Articles
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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
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Culture & the Family
New-left urbanists and the homeless
Oklahoma City is considering spending $50 million to build or rehabilitate hundreds of “affordable housing” units for the poor and homeless. Which raises the question: Can government housing and liberal policies fix the mess that liberal policies largely created?Mike Brake | October 14, 2019
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Culture & the Family
Fears Fellowship welcomes first class
At a dinner event launching the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs’ first J. Rufus Fears Fellowship, attendees were told the lessons of history that Fears championed, and their relevance for today’s political issues, will be the focus in the weeks ahead.Ray Carter | September 19, 2019
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Culture & the Family
Religion helps Oklahoma’s fight against illicit drug use and overdoses
Strong families are the foundation of healthy communities, upward economic mobility, and a robust civil society. Unfortunately, Oklahoma families aren’t flourishing the way they once were.J. Scott Moody & Wendy Warcholik, Ph.D. | December 11, 2017
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Budget & Tax, Culture & the Family
'Dragalicious' for kids, 'Ru Paul’s Drag Race,' get Oklahoma government support
Smoking and second-hand smoke are health risks. So are many other behaviors.Staff Reports | September 26, 2017
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Culture & the Family
Hope for foster kids
At any given time, there are several thousand Oklahoma children in foster care, often due to abuse or neglect.Jonathan Small | July 14, 2017