Militia, Insurrection acts give Trump authority to protect Americans

One of the biggest differences between traveling abroad and traveling domestically is seeing armed soldiers at airports and on the streets in most other nations.

Under The Dome

Even before its birth as a state, Oklahoma has been home to what can only be described as robust political debate.Through the years, the issues have been lofty and the emotions intense.

Open primary voting and ending party choice? Not here.

Next year, Oklahomans will have the opportunity to go to the polls and basically decide if the Republican Party will still be allowed to choose its own candidates for state elections.While this is being touted as closed versus open primary elections, it is more complicated than that.As the U.S.

Rules for thee, but not for me

By Steve Fair The United States National Guard is a state-based military force that becomes part of the U.S. military reserves when activated for federal missions.Most National Guard members hold civilian jobs full-time while serving part-time in the Guard.

Constitution 101: Congressional Pay Clause

We have come to the juicy part of our Constitution where members of Congress get paid.Congressional salaries have come under great scrutiny since our nation was founded.

Medicine Park special election set for Nov. 18

MEDICINE PARK – People who are interested in serving on the Medicine Park Board of Trustees must file a declaration of candidacy with the Comanche County Election Board by Oct. 8, a little more than a month before a special election to fill two vacant slots on the board.

PSO starts rebuilding high voltage line in Chickasha area

Public Service Co. of Oklahoma announced Friday the start of construction on the South Chickasha Transmission Improvements Project. The estimated $11 million investment involves rebuilding about 5 miles of 138-kilovolt electric transmission line in the Chickasha area.

Kimmel, Colbert, Cancel Culture and First Amendment Challenges

By James Finck, Ph.D.When I first started college, I, like many others my age, really enjoyed “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” Stewart was not only smart, but I enjoyed the satirical way he looked at politics.Yet things began to change once George W.Bush was elected.

With Walters resigning, who will take the helm of Oklahoma public education’s sunken ship?

By Steve Fair The Evergreen Freedom Foundation was founded in 1991 by Washington state legislator Robert Williams and political operative/consultant Lynn Harsh. It is a 501(c)(3) organization promoting conservative causes.In March of this year, the foundation started the Teacher Freedom Alliance.

The hardest part of parenting: letting children pick their own path

By James Finck, Ph.D.Two years ago, as I sat in an airport, distraught and brokenhearted, I tried to distract myself by watching a young mother struggle with a couple of infant children.