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NonDoc.com serves as a responsible public forum for news and commentary. Our commentary section is open for public submission on a variety of topics. Promotional pieces are not accepted as commentary submissions, and we generally do not publish commentary about legislation during the legislative session.

PLEASE NOTE: Before writing and emailing your submission, please email editorial@nondoc.com with your proposed thesis statement and argument. If we approve your proposal, the piece must be between 500 and 1,000 words in length with hyperlinked sources for all statistics, quotes or claims included in the submission.

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Taste test: Brent Swadley jail calls flavorful, yet bitter

Brent Swadley is spending a lot of time on the phone since his conviction May 28 on six felony counts of fraud and conspiracy...
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Polling: 4 lead GOP governor race, superintendent primary tight, AI ads unpopular

Faced with hard decisions, turn to the data. Back in February, when NonDoc announced a May 28 gubernatorial debate ahead of the Republican primary election,...
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Audits of the Fates: Drummond, Stitt request dueling paperwork

Cue the Star Wars: Episode 1 music for what appears to be an epic showdown of ... audits. Many may have forgotten, but when that...
Ashtynn Caldwell

Ashtynn Caldwell: ‘There is something to learn from every person’

Growing up, it seemed like all I ever did in my free time was read or write. Those passions stayed with me as I moved...
Teegan Smith

Teegan Smith: From chemistry to community journalism

While I had dreamed as a kid of a career in STEM, I learned during COVID-19 that my passion lay elsewhere. In 2020, I applied...
Lonnie Paxton quorum call

Status quorum: Senate sees ‘shenanigans’ intensify

Don't you wish all of your work days could end in seven minutes? I sure do, but perhaps it's not the best look for...
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Food fight! State superintendent race messy already

When it comes to squabbles over school issues, I like to imagine the best way to solve them would be a good ol' cafeteria...
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Oklahoma’s plan for new state plane raises eyebrows

Only the best for our elected officials, Oklahomans always say. Actually, we typically don't say that. Blame it on our Dust Bowl roots and populist...
domestic violence children

Letter: Domestic violence is a public health crisis for children in Oklahoma

To the editors: Each year, thousands of domestic violence incidents occur across our state, and children are present, exposed to fear, instability and chronic stress...
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Lawmakers stuck on the same level for years

Those of us who enjoy a good video game have all been there. You're playing an NES title with a sibling or friend who,...

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