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.

The Senate Failed To Do Their Jobs - But Citizens Can’t Fail To Do Ours

Hours before the House of Representatives impeached Donald Trump for using the power of his office to sabotage our elections, Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.

Legislative Session Begins: OICA Examining Proposals

Gov. Kevin Stitt delivered his second “State of the State” to the Oklahoma Legislature Monday on the first day of the Second Session of the 57th Oklahoma Legislature.

I Am A Domestic Violence Survivor And I Support State Question 805

This op-ed is written in response to a piece titled “In Oklahoma domestic abuse is technically a nonviolent crime” by Jason Hicks. I am a survivor of domestic abuse. I’m also a believer in stopping senseless sentencing enhancements that don’t help our community.

Impeachment: The Problem With Biden Whataboutism

The main Democratic impeachment charge against US president Donald Trump is simple: Trump attempted to pressure and/or bribe the president of Ukraine to investigate a political opponent (Joe Biden), House impeachment managers say, both for corrupt motives (to win re-election) and in violation of...

The Senate’s Make Believe Trial Of Donald Trump

President Trump is on trial. As in a real trial, charges have been asserted: the House alleges high crimes and misdemeanors. A judge presides: Chief Justice John Roberts sits in his fine black robe at the head of the chamber.

Oklahomans Should Carefully Consider Criminal Justice Reforms Before Voting

Dear Editor, May I take a moment to comment about a column in the January 1 edition of The Beacon? Sonya Pyles wrote an article entitled “Oklahoma Has An Incarceration Crisis: Let’s Fix It.” I grew up in Washita County and spent the first 63 years of my life in Oklahoma. Ms.

Does Immigration Law Trump Freedom Of Speech?

Are you free to express your opinions? The First Amendment says yes, but 8 US Code § 1324 says no. A case currently before the US Supreme Court, United States v. Sineneng-Smith, will presumably clarify the matter, hopefully in favor of free speech.