Quorum Call: Don’t Expect The Constitution To Stop Pelosi’s Hijinks

In mid-May, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution authorizing remote voting by proxy. Per the resolution, one congressperson may vote on behalf of up to ten others. In theory, as few as 40 of the House’s 435 members could show up in Washington for the House to do business.

Legislative Session “Moves Pretty Fast” To Its End

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

Elon Musk And The Billionaire War On Public Health

Billionaire Elon Musk recently defied local public health officials and reopened his flagship Tesla auto assembly plant in Fremont, California. Public safety officials had ordered that plant shut down — over Musk’s fierce opposition — almost two months earlier. “This is fascist.

Trump’s “Buy American” Plan Will Backfire

In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration wants to quarantine American manufacturing. At any time now, the president could sign an executive order aimed at returning the pharmaceutical supply chain to the United States.

Kent State, Jackson State, And The State

On two days in May fifty years ago, American police and National Guard troops fired their weapons into crowds of anti-Vietnam-War protesters, killing six American students at two American state universities.

Remembering May 2019: Where It Can Rain, It Can Flood

One year ago, during the late hours of April 30 and the morning of May 1, 17 tornadoes struck Oklahoma.

Senator Brent Howard’s Legislative Session Notes

We’re nearing the end of the legislative session. A budget agreement was reached and is awaiting Gov. Stitt’s approval. With everything going on, the budget turned out better than expected with minimal cuts to state agencies even though we’re facing a $1.

Who Was Behind The Invasion Of Venezuala?

On May 3, a group of around 60 mercenaries attempted an amphibious landing at Macuto, on Venezuela’s Caribbean coast. They were quickly defeated and 13 of them — including two Americans, Airan Berry and Luke Denman — captured.

If Small Businesses Aren’t Essential, Neither Is Collecting Rent

When I was a child, I remember having to dress up in my church clothes when I went to the bank to deposit my birthday checks or money I saved from my allowances. The idea that banks are secular versions of church remains deeply embedded in our society today.

From The Editor: The Money, and the Records, Are Yours

Open meetings and open records are the very heart of a democratic society; they are the cornerstones upon which an informed electorate is based.