Articles
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Culture & the Family, Good Government
Barbara’s story: Lighting the conservative fire within
Wouldn’t it be nice to have conservatives on the city council who believe in limited government and free markets? Let me introduce Barbara.Rick Farmer, Ph.D. | December 14, 2020
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Economy, Culture & the Family
Some COVID restrictions eased as other new measures imposed
State officials have announced new restrictions on public gatherings while also easing quarantine restrictions and said COVID-19 infections may be plateauing in Oklahoma.Ray Carter | December 10, 2020
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Culture & the Family, Good Government
There’s a new sheriff in town
Meet Tommie Johnson III—Oklahoma County’s new sheriff and a former OCPA Fears Fellow.Mike Brake | December 9, 2020
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Education, Culture & the Family
Amid education debate, no COVID impact from mask mandates
The state’s most recent Weekly Epidemiology and Surveillance Report shows that COVID-19 spread is now greater in areas with mask mandates than in parts of Oklahoma without mask mandates.Ray Carter | December 7, 2020
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Education, Culture & the Family
Teachers union to lawmakers: Ignore voters on school choice
A recent poll showed Oklahoma voters support school-choice policies that allow parents to use tax funding to place their children in private schools. In response, the head of the state’s largest teacher union is urging Oklahoma’s Republican lawmakers to look the other way.Ray Carter | December 2, 2020
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Education, Culture & the Family
Parent group launches, seeks accountability from schools
Gathered at the Oklahoma Capitol on a brisk Monday, parents announced the formation of a group that will seek to empower families to have greater control in their children’s education—including the ability to hold recall elections for school board members that ignore parents’ wishes.Ray Carter | November 23, 2020
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Culture & the Family
Study undercuts calls for mask mandates
Even as calls continue for statewide mask mandates in Oklahoma schools and most public places, a comprehensive new study indicates that masks provide little or no protection from COVID-19.Ray Carter | November 19, 2020
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Culture & the Family
Stitt announces restaurant, bar restrictions
Restaurants and bars will operate under new restrictions announced by Gov. Kevin Stitt as part of an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Oklahoma.Ray Carter | November 16, 2020
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Education, Culture & the Family
Some Oklahoma officials echo Biden on statewide mask mandate
Following the lead of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, some state officials are demanding that Oklahoma institute a statewide mask mandate—including for school children.Ray Carter | November 10, 2020
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Education, Culture & the Family
Broken Arrow High School closes despite few COVID-19 cases
The Broken Arrow school district is shutting down in-person learning at its high school and transitioning to a fully online platform due to COVID-19 concerns. But the district’s own data shows very little COVID-19 infection exists at its schools.Ray Carter | November 6, 2020