Commentary

Oklahoma’s political system could use a makeover. Voter turnout continues to decline in the primary, runoffs and general elections. Party politics are changing as the Republicans gain membership and the Democrats lose. All too many candidates are more concerned about their parties gaining control of the House or Senate than compromising to accomplish something rather […]

Last month’s primary elections were heavy with the usual rhetoric: smooth talk, trash talk, sweet talk, empty talk. Now God talk has been added to what was one of the most alienating elections we’ve had in a long time.   In the 5th U.S. House District Republican primary, the five candidates became whirling dervishes of […]

I confess: I am a 42-year-old “Harry Potter” fan. My son is also a “Harry Potter” fan, but I am willing to admit that my appreciation for the J.K. Rowling series goes beyond paternal duty, and, like my son, I jump up and down on the couch and squeal when a new installment is released. […]