The case for/against commuting Julius Jones’ sentence
Should Julius Jones have his sentence commuted, staving off execution? Read op-eds from Attorney General Mike Hunter and Jones supporter Annie Clark.
Oklahoma Opinion: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in Oklahoma public schools
“It is for this reason that I am submitting my letter of resignation,” writes Tegan Malone, formerly an Oklahoma public school teacher.
Oklahoma Opinion: The tough get tougher in the new education landscape
The fight for quality education seems harder than ever as schools face low funding, biased curriculum and a pandemic.
Oklahoma Opinion: Confronting racism must start in our schools
“ Admitting we have a problem is the first step, and to do that all Americans need to be aware of how our history affects us today.”
Oklahoma Opinion: What is the Fourth of July to the Black American?
Growing up in New England the Fourth of July was truly a spectacle. But there was always a dark cloud over the holiday that I couldn’t put my finger on as a child.
Opinion: ‘Suppressive’ Oklahoma voting system exacerbated by COVID-19
Unnecessary barriers to voting do more to undermine our democracy than protect it. And Oklahomans should never be forced to choose between their health and exercising their constitutional right to vote.
Women’s excessive sentencing in Oklahoma proves need for criminal justice reforms, advocates say
The law known as “enabling child abuse” has been criticized for its unfair sentencing — advocates for criminal justice reform say that women bear the brunt of the punishment while men walk away with lesser sentences.
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.
