Articles
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Higher Education
Despite state and federal law, OU student group says ‘Crimson & Queens’ drag show to proceed
The University of Oklahoma’s Queer Student Association says its annual Crimson & Queens drag show will proceed. Critics argue that drag performances demean women and could violate Oklahoma or federal law.Ray Carter | September 22, 2025
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Law & Principles
Our rights come from God, not politicians
A Democratic U.S. Senator rejects the idea that Americans’ rights come from God rather than government. He doesn’t seem to understand that grounding our rights in government power would make them subject to shifting political winds.Jonathan Small | September 22, 2025
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Education
Oklahoma private schools aren’t maxing out tuition under new school-choice program
New data from the Oklahoma Tax Commission show that most families using the Parental Choice Tax Credit aren’t using the full credit. National school-choice experts say that market forces, religious missions, and a commitment to accessibility help keep tuition in check.Ray Carter | September 19, 2025
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Higher Education, Culture & the Family
OU president’s response to Charlie Kirk’s killing contrasts sharply with response to George Floyd’s death
University of Oklahoma President Joseph Harroz, Jr., who issued strong statements condemning racial violence after George Floyd’s 2020 death and called for “systemic change,” has been far less outspoken following the recent assassination of conservative Christian Charlie Kirk.Ray Carter | September 18, 2025
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Law & Principles
Oklahoma Supreme Court ruling opens door for California-style elections in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Supreme Court has cleared the way for State Question 836, a proposal to replace Oklahoma’s current party-primary system with California’s “top two” model.Ray Carter | September 16, 2025
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Education
Oklahoma ranks high in teacher ‘opportunity and competition’
The website WalletHub, which recently ranked Oklahoma’s public-school system 50th in the nation academically, now ranks Oklahoma 14th nationally for “teacher opportunity and competition.”Ray Carter | September 15, 2025
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Higher Education
In Oklahoma, DEI has yet to die
Despite growing national backlash against discriminatory “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) policies, several Oklahoma institutions remain under scrutiny for illegal and divisive practices.Jonathan Small | September 15, 2025
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Culture & the Family
Tulsa public defender’s pro-assassination post fuels outcry
A Tulsa County Assistant Public Defender is facing backlash after a social-media post in which she appeared to celebrate the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Ray Carter | September 12, 2025
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Good Government
Terry Thompson honored with OCPA’s inaugural Patriot Award
The Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA) has presented its first-ever Patriot Award to Terry Thompson of Tonkawa, recognizing his extraordinary work educating and mobilizing Oklahomans on key policy issues.Staff | September 12, 2025
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Education
Strapped, starved, and ignored: Oklahoma family pushes lawmakers to track school staff accused of abuse
When Kacey and Scott Burnett discovered their daughter Destri—an 11-year-old with Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome—was being restrained, mocked, and even left unfed at her Moore public school, they were stunned to learn state law allowed implicated staff to quietly transfer and keep working.Ray Carter | September 11, 2025