Articles
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Higher Education
Higher education has an extremist problem
The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has spotlighted a troubling trend: fringe-left ideologies nurtured on college campuses are increasingly translating into real-world violence.Jonathan Small | September 29, 2025
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Education
In nearly all states, public school funding exceeds private school tuition
We’re told public schools are “underfunded” while private schools are lavish and exclusive. But the truth is just the opposite: in nearly every state, public schools collect more per student than the average private-school tuition—often by huge amounts.Ray Carter | September 26, 2025
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Education
Poll shows voters strongly prefer school-choice supporters
A new national survey finds that voters—by nearly three to one—favor state legislators who back school-choice programs, with strong support across party lines and among public-school parents.Ray Carter | September 23, 2025
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Higher Education
Report undermines claim of Oklahoma college affordability
A new WalletHub report shows that Oklahoma has the 13th-highest level of student debt in the country. Moreover, only four states have a higher share of student-loan balances that are past due or in default than Oklahoma.Ray Carter | September 23, 2025
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Education
Athletic associations try to impede states’ school-choice programs
The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) is under fire for allegedly deterring families from using the state’s open-transfer law by declaring some transfer students ineligible for sports. This dispute mirrors a high-profile clash in Alabama.Ray Carter | September 22, 2025
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Higher Education
Despite state and federal law, OU student group says ‘Crimson & Queens’ drag show to proceed
The University of Oklahoma’s Queer Student Association says its annual Crimson & Queens drag show will proceed. Critics argue that drag performances demean women and could violate Oklahoma or federal law.Ray Carter | September 22, 2025
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Law & Principles
Our rights come from God, not politicians
A Democratic U.S. Senator rejects the idea that Americans’ rights come from God rather than government. He doesn’t seem to understand that grounding our rights in government power would make them subject to shifting political winds.Jonathan Small | September 22, 2025
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Education
Oklahoma private schools aren’t maxing out tuition under new school-choice program
New data from the Oklahoma Tax Commission show that most families using the Parental Choice Tax Credit aren’t using the full credit. National school-choice experts say that market forces, religious missions, and a commitment to accessibility help keep tuition in check.Ray Carter | September 19, 2025
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Higher Education, Culture & the Family
OU president’s response to Charlie Kirk’s killing contrasts sharply with response to George Floyd’s death
University of Oklahoma President Joseph Harroz, Jr., who issued strong statements condemning racial violence after George Floyd’s 2020 death and called for “systemic change,” has been far less outspoken following the recent assassination of conservative Christian Charlie Kirk.Ray Carter | September 18, 2025
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Law & Principles
Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling opens door for California-style elections in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has cleared the way for State Question 836, a proposal to replace Oklahoma’s current party-primary system with California’s “top two” model.Ray Carter | September 16, 2025