OKC council rejects Indigenous People’s Day proposal for second year
For the second year in a row, the Oklahoma City city council has failed to pass a popular initiative to name the second Monday in October as Indigenous People’s Day, as has been …
Welcome Malee
div.slideshow {border: 1px solid black; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom:86px;}div.slideshow-thumbnails {height:86px;bottom:-86px} The Oklahoma City Zoo’s new baby elephant, born on April 15, now has a name, Malee. I visited on Tuesday, my …
My "local" grocery store is 2.2 miles away, or 4.5+ hours round trip by foot
According to Google Maps, I can hop in my car and get to a nice Homeland Supermarket in 8 minutes. Lucky me. Not all my neighbors are that fortunate, and …
Citizens United comes to the heartland
In their decision in Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission, the Supreme Court of John Roberts twisted the knife in for the kill of representative democracy in this country. Literally …
A clear signal for voters
The Oklahoman has made its endorsements in the OKC city council race. I think most of you reading this know what that means relative to your vote. Do your homework …
Job opening for parent of gay or lesbian youth
Oklahoma City needs its PFlag chapter revived (or even a local contact/representative listed on the national site). Now more than ever. If you are a parent of a glbt or …
Congratulations to Joy Mennonite Church of OKC for 20 years of faith and action
Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of Joy Mennonite Church in OKC. If you have ever been helped, supported or just impressed by their work or members, it would be a …
The Oklahoman's pity party
An open letter to the OKC Council & mayor: Dear Oklahoma City Council members and Mayor Mick Cornett: “Pity the members of the Oklahoma City Council.” Thus began an editorial, …
Photos from Oklahoma City July 4 Tea Party
If you can’t see the slideshow, go to this page.