Zumwalt’s efforts at Employment Comm could be new ‘Oklahoma standard’
Shelley Zumwalt holds a Masterclass almost daily on how to do your job like your state depends on it. Is this the new "Oklahoma Standard"?
Manhood — from the inside out — part 40 — Dear Mom
Paula Sophia continues a serial memoir of the most powerful life influences as she developed to the person she is today.
Inhofe, Lankford reveal questionable allegiances during COVID-19 debate
As the nation looked to lawmakers to find a way through the COVID-19 health crisis, Oklahoma's U.S. Senators James Lankford and Jim Inhofe whined.
Trump dishonored U.S. service members – Inhofe, Lankford remain silent
Trump does not get what it means to serve. Senators Inhofe and Lankford are complicit in Trump's disservice to America’s wounded warriors.
The value of answering questions instead of just asking
Being a guest on two podcasts recently gave me the rare opportunity of reversed roles of answering questions asked by someone else.
Mitchell Talks and...
Out in a crowd during a pandemic, Gov Stitt is a national embarrassment
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s unforced error of posting his family enjoying a local food court during a pandemic was not just embarrassing and grossly irresponsible.
Ice storm is a teachable moment for those temporarily without power
We've been through some hardship in this ice storm. We need to learn from these things. For some, this is every day.
When his policies come into question, Stitt unleashes his troll army
Gov. Kevin Stitt is a troll king. Rather than assemble a top-flight political communications apparatus, he employs online trolls.
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That’s right. Your eyes aren’t deceiving you. We have no display-type advertising on Free Press. It's because the story and you are the most...
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.
Mother’s Day musings: One time at childhood WTF band camp…
Sometimes, Mother's Day just doesn't mean what the florists say it does. It means more, and not always in a positive way.
The beauty of reporting
I was a high school teacher and an education issues blogger once upon a time.
In those days I was clear that public school teachers...
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.
Manhood from the inside out – part 22 – How real men talk
Paula Sophia Schonauer, LCSW, continues a serial memoir about the early dynamics in her childhood and life.
Transitional Public Benefit Work—A better Way Forward for Oklahoma
South OKC House District 93 Representative Mickey Dollens argues for a new public works program to benefit individuals and the public.
