Remember Trump’s Choices: War, Walls, And Wall Street

The 2020 presidential campaign is well underway, and it’s noisy. Candidates make promises, break promises, offer assurances, and spin the news constantly. What’s one way to get a clear look at their priorities? In the case of a sitting president, by looking at their budget proposals.

Happy National Tired And Grouchy Week

On Sunday, March 8, millions of Americans woke up an hour early, having set their clocks ahead by an hour the night before, and dug in for a week or so of bleary-eyed, irritable attempts to tweak their bodies’ natural sleeping and waking rhythms.

Our Medical Innovation System Is Under Assault

Since finishing medical school nearly 40 years ago, I’ve witnessed American scientists develop hundreds of lifesaving medicines that once seemed unimaginable.

The Politics Of Panic Are Far Deadlier Than The Coronavirus

US president Donald Trump “Has a Problem as the Coronavirus Threatens the US,” assert the authors of a New York Times “His Credibility.

Harmful Bigotry Is Not Relgious Freedom

The Supreme Court is considering a case, Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, that once again pits LGBTQ rights against socalled religious liberty.

Rep. Russ’ Updates From The Oklahoma Legislature

Right now at the Legislature, we are still busy hearing numerous bills in committee meetings before they come for votes on the House floor. This past week, I was able to pass my House Bill 3461 out of the House Energy Committee with a vote of 19-0.

The Irony Of The Centrist-Progressive Debate

With dozens of Democratic candidates, scores of televised debates, and swarms of reporters and pundits descending on the tiniest blip in polls, this campaign already feels never-ending. But at long last, we’re beginning what matters: Voting!

Don’t Let Trump’s Budget Proposal Distract Your From Who The Real Spenders Are

As a political junkie, I get lots of email pleas from politicians and political advocacy groups. Today, I got one from US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). Well, not exactly. That’s what the “from” header said, but the message was signed “Team AOC” and delivered via Daily Kos.

Senator Howard’s Session Notes

We kicked off session last Monday morning before convening in joint session for Gov. Stitt’s State of the State Address. I hope you were able to watch or listen. I’m excited to work with his administration again this year. Gov.

Election 2020: The State Of The Union Is Screwed Up

As I write this, US president Donald Trump has yet to deliver his 2020 State of the Union address. For two reasons, we don’t have to wait for that speech, or for the Democratic response, to discuss the state of the union.