How laws meant to protect children can fail mothers
Elizabeth Crafton got a 20-year sentence for failing to protect her young daughter from abuse. Her boyfriend, who was convicted of abuse in the case, received an 11-year sentence.
Opinion: When everyone counts — everyone wins
“If you don’t have a seat at the table, then you are probably on the menu.” CAIR-OK’s Adam Soltani stresses the importance of census involvement.
Letter: More to virtual charter school grad rates than just four-year totals
As principal of an Oklahoma virtual public school, I have to share my thoughts regarding the article, “Most virtual charter schools’ students don’t graduate,” published on Dec. 1, 2019.
Letter: In support of citizen-led initiative to end ‘partisan gerrymandering’
As a member of the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Tulsa, I’ve heard more than one person say, “my vote doesn’t count, so why bother?”
D’Angelo Burgess Fled From Police. Does That Make Him a Killer?
The case raises issues about both felony murder charges and high-speed police pursuits.
Missed connections leave questions in Oklahoma oil worker’s death
Investigators suspected Dennis Mason was killed by toxic vapors from the oil.
But they weren’t able to prove it, because state medical examiners didn’t test Mason’s blood for petroleum chemicals
Sentence commuted for Oklahoma woman featured in reporting on female incarceration rates
Board member Allen McCall said this week he believed Robyn Allen’s sentence was excessive. At one point he and other pardon and parole board members wondered if they were looking at the right paperwork.
Mayor G.T. Bynum: Entrepreneurship is the path to economic development and personal empowerment
Our great city offers a wealth of resources, all dedicated toward providing excellence in entrepreneurship.
