Articles
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Education
Union praises Oklahoma Republican for working with Democrats
The Oklahoma affiliate of a national labor union that has endorsed Democratic candidates such as Joe Biden and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has given an award to a member of Oklahoma House Republican leadership, praising his work with Democrats.Ray Carter | July 16, 2020
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Culture & the Family
Stitt contracts COVID, says Oklahoma will remain open
Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Wednesday that he has tested positive for COVID-19, but said that doesn’t mean he now thinks Oklahoma should reverse course by forcing business closures again.Ray Carter | July 15, 2020
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Law & Principles
Legislation protects citizen-engagement privacy
A new law ensures that Oklahomans may freely and privately support charities and nonprofits that align with their views without fear of public disclosure.Kaitlyn Finley | July 15, 2020
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Economy, Culture & the Family
What are the leading causes of death in Oklahoma?
While the coronavirus is a real public health issue, it may not turn out to be the taker of life it was initially envisioned to be.Mike Brake | July 15, 2020
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Higher Education
The fight for freedom begins on Oklahoma campuses
Social justice permeates Oklahoma higher education—but it hasn’t stayed on campus.David Randall, Ph.D. | July 14, 2020
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Criminal Justice
Criminal justice or criminal vengeance?
In order to think clearly about criminal justice issues, it is important to separate politics from justice. Both sides of the political divide commingle the two far more frequently than they want to admit. This is evident from recent events.Ryan Haynie | July 14, 2020
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Law & Principles
Jonathan Small statement on McGirt v. Oklahoma court decision
Responding to Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in McGirt v. Oklahoma, Jonathan Small, president of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, issued the following statement.Staff | July 11, 2020
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Criminal Justice
To achieve criminal justice reform, everyone needs to chill
If Oklahoma wants to dig itself out of the basement of mass incarceration, we all need to have a better sense of balance.Ryan Haynie | July 8, 2020
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Criminal Justice
Conflicts of interest in criminal justice?
The real conflicts of interest in Oklahoma’s criminal justice system are found within government—including district attorneys’ offices.Trent England | July 7, 2020
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Criminal Justice
District Attorney confused about the law?
One might hope that District Attorney Laura Austin Thomas has a basic understanding of the law, but her recent attempt to smear two members of the Pardon and Parole Board suggests otherwise.Trent England | July 7, 2020