Vern Turner

Denver resident Vern Turner is a regular contributor to The Oklahoma Observer. His latest book, Why Angels Weep: America and Donald Trump, is available through Amazon.

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Maybe This Is Normal

Vern Turner - December 18, 2019 0

In light of today's history making , it may be important to reflect on the historical differences and similarities we now experience on a...

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‘ … And Here We Are’

Vern Turner - November 24, 2019 0

Now that the first public exposures of Trump's self-serving crimes with Ukraine are out of the way, it may be time to reflect on...

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Will Greed Kill Us All?

Vern Turner - October 23, 2019 0

BY VERN TURNER I've been away awhile trying to get my first novel published. In the meantime, the news of our president's demise keeps rolling...

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Unraveling Democracy

Vern Turner - September 29, 2019 0

BY VERN TURNER The Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission Supreme Court decision tells us, in no un-certain terms, “If you are not a major player in...

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We Are Children Of Our Earth

Vern Turner - August 23, 2019 0

BY VERN TURNER The principles of evolution do not include the phrase survival of the fittest. These principles – now greatly supplemented, proven and accepted since Charles...

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The Darkest Of Dark Times

Vern Turner - July 23, 2019 0

BY VERN TURNER Fighting depression is becoming a daily chore for me. The nation I love and fought for is coming apart at the seams...

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The Sum Of All Ills

Vern Turner - July 11, 2019 0

BY VERN TURNER Another day, another scandal, another portrayal of incompetence and outright madness ... That is the state of affairs in the government of...

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Why Republicans Fail – Part III

Vern Turner - May 29, 2019 0

Last In A Series BY VERN TURNER The gap between Part II and this final part is, in part, due to the cascade of events surrounding the...

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Why Republicans Fail – Part II

Vern Turner - April 23, 2019 0

BY VERN TURNER In Part I we introduced the operating philosophy comparisons between conservatives and progressives. It should be noted that most, but not all,...

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Gayla Machell

2020-02-19T16:54:22+0000

Undoubtedly. The only publication of its kind in Oklahoma. We need to support the few forums for progressive discussion... in our state.read more

David Perryman

2019-02-16T14:14:01+0000

Excellent perspective, insight and commentary to balance the rhetoric produced by corporate controlled media in our... state and nationally.read more

Jay Keller

2019-01-25T16:39:00+0000

Great independent progressive resource!

Bill Housden

2018-12-12T20:30:46+0000

Common-sense discussion of Oklahoma politics.

Francie Conway

2018-09-05T18:39:49+0000

Enjoy for years��

Mary Francis

2018-02-12T20:24:01+0000

Frosty couldn't have found a better publisher and journalist than Arnold Hamilton to continue his superb legacy of... interesting, often funny and always outstanding reporting of the political news.read more

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2017-12-22T01:01:57+0000

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2017-12-18T19:24:59+0000

Galeda M. Jones

2017-11-29T00:56:08+0000

Have been a reader for years. Best paper in Oklahoma.

Bette Maffucci

2017-09-09T16:26:29+0000

It's the best publication to stay up with what REALLY is going on in this state. well written, thoroughly documented,... informative stories.read more

Patricia Cook Mauldin

2017-03-15T15:40:47+0000

Richard Grayson

2017-01-25T06:33:05+0000

Was so saddened to hear of Frosty Troys passing.I know my father who passed in 2012 was eagerly awaiting his arrival... in heaven...he was his biggest fan I believe and got me reading the observer at an early age.Please keep up the good work.read more

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2017-01-21T18:19:15+0000

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2017-01-21T17:44:09+0000

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2017-01-06T22:35:28+0000

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2017-01-06T20:52:41+0000

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2017-01-06T20:50:13+0000

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2017-01-06T20:24:14+0000

Mark Davies

2017-01-06T20:01:01+0000

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2017-01-02T05:02:06+0000

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