Constitution 101: Revenue and Presentation Clauses

As we begin the new year, we are also starting a new section of Article I, one of the most familiar and important parts of our Constitution.When we think about constitutional protections, we often focus on checks and balances, and one of the most notable of those checks is the presidential veto.

New SNAP regulations aren't really that helpful

For the record, the great state of Oklahoma has a population of more than four million people.Of that figure, roughly 700,000 - close to 18% of the entire population - don’t get enough to eat and are forced to rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to put food on their table.

Will SNAP changes lead to healthier food choices?

What began in 1939 to help move surplus foods has grown into what is now the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, administered by the USDA.Much has been written about recent changes to the program that seek to prohibit the purchase of unhealthy foods.

Still a City on a Hill: Celebrating 250 Years Of the American Experiment

“We must delight in each other; make others’ conditions our own; rejoice together, mourn together, labor and suffer together, always having before our eyes our commission and community in the work, as members of the same body...

Christmas Brings a New and Glorious Morn

“A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.”What a perfect line for our world today one that often feels so very weary While December 25th is not the actual birth date of Jesus, I’m still grateful that this is when we celebrate it.

From Schenck to today: When political rhetoric edges toward dangerous lines

By James Finck, Ph.D.As a Civil War historian, I’m often asked how close we are to repeating 1860. My answer has always been that we aren’t there yet, but we are edging closer to the 1850s.A recent example of this rising partisanship came last month when six Democrats released a video urging U.S.

Under The Dome

Oklahomans should prepare themselves now forIn a few weeks, 2025 will come to an end.And then, just a 2026 is getting up to speed, the Oklahoma Legislature will return to the state Capitol and convene the Second Session of the 60th Legislature – a session that could be a wild ride.

Under The Dome

We should be thankful we celebrate TIt happens every November. Here in the United States most of us pause for a moment and inform the Almighty that we are thankful for the people and blessings in our lives.Most of us.

Constitution 101: The Ineligibility and Incompatibility Clauses

When the American colonies first clashed with Britain over taxation, much of their frustration focused on Charles Townshend and later Frederick North. Both men served simultaneously as members of Parliament and as Chancellor of the Exchequer.

From Bob Wills to Blake Shelton: Oklahoma’s mark on the first 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry

By James Finck, Ph.D.During the dark days of the Great Depression, one essential piece of technology was the radio. After long hours of trying to put food on the table, families gathered around the radio to listen to news, FDR’s Fireside Chats, radio programs and most importantly, music.