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Culture & the Family, Good Government
Pursue innovation, remember working families during COVID crisis
“The Covid-19/coronavirus represents a true threat to public health. But even in the midst of unprecedented action, an important balance must be preserved: Action must be taken to reduce public spread of this virus, but it must be done in a way that minimizes the damage to people’s lives."Jonathan Small | March 22, 2020
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Culture & the Family
Legislature to close for another week
Due to the COVID-19/coronavirus event, the Oklahoma Legislature will not convene in session at the Oklahoma Capitol for at least another week, officials have announced.Ray Carter | March 20, 2020
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Culture & the Family, Good Government
Legislature to restrict public access to Capitol
To deal with public-health concerns created by the coronavirus, the Legislature will dramatically restrict access to the Oklahoma Capitol in the coming weeks, legislative leaders have announced.Ray Carter | March 17, 2020
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Education, Culture & the Family
Alleged assault points up dangers of OEA/NEA ‘gender-neutral’ bathroom push
An 18-year-old student at Rhinelander High School was recently arrested for child enticement, fourth-degree sexual assault, and exposing genitals to a child. The alleged incident occurred in the school’s gender-neutral bathroom.Staff | March 4, 2020
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Education, Culture & the Family
Many Oklahoma teachers, union activists, support Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders, the self-described “democratic socialist” running for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, has long courted Oklahoma teachers. Public records suggest that, for many teachers, the admiration is mutual.Ray Carter | March 2, 2020
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Education, Culture & the Family, Good Government
After Oklahoma Republicans side with OEA, union touts transgender reading program
Two days after six Republican senators joined Democrats to defeat legislation opposed by the Oklahoma Education Association, the union is promoting a national day of school readings on transgender issues.Ray Carter | February 27, 2020
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Education, Culture & the Family
Great-grandmother seeks educational opportunity for at-risk children
Born in 1952, Linda Lewis did not envision being a caretaker for two young children during her golden years. But when her grandson was incarcerated and the mother of her great-grandchildren ran afoul of the Department of Human Services, she became the legal guardian for two of her great-grandchildren.Ray Carter | February 24, 2020
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Education, Culture & the Family
Teachers’ union encourages members to politicize Thanksgiving, Christmas gatherings
The parent organization of the Oklahoma Education Association is encouraging its members to “incorporate your commitment to social justice at your celebrations this year.”Ray Carter | November 27, 2019
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Culture & the Family
Proud to be an American?
The Oklahoman recently printed the obituary of a remarkable man whose life story should put protestors to shame.Mike Brake | November 26, 2019
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Culture & the Family
A beautiful tapestry: WovenLife blends all ages, abilities, into one big family
WovenLife puts seniors and young children in the same environment, resulting in significant social and developmental benefits for both. The Oklahoma City-based nonprofit takes that concept a step further by also integrating a large number of special-needs children.Staci Elder Hensley | November 7, 2019