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.
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?”