It’s Time To Talk About

The upcoming Independence Day holiday is one of celebration: cook outs, fireworks, and for some, drinking and/or substance use. This is a convenient time to discuss what it means to drive under the influence, and to issue a few words of caution about driving under the influence.

Police Chiefs Warn Of Dangers Of Government Unions

It’s long been understood that unions make government workers unresponsive to public needs. This applies to police as much as any other worker. A University of Chicago study found that between 1996 and 2015, newly unionized law enforcement agencies saw a 27 percent increase in misconduct complaints.

Big Decisions On June 30; OICA Supports SQ 802

On June 30, Oklahomans have several decisions to make when they go to the polls. The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy has submitted to the candidates running for state and federal office a questionnaire on important issues relating to children.

Yes on 802 For Patients And Pocketbooks

In the first week of October, 1979, four babies – Keith, Katrina, Jared, and Christy – were born at Thomas Memorial Hospital in northeast Custer County. We were lucky enough to live in a small community where we were born together, started kindergarten together, and graduated together.

Happy Loving Day: Remember Love Conquers All

Happy Loving Day! I had never heard of this holiday celebrated on June 12 before I started researching holidays to note on the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy desktop calendar. This holiday is one in which Oklahoma should certainly rejoice.

Ballot Access Fairness: The Answer Is Already In Some Voters’ Hands

Every two years, independent and “third” party candidates for various offices scramble to get their names on ballots around the United States.

A Matter Of Life And Breath: Using Tear Gas On Nonviolent Protestors Is Unconscionable

Following the police killing of George Floyd, we are witnessing the largest nationwide uprising in five decades.

Time To Stop Messing Around And Strike At The Root Of Police Violence

Protests quickly broke out nationwide following the May 25 killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, which was caught on video and quickly went viral. Yes, Chauvin has been arrested and charged with murder.

I'm Outraged By Trump's Photo-Op

In the book of Jeremiah, the Hebrew prophet shares instructions from God about entering a place of worship. "Stand at the gate of the house of the Lord and proclaim this message there," God tells the prophet. "Reform your ways and your deeds so that I may dwell with you in this place.

Devos Robbing Poor Schools To Fund Rich Ones

Times of great adversity not only bring out the best and worst in society, but they also flush out some of the stinkiest and slimiest creatures. Think of war profiteers, hucksters who prey on poor hurricane victims, or Betsy DeVos.