, 2021
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Education
School materials get parents’ attention
Oklahoma schools are providing students with sexually explicit materials and undermining parental rights in other ways, according to parents who have spoken out publicly at recent school board meetings.Ray Carter | November 10, 2021
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Education
Oklahoma Department of Education touts CRT
The Oklahoma State Department of Education’s website includes or directs teachers to materials that tout themes common to Critical Race Theory.Ray Carter | November 8, 2021
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Education, Law & Principles
Stitt: OKC decision to fire teachers is ‘preposterous’
Gov. Kevin Stitt said Oklahoma City Public Schools’ decision to fire six teachers for not complying with a legally suspect mask mandate is “preposterous” and harms students.Ray Carter | November 5, 2021
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Law & Principles
O’Connor files challenge to Biden vaccine mandate
In a swift rebuke to the Biden administration’s official unveiling of its COVID-19 vaccine mandate, Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor announced he is filing a lawsuit to challenge it in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma.Ray Carter | November 5, 2021
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Education
Education leaders denounce OKC firing of teachers over masks
Top state education officials denounced Oklahoma City school officials for firing six teachers who did not comply with the district’s legally questionable mask mandate, saying school district leaders harmed the educational opportunities of the children they are supposed to serve.Ray Carter | November 5, 2021