At Biden inauguration, Oklahomans were shown clear choice for future
On Wednesday, Oklahoma and Oklahomans figured prominently in the Inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Ahmaud Arbery killing in Georgia is one more case in a broken system
The killing of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia two months ago is one more case of a broken system in which each level of criminal justice fails people of color.
Open letter to Senators James Inhofe and James Lankford
Oklahoma Cityan Terry Fife pleads with Senators Inhof and Lankford to take action for a peaceful transfer of power from Trump to Biden.
Don’t leave — Oklahoma is worth saving
Opinion columnist George Lang encourages those who are discouraged by the recent actions of Oklahoma's governor and legislature to stay.
Manhood, from the inside out, part 4 — Snips and Snails and Puppy-Dogs’ Tails
Looking back upon my childhood, I can see how my father’s violence impacted me and how his behavior created divisions in our family.
Letter to the Editor: ‘Building this jail on the backs of children is not...
In this letter to the editor, Gina Standridge argues against putting the new Oklahoma County Jail at 1901 Grand Blvd only blocks away from a Mid-Del elementary.
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Open Letter to the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority (Jail Trust)
Christopher Johnson writes an open letter to the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority upon a change in leadership.
Forbes’ annual billionaires list is not a dream board – it is a horror...
This week, Forbes magazine announced its annual list of the world’s billionaires, and Oklahoma is typically well represented on the list, with Tom and...
Bice begins her second Congressional term as a conservative troll
In her first week of a new term, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice proved she is not representing Okla City in her legislation, says George Lang.
Joy Jumps Parties, Needs Coalition That Can Win
Community member and progressive activist Nick Singer weighs in on state Superintendent Joy Hofmeister's run for governor.
Manhood – from the inside out – part 42 – Chrysalis
Paula Sophia continues her serial memoir of her life. In this episode, she reveals a key turning point in gender understanding.
It’s time for the national Democratic Party to invest in Oklahoma
Outcomes will never change without decisive action by the national Democratic Party that motivates and empowers the anemic, state-level party.
Oklahoma’s Republican delegation has a gas problem
George Lang criticizes our Oklahoma delegation in Washington for simply aping the dumbest of their national colleagues" in the GOP.
Free Press reveals the best and worst of your city’s government
When I started Oklahoma City Free Press in 2016, I thought it important to have our host city's name as a part of our...
