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An Old Boogeyman Enters Stage Right
When in doubt, stoke fear. Thats Republican Electoral Politics 101. And its on full display in the GOP legislative supermajoritys xenophobic HB 4156 that would give police the power to stop others
Students Or Sprockets?
The Oklahoma Legislatures 2024 session has had plenty of headline-grabbing moments: thwarting an attack on judicial independence, undermining The Peoples initiative powers, embracing a show-me-your-
If It Ain’t Broke
Theres a wise old saying, if aint broke, dont fix it. Excellent advice, of course, but often difficult for the Oklahoma Legislature to follow. So it was this spring as lawmakers seriously debate di
An Observercast Reprise: For Our 2SLGBTQ+ Friends
With the recent death of Owasso High School student Nex Benedict, The Observer is re-posting the August 2023 Observercast in which therapist/counselor Paula Sophia and Freedom Oklahomas Nicole McAfee
A New Session Looms
Oklahoma legislators have 16 weeks to get it right during the legislative session to concentrate on the concerns and issues that our state honestly, truly faces but, if history is any indication,
The Dark Ages Loom
Higher educationin Oklahoma took it personally in December when Gov. Kevin Stitt signed anexecutive order to review all diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in the states public sector. Neve
’23 In A Rearview Mirror
What will be remembered about 2023? Way too many lows and too few highs politically? Former Senate President-turned-Observer columnist Cal Hobson joins us for this weeks Observercast 23 In A Rearv
What We Could Have Paid For
Michelins recent announcement it is closing its manufacturing plant in Ardmore sent shockwaves through southern Oklahoma and the statehouse. The Senate quickly assembled a select committee to consi
Workforce Development For ALL Oklahomans
When it comes to workforce development, Oklahoma has huge opportunity: finding ways to get more of the 614,000 Sooners with disabilities employed. During this interim study season at the state Capitol
Coming To Grips With Our Past
Earlier this month, for the first time, survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre brought their case for reparations to the state Capitol thanks to an interim study pursued by state Rep. Regina Good