Life in Trump’s shadow: From Pruitt to Pizzagate
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It’s almost unfathomable to watch it up close, the wholesale destruction of the bases of American political leadership.
Here in Washington, however,...
Gov. Mary Fallin not high … on SQ 788 special session
Some might say they were spooked by the results of Tuesday's primaries. Others might say that a lot of political capital has been lost...
Jazz in June festival celebrates 35 years
Norman's annual Jazz in June festival celebrated its 35th anniversary iteration June 14 through 16 with three evenings of shows at Brookhaven Village and...
Historic election night fuels watch party curiosity
The last time I spent much time hanging out at election night watch parties was when George Nigh was the white-hat candidate on his...
Forget tests: Measure schools by their civic engagement
Education watchdogs have long looked to test scores as we consider the condition and efficacy of a state’s education system. During the peak civic...
Reports: Dismal #oklaed spending hurts poor, minorities
Oklahoma City can’t afford to ignore national reports by journalists and scholars on the state of our #oklaed spending and society.
Report: OKC ranks 48th...
Immigration: Overblown threats and empty gestures
As we wake each day and venture out into a hellscape reality that can best be described as the love child of Back To The...
Gubernatorial haircuts: From faux hawks to mullet locks
For many people, the mere thought of getting your hair cut provokes either delight or terror — or possibly both. The haircut we choose tells...
Lawyer lists top-7 common misconceptions about SQ 788
On Tuesday, Oklahomans will head to the polls and decide whether to approve the state’s first regulated and taxed medical-marijuana industry. Lawyers have no...
Zipper merging: The traffic trick most people get wrong
Because I know an article about zippers written by a geezer like me could be scary for some, let me assure you this has...


















