Immigrants trying to become U.S. citizens face unknown hurdles that take years and thousands of dollars to cross.
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Efforts are underway to increase poor Oklahomans’ access to legal aid in civil cases
Oklahoma ranks in the bottom 10 states in access to civil justice.
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State Question 776 asks voters to protect the death penalty in Oklahoma
The proposed change would incorporate the protections into Oklahoma Constitution’s Bill of Rights.
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Oklahoma Women’s Coalition tries to make an impact through state legislation
OKWC worked with lawmakers to help pass eight bills during the most recent legislative session.
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Minority voters have significant impact on upcoming elections
Candidates in upcoming local elections encourage everyone to vote and listen to constituents’ concerns.
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Tom Guild faces Al McAffrey in runoff election
Guild and McAffrey vie to represent Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District.
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Oklahoma City Council votes to form tax force focused on reform
Oklahoma City Council and others seek reforms and more transparency in Oklahoma tax laws.
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Cover Story: Our next steps in the march toward civil rights
Just as powerful reporting, photos and video did in the ’60s, today’s national media coverage mixed with social media engagement have again thrust the conversation of police brutality, racial discrimination and civil rights into the public consciousness.
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Historic Guthrie building’s future is uncertain
The State Capital Publishing Company building, formerly a museum, remains vacant as recent plans fall through.
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“The rhetoric of ISIS against the LGBT community isn’t much different from a lot of people on the Christian right,” Schonauer said.
“The rhetoric of ISIS against the LGBT community isn’t much different from a lot of people on the Christian right,” Schonauer said.