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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Democracy reform efforts make way for new political parties
“Other people have 2- to 3-foot hurdles to jump, but you get a 10-foot-tall hurdle,” Knight said.
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Chicken-Fried News: Center ring
Sen. James Lankford expressed his embarrassment about the Republican presidential campaigns.
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Letters to the Editor: March 16, 2016
This article is superb, from my point of view, particularly for completing the story of the Kiowa Six and Lois Smoky as told by Ms. Satepauhoodle-Mikkanen.
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Super Tuesday could get interesting in Oklahoma
“We are going to get a lot of people that take that first step in a very important, very critical historic primary election.”
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OKCPS school board candidates address discipline, budget cuts
Both candidates expressed concerns about growing class sizes and the statewide teacher shortage.
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A tough, analytical mind leaves the city council
Councilman Pat Ryan developed a reputation as tough politician who never shied from taking on an issue he viewed as important.
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Some might have viewed Shadid as vulnerable following his unsuccessful run at mayor last year. Mayor Mick Cornett won reelection by a wide margin, even winning most precincts in Shadid’s ward.
Some might have viewed Shadid as vulnerable following his unsuccessful run at mayor last year. Mayor Mick Cornett won reelection by a wide margin, even winning most precincts in Shadid’s ward.
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WARD 2: Cooper shakes labels, wants to bring ‘different approach’
James Cooper said he has a different approach than the current Ward 2 councilman.
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Money greases wheels of judges’ campaigns, much of it comes from attorneys
Slater said complaints of judges being impartial toward a contributor are rare or nonexistent in Oklahoma. Slater also said he felt the practice was to be expected.