Articles
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Culture & the Family
National supermajority agrees with Oklahoma-style transgender laws
Oklahoma has been a national leader in prohibiting males from participating in women’s sports and prohibiting sex-change surgeries for children. It turns out voters nationwide overwhelmingly agree with these policies.Ray Carter | November 22, 2024
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Law & Principles
OKC mayor, conservative Republicans differ on California-style election scheme
While the mayor of Oklahoma City and other Kamala Harris supporters are touting a California-style election scheme, Republicans with a history of supporting conservative causes are firmly opposed.Ray Carter | November 21, 2024
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Budget & Tax
Bergstrom pursues Oklahoma income-tax repeal
Oklahoma’s personal income tax rate would be immediately reduced and then gradually eliminated under legislation filed by state Sen. Micheal Bergstrom.Ray Carter | November 20, 2024
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Law & Principles
Oklahoma group launches effort to adopt California voting system
A group called Oklahoma United is asking voters to effectively end primary elections and move to a system similar to California’s election process.Ray Carter | November 19, 2024
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Higher Education
OU teacher course leans heavily into Critical Race Theory
A teacher-training course at the University of Oklahoma is one more example of the school’s “relentless ambition to harm and brainwash its students with DEI,” one critic notes.Ray Carter | November 18, 2024
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Education
National experts: Alleged violations in Bixby ‘shocking’
In a case that has received national attention, experts say the alleged treatment of Bixby children with Down syndrome and autism is appalling.Ray Carter | November 14, 2024
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Education
School-choice options popular with homeschool families
A nationwide poll of homeschool parents finds that 84 percent of homeschool families support tax-credit school-choice programs. Oklahoma provides a $1,000 tax credit for homeschoolers.Ray Carter | November 12, 2024
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Judicial Reform
Ousted justice had history of bizarre legal opinions
Justice Yvonne Kauger had become known for drafting opinions that often rambled and provided little guidance to Oklahomans, in addition to being infused with left-wing talking points.Ray Carter | November 11, 2024
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Law & Principles, Culture & the Family
Oklahoma officials seek to bolster faith-based initiatives
State officials want to make it easier for the private sector and government agencies to maximize benefits to the poor and needy.Ray Carter | November 8, 2024
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Higher Education
After Trump victory, OU dean advises students to ‘take intentional breaths, drink water’
“Election results can stir a lot of emotions,” says the OU dean of students. “Take breaks, reach out to friends, take intentional breaths, drink water, and check in with those around you.”Ray Carter | November 7, 2024