“It never crossed my mind that I might be perceived as too young,” Larios said. “As soon as I started hitting the doors, people asked, ‘How old are you?’ I told them I was 24.”
Government
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Registration deadline is looming
Local groups urge those who haven’t registered to exercise their right to vote.
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UCO stages forums in advance of Nov. 8 elections
An informed citizenry provides for a healthy democracy. But young people also generally fail to show up to vote.
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Local leaders call for immigration law changes
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.