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OG&E

February freeze in Oklahoma shouldn’t lead to greed in years to come

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Guest opinion writer Nick Singer weighs in on OG&E's deal being struck with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for rate increases.
police

Lankford, Inhofe refuse to confront Trump’s authoritarian acts in Portland

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Lankford and Inhofe’s lack of insight or public comment on these attacks is not surprising. They do not see the protesters as part of “their America.”
Students protest

I am sorry for the times I have been silent

Silence is acceptance. I am sorry for the times I have been silent. Silence is acceptance. I am sorry for the times I have been silent.
Oklahoma County Jail

Building a larger Oklahoma County jail isn’t the only answer

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This community opinion piece is by Nick Singer, with Oklahoma Progress Now. He wants a different solution than a new bigger OK County Jail.
legislature

Oklahoma’s abortion prohibition will deny equal protection to women

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George Lang says, "this movement toward reducing women’s rights [by outlawing abortion] violates the spirit of the equal protection clause.
Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy shows historic weakness on way to Speaker

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The newest U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy "will likely be the weakest Speaker of the House in more than a century," argues George Lang.
Paula Sophia

Manhood, from the inside out – part 6 – Deep Water

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Paula Sophia continues her serial memoir of her life of transformation and self-discovery as a transgender woman.
Paula Sophia

Manhood – from the inside out – part 30 – To be an android

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Paula Sophia continues her serial memoir of her life from the earliest ages up through adulthood and transition.
downtown okc

MAPS 4 human need projects more urgent than arenas, stadium projects

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Oklahoma City voters approved the MAPS 4 sales tax with the promise from the City Council to take on a number of projects. But which will be done first?
Paula Sophia

Manhood – from the inside out – part 43 – The pain of loneliness

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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.
governor stitt

Gov Stitt’s anti-science response to COVID-19 is making Oklahoma sick

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This week, Stitt both engaged in utterly irresponsible behavior and defensive messaging about his health policy.
okc bombing

Journalism students still learn from OKC bombing even after 25 years

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Joe Hight explains how leading victims' coverage in the aftermath of the 1995 Murrah Federal Building bombing informs his journalism teaching today.
Bice

Bice lazily votes to shut down the U.S. gov and destabilize Europe

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Oklahoma's Congresswoman Stephanie Bice "is clearly against ... transparency in government," argues George Lang in this opinion column.
Inauguration

At Biden inauguration, Oklahomans were shown clear choice for future

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On Wednesday, Oklahoma and Oklahomans figured prominently in the Inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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.