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NonDoc journalists report on the civic realm in Oklahoma and beyond. Our site also publishes a variety of commentary pieces about civic matters. As a site category, “Civics” encompasses three subcategories: Education, Health Care and Politics.

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If you value higher education, stand firm for free speech

A specter is haunting American academia — a specter that is stifling academic freedom. Virtually every day, some campus around the country confronts a...
commutation

Reverend: Commutation allows a chance for redemption

Early in my career, I worked for the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs and witnessed a level of hurt that I had never before...
interim studies

Interim studies on #oklaed move needle on mentality

Throughout September and early October, I attended several education-focused interim studies at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Although I saw plenty of noneducators still grasping...
commissioner of labor

Meet the OK commissioner of labor candidates

Three candidates will compete Nov. 6 to become Oklahoma's next commissioner of labor. The commissioner heads the Oklahoma Department of Labor and must implement...
Gallogly

Fast times at Gallogly U: It’s a university, not a business

FAIRFAX, Virginia — I have a confession to make: I don’t follow Oklahoma politics and events like some of my fellow ex-Okies do. Sure,...
Stitt and Edmondson

Stitt and Edmondson view Mary Fallin label as insult

When gubernatorial candidates are not raising money for campaign expenses and TV commercials, they visit different communities and recite stump speeches. Sometimes they appear with...
district judge candidates

Attorneys donate majority of district judge candidates’ funds

(Editor’s note: This story was authored by Trevor Brown of Oklahoma Watch and appears here in accordance with the non-profit journalism organization’s republishing terms.) George...
opportunity gaps

Data reveal opportunity gaps along demographic lines

In recent years, we have heard plenty of sad news about our home state. We learned in 2016 that life expectancies of poor Oklahomans...
superintendent

As #oklaed heats up, three seek superintendent seat

In an election year when education has been many people's primary focus, the three candidates for Oklahoma state superintendent of public instruction talked to...
Marsy's Law
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SQ 794: Should OK add Marsy’s Law to its constitution?

Unlike other state questions voters will decide in November, State Question 794, also known as Marsy's Law, is part of a nationwide movement. Each...

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