Does Rep. Stephanie Bice endorse recent Trump actions? She's not saying | Opinion
Jena Nelson should be shouting loudly that she won't be a rubber stamp for the president and challenging her opponent, Stephanie Bice, to do the same.
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No, Oklahoma's education crisis isn't the same as a bad football season | Opinion
Oklahoma business leaders comparing public schools to college football need some coaching themselves.
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The US isn't ready for some (international) football | Opinion
America's immigration, transportation and public safety systems must be upgraded to give the world a warm welcome for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Onward, young men soldiers. You are needed to serve your community | Opinion
In a culture that often tells young men they’re unnecessary, they need to know this is not true. They can, and must, make a difference.
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OU student essay reinforces stereotypes about Oklahomans | Opinion
OU’s decision to put Samantha Fulnecky's award-winning graduate student instructor on leave is an embarrassment to school and the state of Oklahoma.
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Debate sparks after OU student's essay citing Bible gets failing grade | Opinion
An OU student says a failing grade on her essay citing the Bible violated her free speech rights. Instructors said the essay lacked empirical evidence.
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Stitt, Drummond ruffle each other's feathers amid feud | Editorial cartoon
Republican political rivals Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and Attorney General Gentner Drummond's rift has grown even more intense.
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Longer mortgages are the wrong solution for affordable housing | Opinion
A 50‑year mortgage would trap families in debt for most of their lives, while doubling the total interest they pay
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We need more early testing and treatment for Alzheimer's | Opinion
Recent polling reveals overwhelming support for Medicare coverage of early Alzheimer’s blood tests and prompt treatment for those affected
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Summer Boismier deserves to have her teaching license reinstated | Editorial
No longer under the thumb of former Superintendent Ryan Walters, the board should restore the license of Norman teacher Summer Boismier
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Gospel can't be personally salvific if it is not socially redemptive | Opinion
Jesus did not give us instructions on how to get to heaven, but how to make Earth as it is in heaven.
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We're nearing the end of a difficult year. What are you thankful for?
We are thankful for the support of our readers. Who will you be thanking as you celebrate the holiday?
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Unnecessary order from governor confusing to doctors | Opinion
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority has recognized problems with the order and requested changes. We should just get rid of it altogether
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The best youth justice system keeps kids out of it | Opinion
Oklahoma has the knowledge, data and compassion to build a youth justice system rooted in hope rather than punishment. Will leaders act?
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Too much corn is being grown for fuel instead of food | Opinion
We need to stop growing so much corn for conversion into ethanol fuel and "Eat Mor Chikin" as Chick-fil-A cow suggests
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We've learned in prison what to do when we disagree on politics | Opinion
We all should have the humility to recognize that other people have different perspectives on how to create a better way of life
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In every hero's story, there's an educator who believed in them | Opinion
Behind every veteran is a teacher or mentor who ignited the spark of curiosity, responsibility and resilience that carried them through their service.
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Report outlines 4 key steps to improving Oklahoma schools | Opinion
The Advance Oklahoma’s Kids coalition – after interviews, public meetings and a survey – has some ideas for improving schools in the state
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Tariffs have their place, but have a ripple effect on ordinary people | Opinion
Free trade isn’t perfect. Tariffs aren’t always wrong. But American consumers and producers shouldn't end up paying the bill
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We need to demand Congress to get back to work | Opinion
The majority of Republican senators and representatives have repeatedly violated their oath to uphold the will of the people, letter writer says.
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What's OSU's biggest problem right now? Not the football team | Opinion
The state Legislature has exempted university non-profits from the Open Records Act. That allows avoidance of accountability.
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Please stand behind federal workers | Opinion
Civil servants keep your food, medicine, airways, roadways, schools and country running smoothly and safely. Please stand behind federal workers.
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OK should become the 14th state with an agency on early childhood | Opinion
Thirteen other states have already formed special agencies to improve delivery of state services to children and families
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Even amid political fatigue, giving up is unforgivable | Opinion
If we give in to mental and emotional political fatigue, we will become cowards. Don’t do the unforgivable. Don’t give up. Let’s move forward together.
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A conservative case for a pause in Tremane Wood's scheduled execution | Opinion
I’m a conservative. I believe in accountability and stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Death penalty, as administered today, too often delivers neither.
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Hurt by the government shutdown? That's the whole point | Opinion
Many wonder .. why couldn't some of the negative effects of the government shutdown have been avoided? Here's the big reason.
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Medicare payment reform needed because we're losing doctors | Opinion
Former OK congressman says raising payments to nation’s independent physicians is an investment with many benefits for rural areas
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Cartoons draw attention to Oklahoma, US issues
Cartoons by The Oklahoman's Todd Pendleton help draw attention to local and national issues.
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SNAP crisis -- The Cherokee nation sees the urgency, but not the state | Opinion
Governor Stitt asks others to be neighborly and help out in a crisis while holding back on state aid to supplement food stamp benefits
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Luper plaza makes statement about the power of doing the right thing | Opinion
The Clara Luper National Sit-in Plaza ensures future generations remember ordinary people, acting together, can create extraordinary change.
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