Articles
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Law & Principles
Oklahoma Supreme Court strikes down cap on noneconomic damages
In a split decision issued Tuesday, the Oklahoma Supreme Court declared a cap on noneconomic “pain and suffering” damage awards is an unconstitutional special law. The ruling, which strikes down a key reform long sought by business leaders and doctors, drew a sharp response from Senate leadership.Ray Carter | April 23, 2019
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Law & Principles
Janus tells OKC audience workers’ rights not yet secure
The U.S. Supreme Court sided with Mark Janus and ruled forced payment of union dues by nonconsenting government workers is an unconstitutional infringement of their free-speech rights. But in an Oklahoma speech on Tuesday, Janus warned that unions and their political allies are working to undermine that hard-won victory.Ray Carter | April 16, 2019
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Law & Principles, Good Government
It all starts at the top: Reforming Oklahoma’s executive branch
If Oklahoma is ever to have good government, the governor must persuade the people to change both the state constitution and the structure of the executive branch of state government.Andrew C. Spiropoulos | January 22, 2019
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Law & Principles
Distorting facts to fit a narrative
Politicos in Oklahoma, and across the country, should stop bending the facts to meet their needs.Jonathan Small | July 27, 2018
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Law & Principles
The ethics of work and personal responsibility
OCPA distinguished fellow Andrew Spiropoulos reminds us that FDR compared welfare to a narcotic that saps self-respect and erodes the human spirit.Andrew C. Spiropoulos | July 26, 2018
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Higher Education, Law & Principles
Oklahoma professors push back against campus groupthink, identity politics
Concerned about stifling political correctness and the absence of viewpoint diversity on campus, some Oklahoma professors are speaking out.Staci Elder Hensley | July 23, 2018
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Education, Law & Principles
Politicized schools threaten education
The First Amendment protects all Americans from government officials prodding us to support their pet special interests. But, some Oklahoma school officials seem to reject this idea.Jonathan Small | July 20, 2018
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Law & Principles
Janus decision casts doubt on Oklahoma law
The Supreme Court of the United States today handed down a landmark decision for freedom of speech and association. Oklahoma policymakers should take note.Trent England | June 27, 2018
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Law & Principles, Good Government
Transparency for government, privacy for people
This is Sunshine Week, an annual reminder that “consent of the governed” means informed consent. Why is government transparency important? Let’s start at the beginning.Trent England | March 14, 2018
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Law & Principles
Know the facts on SQ 640
Some Oklahoma lawmakers are looking to wage war against SQ 640, claiming it confines government by making any revenue-raising measures impossible to pass. But that’s not true.Jonathan Small | January 29, 2018