Commentary
Chris Smith
The spring of 2002 saw one of the more contentious attempts at redistricting in Oklahoma's history. With a Republican governor and a Democrat Legislature, it took an Oklahoma County district judge to ...

Commentary
Chris Smith
It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child, and studies have continually shown real benefits to children brought up in a household with both a mother and father present. Yet Oklahoma la...

Commentary
Chris Smith
If you want to see a group of legislators scatter like a covey of quail, just mention the "C" word: consolidation.  Consolidation is one of the dirtiest words in politics, yet most honest observer...

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Chris Smith
This year marked the 200th birthday of President Abraham Lincoln. Considered by many to be America's greatest president, he will forever be remembered for his mastery of the English language and his a...

Commentary
Chris Smith
Senate Bill 834, currently pending in the Oklahoma Legislature, would gradually exempt Oklahoma school districts from state mandates and allow local districts to manage, develop and take responsibilit...

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Chris Smith
The Oklahoma Legislature is once again taking up the issue of smoking in public places. State Sen. David Myers, R-Ponca City, has authored a bill that would ban smoking in most every bar and restauran...

Commentary
Chris Smith
The Oklahoma Legislature is poised to once again address a number of abortion-related issues this spring. And, while no issue has defined the two major political parties in this country over the last ...