Some Oklahoma Republicans and pundits are predicting gains for the GOP in the 2010 statewide elections because of President Barack Obama’s unpopularity here. This should raise concerns about the state’s cultural environment. Will the so-called “Obama effect” lead to a Republican governor and wider GOP majorities in the Oklahoma House and Senate after the 2010 […]
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Most papers don’t spend money to pursue civic responsibility
Props to the Tulsa World for putting its money where its mouth is in an effort to protect citizens’ access to public information. The World isn’t the first news organization to sue bureaucratic rascals for information, but this case is one of the most recent. The World filed suit last month against the U.S. Marshals […]
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A better way
Imagine, 10 years from now, the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center announces it has discovered a cure for diabetes. A few years later, Oklahoma State University has discovered a switchgrass fuel that is a marketable, renewable and more cost-effective than ethanol and abundant throughout the world. How do we get there? Focus, commitment and […]
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A better way
Imagine, 10 years from now, the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center announces it has discovered a cure for diabetes. A few years later, Oklahoma State University has discovered a switchgrass fuel that is a marketable, renewable and more cost-effective than ethanol and abundant throughout the world. How do we get there? Focus, commitment and […]
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Athletes on Twitter pull back the curtain
Just for a second, before thinking about the fact that some athlete’s civil liberties are getting trampled, and before we get the American Civil Liberties Union on speed dial, maybe we should be grateful. Twitter may be taking over the world, but the newest rage is coaches banning it. Stifling a football player’s thoughts? Making […]
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Athletes on Twitter pull back the curtain
Just for a second, before thinking about the fact that some athlete’s civil liberties are getting trampled, and before we get the American Civil Liberties Union on speed dial, maybe we should be grateful. Twitter may be taking over the world, but the newest rage is coaches banning it. Stifling a football player’s thoughts? Making […]
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Remembering Bellmon
“He had the courage to be honest.” That was Henry Bellmon, remembered by the irascible Ben Blackstock, former executive director of the Oklahoma Press Association. Bellmon, elected the first Republican governor of Oklahoma in 1962, left a legacy of independence and integrity. As a father to the GOP in Oklahoma, his leadership transformed Oklahoma into […]
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Remembering Bellmon
“He had the courage to be honest.” That was Henry Bellmon, remembered by the irascible Ben Blackstock, former executive director of the Oklahoma Press Association. Bellmon, elected the first Republican governor of Oklahoma in 1962, left a legacy of independence and integrity. As a father to the GOP in Oklahoma, his leadership transformed Oklahoma into […]
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A ‘cooperative affair’
Lately, I’ve been intending to read some of Will Rogers’ writings. Not only is he Oklahoma’s favorite son, but he was a popular writer of cultural and political commentary in his day. Only 10 months into my own gig writing commentary, I’m hoping I’ll learn some things. This desire to develop my knowledge and skills […]
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A ‘cooperative affair’
Lately, I’ve been intending to read some of Will Rogers’ writings. Not only is he Oklahoma’s favorite son, but he was a popular writer of cultural and political commentary in his day. Only 10 months into my own gig writing commentary, I’m hoping I’ll learn some things. This desire to develop my knowledge and skills […]