Under The Dome

One hundred thirty-seven years ago, the outcasts, foreigners, weirdos, and those with a good horse trekked their way to a spot in the central part of the country known as Guthrie.Guthrie would serve as the starting line. From there, people would race all over what we now know as Central Oklahoma.

Under The Dome

It’s one of the cores of our society.It keeps us from reverting all the way back to genetic heritage. It is a big part of the civilization process.It lays the groundwork for the future.

1968 and Now:When Space United a Divided Nation

Stop me if you’ve heard this one. In the months after a very contentious election, our nation seems more divided than at any time since the decade before the Civil War. The new Republican president is under constant attack for his beliefs.

The Evolution of Voting and Election Integrity

With all the legislation about voter integrity, it seems worthwhile to look at voting practices over the years to see how past generations tackled the issue of fair elections.What we find is that both voting technology and the systems used to ensure election integrity have evolved significantly.

Importance of Chiles v. Salazar and the Protection of Free Speech

By James Finck, Ph.D.ColumnistLast week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision regarding the legality of conversion therapy for gay and transgender minors. Over the past week, I’ve seen a lot of confusion about what the Court decided.

Under The Dome

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Under The Dome

Issues and problems that require attention regularly occur in Oklahoma.Sometimes it’s the weather: EF5s, wildfires, or ice storms. Wildfires and ice storms often spiral out of control.At other times, problems range from poor and failing infrastructure to health care to poverty.

What Does A ‘Fair Share’ Really Mean?

With all the debate about taxation in our state, I’ve been trying to educate myself more to better understand it myself.

Why Iran Stands alone in the Middle East

As the United States’ aerial war with Iran enters its third week, it’s worth examining the geopolitics of the region, how it has evolved over time, and even the differences with the Persian Gulf War in the 1990s.

Historic Travels: Wilson’s Creek, Missouri

Like many from Oklahoma, I enjoy visiting Branson. Nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, Branson is a fun, family-friendly destination where faith and patriotism still thrive.