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Donald Trump

Trump’s July 3 speech at Mount Rushmore attempts to divide country

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Trump’s rabid demagoguery at his July 3 Mount Rushmore rally painted everyone who does not support him as less than American and less than human.
rich richer

Rich become richer, poor become poorer under pandemic economy

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Whenever President Donald Trump crows about his U.S. Department of Labor’s monthly jobs report, it is full of self-congratulations and empty of context.
Donald Trump

Oklahoma doesn’t need rubber stamps for Trump, the aspiring authoritarian

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Oklahomans must take a hard look at the politicians willing to sell what is left of their souls to enable Trump’s plan to retain power.
COVID-19

As COVID-19 surges in Oklahoma, politicians gaslight its residents

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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and others, including President Donald Trump, are gaslighting us about COVID-19 and it is endangering us all.
Kevin Calvey

Oklahoma County got left behind on the wrong side of history

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At the end of a long week, votes solidified around former Vice President Joe Biden. But Oklahoma County got left behind.

Don’t leave — Oklahoma is worth saving

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Opinion columnist George Lang encourages those who are discouraged by the recent actions of Oklahoma's governor and legislature to stay.
prater

DA David Prater’s power needs to be checked by a grand jury

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Nick singer argues for the effort to remove Oklahoma County DA David Prater by way of a grand jury convened by a citizen's petition.
Trump

Woodward’s recordings are public, senators must pressure Trump to resign

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Anyone in Congress who continues to support President Donald Trump right now is an accomplice to his crimes against the American people.
Paula Sophia

Manhood – from the inside out – the day I grew up – part...

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Paula Sophia Schonauer continues a serial memoir. To read the earlier parts of this series, follow the links at the end of each episode.
Lankford

Lankford is enabling the cruel designs of a seditious president

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U.S. Senator James Lankford is a foot soldier in the attempted coup by allegedly outgoing President Donald Trump.
AR-15

Assault weapons advertising is making people less safe

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In this opinion piece, George Lang asserts that the proliferation of military-style weapons like the AR-15 are not making people safer.
Impeachment trial

In former President Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial, the cameras do not lie

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The differences between former President Trump's first trial and the 2021 edition could not be more stark.
Paula Sophia

Manhood — from the inside out — part 40 — Dear Mom

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Paula Sophia continues a serial memoir of the most powerful life influences as she developed to the person she is today.
Stitt

Stitt does not want rural Oklahoma to have arts, education or safety

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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt just screwed over a large swath of the state with senseless vetoes thinking he has rural OK sewn up.
Paula Sophia

Manhood – from the inside out, part 10 – Judgement Day

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Paula Sophia Schonauer, LCSW, continues a serial memoir. Part 10 explores the struggle with judgement as Sophia navigated her childhood.