A Constitutional and Historical look at Greenland

United States should annex Greenland.I’ll admit, when I first heard it, I assumed it was an internet hoax. Why would anyone want Greenland? I’ve been to Newfoundland, and I can tell you it gets brutally cold up there, and that’s still farther south than Greenland.

Remembering the Iron Magnolia: Sen. Bernice Shedrick

They nicknamed her The Iron Magnolia.A feisty, attractive woman, she wasn’t afraid of politics. A former schoolteacher, she was first elected to the Oklahoma State Senate in 1980, defeating the incumbent Robert Murphy.At that time, she was only the third woman ever elected to the Oklahoma Senate.

We don't need more school days, just better days

I’m sure you’ve heard the definition of insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. That’s exactly what came to mind when I heard that Oklahoma is considering extending the school year by up to two weeks.

The Long Shadow of the Monroe Doctrine

When it comes to the situation in Venezuela, President Trump made an interesting comment: “If any South American country misbehaves toward any European country let the European country spank it.

Understanding Associated Risks in an Era of Protest

I remember attending a training session in college that included a presentation on sexual assault. At one point, the speaker advised women to be cautious about accepting drinks or drinking too much at parties.

An Impossible Journey That Helped Win a Revolution

In the history of great events, there are usually hundreds of smaller moments that make them possible. While those moments are critical at the time, they are often lost to history. Such is the case with the American Revolution, which we are commemorating this year.

Under The Dome

Last Thursday, my son Zachary participated in Senior Night for his wrestling team.Zach, a senior at Putnam North, has been on the team for a couple of years now. He loves wrestling and his is a typical teenaged boy. He’s also spent his entire life dealing with catastrophic heart defects.

When Protest Threatens Democracy

For me, one of the most important issues we face moving forward is our respect for law and democracy. Whether one agrees with it or not, ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) is a legal federal agency carrying out legally authorized duties.

The Pamphlet That Made Our Nation

On the first day of class each semester, when discussing expectations, I tell my students that the most important things I hope they learn is how to write.

Oklahoma Legislature now forced to fix Walters' errors

Ryan Walters should be ashamed.For two years, Walters served as Oklahoma’s Superintendent of Public Instruction.