Enough Is Enough; Children Are Suffering And Dying In Immigrant Prisons

Over the past several weeks, the brutal terror that immigrants face at the hands of our government has come into even sharper focus.

New Gaming Compact Must Protect the Interests of the Tribes and the State

Fifteen years ago, the citizens of Oklahoma approved State Question 712, and the Oklahoma Legislature passed laws permitting the state to enter into gaming “compacts” with the federally recognized Indian tribes located in Oklahoma.

Williamson Is Right About American Elections ’

Self-help guru Marianne Williamson isn’t likely to win the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, despite having probably served the American public more ably than any of her opponents (among other things, her Project Angel Food delivers millions of meals to the seriously ill).

Letter To The Editor

Looking For Old Friends I am Oren Horst, son of the late Sam and Alice Horst of Cordell. I am one of eight children, five of whom are still living. My youngest sister, Ina Grubb, lives in Custer City but the rest of us live away.

Can American Society Survive Without Empathy?

As anyone who keeps a household budget can attest, the unexpected happens all the time. A refrigerator evaporator fan motor fails. Some part on your car you never realized existed breaks down. A loved one passes away and you have to — you want to — be at the funeral 1,000 miles away.

Mullin It Over: Iran’s Culture of Chaos

Iran has a long history of creating chaos in the Middle East with no regard for the consequences. The United States first imposed sanctions on them in 1979 as a result of the Iran Hostage Crisis, where they held 52 Americans hostage for 444 days.

One Cheer For Trump On Iran

On June 21, President Donald Trump informed the world (via tweet) that after getting US forces “cocked and loaded” to carry out strikes on Iranian targets the night before, he had canceled those strikes at the last minute rather than prospectively kill 150 people.

Medicare For All Will Save Lives And Money

One night a few years ago, my partner woke up delirious with fever, a bright rash, and joint pain so bad he couldn’t get out of bed without help. I was scared — mostly for his health, but also for our financial situation, which weighed heavily on me during our 4 a.m. ride to the emergency room.

Flag Burning Doesn’t Require A Constitutional Amendment

On June 14 — “Flag Day” in the United States — US Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and US Representative Steve Womack (R-AR) proposed a constitutional amendment: “The Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.

The 2020 Census Is Vital To Oklahoma

Shortly after the inauguration of the United States’ first president in New York City, the First United States Congress signed the Census Act of 1790.