To Comfort The Afflicted
And Afflict The Comfortable
Is Trump Really A ‘Fascist’?
BY JOE CONASON Although he is still a clown, nobody laughs at Donald Trump anymore – which may be the real purpose of his candidacy, at least as far as he is concerned. The casino mogul is pleased to instill fear among Republican elites, as he dominates their presidential nominating contest – and forces them […]
Criminal Justice In Oklahoma: ‘Sliding Off A Cliff’
BY DON HOLLADAY
Many like to point to the death penalty’s retention as a necessary ingredient of our state’s get-tough-on-crime philosophy. Instead, it represents just...
America’s Moral Compass
BY SHARON MARTIN
Around here, we see it all the time. The Ten Commandments are stuck on the tailgates of pickups, on signs in people’s yards,...
Singing, Dancing And Delivering The Booty
BY DAVID PERRYMAN
Ray Stevens’ Pirate Song captures the essence of life at the Oklahoma Capitol. The lyrics tell about “pirates” who relish the finer...
Why I Love Jimmy Carter
BY JAMES STOVALL
In 1975, I had recently graduated from high school. The country was still recovering from the Watergate scandal and the resignation of Richard...