Oklahoma has asked for smaller share of monkeypox shots than any other state
The state’s strategy for containing the disease involves rapidly vaccinating people who have already come into contact with the virus.
Voices: Tribal compact cancellations could hit Wildlife Department funding
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt’s decision not to renew hunting and fishing compacts with the Cherokee and Choctaw Nations for 2022 could mean a potential loss of millions of dollars in future federal funding for the state’s wildlife department.
An Oklahoma city prepares for an unprecedented influx of refugees
When 40 Afghan families arrive in Stillwater, they will need help with everything from housing to finding work.
Voices: Oklahoma’s values around race, justice and truth are standing trial
“Julius Jones has a commutation hearing on September 13, and Oklahoma’s values around race, justice and truth are standing trial.”
When police shoot tribal citizens on Muscogee Nation land, families ask ‘who’s held accountable?’
Tribal Nations are being asked to take on more responsibility when it comes to policing, prosecution and when families experience something tragic like one of their loved ones getting shot by police.
Voices: Pandemic trauma takes its toll on medical professionals
What are often thought to be symptoms that present in combat veterans and survivors of terrorist attacks are now increasing among medical professionals.
Voices: The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and incredibly effective. Go get it.
I encourage everyone to get the vaccine. It is safe and extremely effective in preventing COVID-19. If you are hesitant, know that it is perfectly normal to feel a little nervous, but your action is going to protect yourself, your family, and those around you.
Voices: Let’s build an inclusive future that benefits us all
Despite measurable achievements for LGBTQ+ rights, such as legalizing same-sex marriage, the federal government has never passed comprehensive legislation for fair and equal treatment of LGBTQ+ people.
