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Culture & the Family
Activists disrupt victims’ forum
A group of activists, apparently associated with tribal causes, disrupted a July 13 forum for victims of crime held in Tulsa.Ray Carter | July 14, 2021
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Culture & the Family
Oklahomans say media, social media greatest threats to American democracy
Where do Oklahomans get their news? Only 5% say they prefer local newspapers such as The Oklahoman and the Tulsa World.J.E. McReynolds | July 13, 2021
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Culture & the Family
Black market, other risks remain as legalized weed turns three
In legalizing medical use of the drug, voters opened the door to many harmful risks.Mike Brake | July 8, 2021
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Culture & the Family
IRS leak of confidential information troubling
The U.S. Treasury Department is investigating the unauthorized release of confidential information about several wealthy Americans. It turns out that IRS data was leaked to journalists, revealing tax and income information on a number of wealthy individuals, including Warren Buffett and Jeff Bezos.Curtis Shelton | June 25, 2021
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Culture & the Family
Drag queen story time, other Pride Month activities featured at OKC libraries
In keeping with the nationwide trend, the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Library System is once again hosting Pride Month activities at all 19 of its branch locations throughout the month of June.Staci Elder Hensley | June 23, 2021
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Culture & the Family
Oklahoma official warns federal bill could cause election 'chaos'
In a letter sent to Oklahoma’s two U.S. senators, the secretary of the Oklahoma State Election Board warned that an election bill promoted by congressional Democrats “guarantees chaos in our elections.”Ray Carter | June 3, 2021
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Culture & the Family
State treasurer will not seek re-election
Oklahoma State Treasurer Randy McDaniel has unexpectedly announced he will not seek re-election next year.Ray Carter | June 1, 2021
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Culture & the Family
House approves appointment process for U.S. Senate vacancies
Members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to give Oklahoma’s governor the authority to appoint a replacement should either of the state’s two U.S. Senate seats be vacated mid-term.Ray Carter | May 27, 2021
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Culture & the Family
Contempt of customer: The Oklahoman has lost its way
The state's largest newspaper now ignores or disrespects its core readership.J.E. McReynolds | May 27, 2021
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Culture & the Family
Attorney General Hunter to resign from office
Attorney General Mike Hunter has announced he will be stepping down as Oklahoma’s attorney general effective June 1, citing personal matters.Ray Carter | May 26, 2021