Articles
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Law & Principles, Culture & the Family
State universities’ DEI programs may prompt lawsuits
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are increasingly illegal and likely to produce more successful lawsuits at universities.Ray Carter | August 20, 2024
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Health Care, Culture & the Family
Medical officials aligning with Oklahoma lawmakers
In 2023, Oklahoma made it illegal to provide children with puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, or sex-change surgeries. Many medical officials appear to be shifting to positions that align with those of Oklahoma policymakers.Ray Carter | August 13, 2024
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Law & Principles, Culture & the Family
DEI trainings spark workplace lawsuits
The proliferation of workplace “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) trainings has generated more than 100 lawsuits nationwide, including one stemming from a DEI training at Chevron Phillips in Bartlesville.Ray Carter | August 12, 2024
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Culture & the Family
No, you’re not blind
Who are you going to believe—the so-called elites, or your lying eyes?Jonathan Small | August 12, 2024
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Law & Principles, Culture & the Family
As ‘gender identity’ controversy escalates, Oklahoma pushes back against Biden regulation
Even as controversy intensifies regarding “glorified male violence against women,” a federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction that prevents the Biden administration from forcing Oklahoma schools to allow men to use women’s bathrooms and locker rooms.Ray Carter | August 1, 2024
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Education, Culture & the Family
Ardmore teacher wishes Trump dead?
In a social-media post, an Ardmore public school teacher appears to have wished for the death of former President Donald Trump.Ray Carter | July 16, 2024
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Culture & the Family
Conservatives gain in Oklahoma legislative races
Oklahoma’s primary elections showed that candidates who embrace conservative positions on judicial nominations, taxes, and school choice do far better, on average, than those who don’t.Jonathan Small | July 8, 2024
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Culture & the Family
Research shows marriage crucial to societal thriving
The biggest issue driving a lot of America’s most pressing problems is the retreat from marriage, a University of Virginia professor told an OCPA audience this week.Ray Carter | June 25, 2024
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Culture & the Family
Oklahoma library magazine recycles discredited LGBTQ+ story
The official magazine of the Oklahoma County library system recycles a discredited LGBTQ+ story about Dagny Benedict, touts a “Pride Storytime” for children ages “birth to pre-K,” and more.Ray Carter | June 17, 2024
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Education, Culture & the Family
Bill allowing Bible classes during school sent to governor
Legislation that provides a framework for schools to allow students to take religious or moral instruction from an outside provider during the school day has cleared its final legislative hurdle.Ray Carter | May 29, 2024