Articles
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Higher Education
Woke architecture and ‘underrepresented identities’: Oklahoma higher ed is hiring
As higher education continues to force indoctrination throughout its faculty and students, It’s important that the regime of identity politics continues to be exposed.Brandon Dutcher | February 19, 2021
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Budget & Tax, Culture & the Family
Bill may tie worker license to social-justice support
Ray Carter | February 18, 2021
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Education, Law & Principles
‘Ghost student’ reform advances
Members of a state House committee have voted to rein in school districts’ ability to receive funding for students who no longer attend classes in the district.Ray Carter | February 18, 2021
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Higher Education
OU tells staff: Embrace political correctness
In a mandatory diversity training program for staff, the University of Oklahoma has explicitly directed professors and other employees to embrace political correctness in their communication.Ray Carter | February 18, 2021
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Criminal Justice
Study predicts $137 million in savings from Senate Bill 704
Compromise on sentencing reform would reduce Oklahoma’s prison population while protecting public safety.Staff | February 18, 2021
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Criminal Justice
SB 704 analysis shows cost savings for Oklahoma taxpayers
In Oklahoma, a separate law allows prison sentences far longer than the standard range for many crimes—sometimes up to life in prison—if a person has prior convictions.Ryan Haynie | February 17, 2021
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Judicial Reform, Criminal Justice
Four ways to improve drug courts in Oklahoma
Many Oklahoma prosecutors say they lack the tools to get people the help they need.Ryan Haynie | February 17, 2021
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Judicial Reform, Education
Effort to ease public-school transfers advances
Legislation to ease the state’s open-transfer process for students wanting to attend another public-school district has gained committee approval.Ray Carter | February 16, 2021
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Health Care
Medicaid managed care opponents silent on alternatives
The Oklahoma State Medical Association (OSMA) and the Oklahoma Hospital Association (OHA) have been vocal critics of Gov. Kevin Stitt’s proposal to use managed care services in Oklahoma’s Medicaid system.Ray Carter | February 16, 2021
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Health Care
Short-term plans have proven successful
Kaitlyn Finley | February 15, 2021