From our elected officials and our local celebrities to those survivors affected directly by the most current crisis, some version of these words gushes out each time: “You can replace things, not lives. We’re going to rebuild. Oklahomans are a resilient people.” The adjective “resilient,” in particular, has become the word du jour following a […]
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Other Lives — Mind the Gap EP
From the sound of Other Lives’ new EP, Mind the Gap, the influence has been indelible and highly beneficial. 2011’s Tamer Animals was a brilliant record and dark-horse candidate for album of the year in certain circles. So it should mean something to say that “Take Us Alive,” the starter song on Mind the Gap, […]
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American DREAM
Judith Huerta and Fredy Valenzia Photo: Mark Hancock The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program offers a two-year deferment of deportation proceedings to undocumented immigrants. Qualified applicants must have entered the country as children, stayed out of major legal trouble and received at least a GED or be currently enrolled as students, among other requirements. […]
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Killer distractions
“Distracted driving is a deadly epidemic on America’s roadways, and our youngest drivers are often the most at risk,” said David Strickland, NHTSA administrator. “When you’re driving, your attention should always be on the road — not on a phone. ” According to the organization: —Car crashes are the No. 1 killer of American teens, […]
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Counterpoint: ‘Fear stifles innovation’
Reforms to our legal system are needed to help create a consistent and fair business environment for Oklahoma. And, contrary to the self-serving statements from the trial lawyers, Oklahomans with legitimate cases will not be denied his or her day in court as a result of these reforms. Some facts on medical lawsuits alone: —Too […]