Articles
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Budget & Tax
Pension-reform rollback puts taxpayers at risk
HB 2486, which is co-authored by state Sen. Dewayne Pemberton (R-Muskogee), a retired public-school educator, places future generations of Oklahomans in financial jeopardy.Curtis Shelton | April 1, 2022
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Law & Principles
Justice delayed, denied due to McGirt
In July 2020, Crystal Marie Haworth walked into the Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Office covered in blood and admitted that she tried to cut off Leonard Brokeshoulder’s head, according to law enforcement officials.Ray Carter | March 31, 2022
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Education
Children’s best advocates like school choice
Studies show that the people who know children the best and who generally have the very best interests of children at heart—parents—are overwhelmingly satisfied that they are improving their children’s education with school choice.Byron Schlomach, Ph.D. | March 31, 2022
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Culture & the Family
Stitt signs transgender athlete law
Surrounded by women of all ages, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed legislation that prevents Oklahoma girls from having to compete against transgender women—biological males who identify as female—in sporting events.Ray Carter | March 30, 2022
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Education
Private-school choice increases educational attainment
Whether it’s Mike Rowe or academics raising the issue, the need for a college degree is increasingly in doubt these days, given the good wages and dearth of workers in various trades.Byron Schlomach, Ph.D. | March 30, 2022
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Culture & the Family
Paycom provides $100,000 to transgender causes, lawsuit
Oklahoma-based Paycom has provided $50,000 to help fund a lawsuit that seeks to force Oklahoma state government to issue birth certificates listing genders other than “male” or “female,” and has provided another $50,000 to an organization that opposes Oklahoma legislation restricting women’s athletic events to biological females.Ray Carter | March 29, 2022
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Law & Principles
Oklahoma judicial selection is fundamentally flawed
The American Founders believed legitimate government power comes from the people. They also believed all people—including those in government— are fallible.Trent England | March 29, 2022
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Education
Governor, Senate leader: School-choice effort will continue
Despite the temporary sidelining of a school-choice bill, Gov. Kevin Stitt and Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat both say the battle to aid Oklahoma families is not over and will continue throughout this year’s legislative session.Ray Carter | March 28, 2022
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Energy
Could Biden have a worse energy policy?
If one deliberately tried to devise a U.S. energy policy that would harm national interests and working families alike, it would look a lot like the Biden administration’s current policy.Jonathan Small | March 28, 2022
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Culture & the Family
Liberal billionaire tried to direct Oklahomans’ lives
This month marks an important anniversary for those concerned about Oklahomans’ ability to live their lives free from unnecessary government intrusion. Two years ago this month, a liberal billionaire wanted state government to impose significant restrictions on the right of working-class Oklahomans to earn a living and care for their families.Jonathan Small & Ryan Haynie | March 25, 2022