Articles
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Education
Gramsci, not grammar: Even the teaching of English has gone woke
The education and professional development of Oklahoma’s English teachers have been corrupted by radical politics.David Randall, Ph.D. | January 5, 2022
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Law & Principles
Judges among those criticizing McGirt ruling
Since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, which effectively declared that nearly half of Oklahoma consisted of Indian reservations, Gov. Kevin Stitt and Attorney General John O’Connor have been among the most high-profile critics of that decision.Ray Carter | January 4, 2022
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Education
We can share this country: School choice in a divided America
It’s time to live and let live: Put parents back in charge through school choice.Greg Forster, Ph.D. | January 4, 2022
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Culture & the Family
Oklahoma news you can use
By now it’s well known: voters—especially conservatives—don’t trust the media.Jonathan Small | December 30, 2021
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Higher Education
Still time for OU to change course
The top priority at OU is establishing a politically correct culture of so-called diversity.Jonathan Small | December 27, 2021
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Budget & Tax
Illinois exodus provides lessons for Oklahoma
States with business-friendly climates, particularly states without a state income tax, have seen robust population growth.Curtis Shelton | December 23, 2021
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Good Government
Poll shows Oklahomans approve of Stitt, not Biden
A newly released poll of registered Oklahoma voters shows a majority approve of Gov. Kevin Stitt, while a supermajority disapprove of President Joe Biden.Ray Carter | December 23, 2021
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Culture & the Family
Oklahoma population growth outpaces nation
Newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows population growth in Oklahoma outpaced most of the nation from July 2020 to July 2021, driven primarily by an influx of people moving to Oklahoma from other states.Ray Carter | December 22, 2021
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Education
As others exit, OSSBA maintains NSBA ties
A majority of state school boards associations have publicly distanced themselves from the National School Boards Association after the national group compared parents to terrorists, and 17 state associations have withdrawn from the NSBA.Ray Carter | December 21, 2021
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Budget & Tax
Big-spending agencies on naughty list again
Oklahoma state agencies seem to believe they’re on Santa’s “nice” list: they have requested an additional $815 million in funding for fiscal year 2023. This includes $660 million in appropriated funds.Curtis Shelton | December 21, 2021