Photo by Mark Hancock She endured physical and mental abuse from the person who was supposed to love her — until the day her husband hit their children. That was when she left and found a way to change her future. “When they’re only 2 and 3, they can’t defend themselves. I felt bad because […]
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New canvas
Art, along with its creation, is a powerful tool that serves as a conduit for human expression. It evolves, and through that evolution, it can be utilized as a means of communication and healing. This September marks the 24th year of National Recovery Month, and in a collaborative effort, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health […]
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Milking it
The Ban the Bags program calls on hospitals to cease distribution of formula gift bags to new mothers, which proponents call “pure marketing” that undermines efforts to promote breastfeeding as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization. “When a hospital hands out a name-brand formula, it’s considered an endorsement,” said […]
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‘Act of violence’
Organizers held a press conference and roundtable discussion at the state Capitol in conjunction with “World Day Against the Death Penalty.” The group’s members include the American Civil Liberties Union, Catholic Charities and the Oklahoma Conference of Churches. “We wanted the public to know that there is a group of people who care deeply about […]