Civics education vital for citizenship

Our public schools provide an array of opportunities for students to become good citizens, from student government to civics education. In fact, America recently celebrated “Civics Education Week,” noting the importance of the subject for both students and society.

Prevailing Winds: Switching Political Parties over Candidate Support

In a recent CNN interview, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski hinted that he she is considering leaving the Republican Party. Murkowski has been a long-time opponent of former President Donald Trump and is struggling with the idea of Trump leading her party.

Congress bolsters food security

As the House Agriculture Committee convenes this week to examine the threat China poses to the U.S. agricultural industry, it’s important to take a closer look at the steps underway to bolster our food security against foreign adversaries.

Op-Ed: Bill allows competition in electric transmission

Many of us are familiar with utility bills' unpredictability. Unfortunately, they are increasing every month, which can be incredibly challenging for people living on fixed incomes or struggling to make ends meet.

State of the Union Theatrics: Presidential guestlist now pushes political agenda above heroism

On March 7, 2024, President Joe Biden gave his third official State of the Union Address to Congress where he used his time to criticize his predecessor, talk about border security and tout his economic successes.

Mayorkas’ Impeachment Charges Echo Those of Former Sec. of War with Ties to Oklahoma

Last month Congress made the historic decision to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Reviewing “Throwaway Kids: Reforming Oklahoma’s Juvenile Justice System”

A book about Oklahoma’s dark past in the treatment of vulnerable children, though nonfiction, almost reads like a legal thriller.

Two Stitt cabinet appointees resign following AG’s opinion

OKLAHOMA CITY – Two members of Gov. Kevin Stitt's cabinet resigned following an Oklahoma Attorney General opinion on the state's dual officeholding law. Oklahoma Transportation Secretary Tim Gatz resigned two positions and Lt. Gov.

Post-election audits confirm results of legislative races

OKLAHOMA CITY – Post-election audits confirmed the results of the recent special elections for state legislative seats in southwest Oklahoma and in Edmond. The Comanche County Election Board recently audited the Dec. 12, 2023, special general election in state Senate District 32.

Reviewing Stephen Kinzer’s “All the Shah’s Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror”

With much of the turmoil in the Middle East centered around Iran, it is worth reviewing Stephen Kinzer’s 2008 book “All the Shah’s Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror” to help understand the nation of Iran as well as find some possible answers.