Janet Barresi, Oklahoma’s outgoing state superintendent of public instruction, has become a model of what makes a political lightning rod.
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Cover series: Marriage equality part of being a family
Marriage equality is now law, but many gay and lesbian couples have been families for years.
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Cover series: Marriage equality was a long road of victories
The journey to marriage equality was paved with numerous victories big and small.
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Cover series: Challenges expected as marriage law becomes reality
As court clerk offices across the state begin to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, equality advocates expect some bumps in the road as the new law is fleshed out.
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Same-sex marriage nears reality in Oklahoma following Supreme Court move
Same-sex marriage in Oklahoma could become legal any moment following Supreme Court’s decision not to hear appeals case.
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Nothing unexpected in only debate of governor’s race
In the only debate between Rep. Joe Dorman and Gov. Mary Fallin, Oklahoma’s candidates for governor looked to gain an upper hand.
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Oklahoma’s statewide petition process offers many challenges and confusing laws.
Oklahoma’s statewide petition process offers many challenges and confusing laws.
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BLOG: Four things you should know about the race for governor
We are 40 days until the November election for governor in Oklahoma and as both campaigns hit the homestretch, here are four things you should know about the race between Gov. Mary Fallin and Democratic challenger Joe Dorman.
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Sun tax opponents miss deadline, blame sec. of state’s office
Opponents to a fee on solar panel users will not get the issue before voters this November because they say they received bad information from the secretary of state.
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BLOG: Fallin creates council to look at earthquake causes
Gov. Fallin announced a new council to look into the rise of earthquakes and the possible connections to oil and gas activity.