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Django, Kill! (If You Live Shoot!)

After helping steal a trunkful of Wells Fargo gold, half-breed Django (Tomas Milian, Traffic) and his fellow minorities are not only denied their share by Oaks (Piero Lulli, My Name Is Nobody) and his evil white bandits, but gunned down and dumped in a mass grave they were forced to dig. Being the hero of […]

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Rendezvous on rights

On Saturday, the Norman chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) will host the organization’s fourth regional conference, which seeks to provide an education on matters relevant to the LGBT community. Organizers anticipate topics will include bullying, religion, health, and legal and political issues. Norman Police Chief Keith Humphrey will open […]

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Qualifications be damned

Brad Gregg Back in September, Gov. Mary Fallin appointed five members to the state Election Board. State law requires the governor appoint two members and one alternate from one political party, with the third member and second alternate from the other party. Fallin’s appointees must be confirmed by the Republican-controlled Senate before the legislative session […]

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Hasta la vista, Blair-by?

Among those opposed to the measure was Paul Blair, pastor of Fairview Baptist Church — in Edmond, not OKC — who asked the council, “Why are we creating a special class of protection for someone’s behavior? We’re not talking about civil rights. This is not a gender, or this is not a race.” The day […]

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Hasta la vista, Blair-by?

Among those opposed to the measure was Paul Blair, pastor of Fairview Baptist Church — in Edmond, not OKC — who asked the council, “Why are we creating a special class of protection for someone’s behavior? We’re not talking about civil rights. This is not a gender, or this is not a race.” The day […]

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Protective measures

The measure faced strong opposition from some Oklahoma City-area churches, but also was praised by other area groups and individuals. Proponents and opponents filled the City Council chambers to capacity, waiting for their turn to speak on the issue. The proposal, authored by Ward 2 Councilman Ed Shadid, passed 7-2, with Ward 7 Councilman Ronald […]

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Protective measures

The measure faced strong opposition from some Oklahoma City-area churches, but also was praised by other area groups and individuals. Proponents and opponents filled the City Council chambers to capacity, waiting for their turn to speak on the issue. The proposal, authored by Ward 2 Councilman Ed Shadid, passed 7-2, with Ward 7 Councilman Ronald […]

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Protective measures

The measure faced strong opposition from some Oklahoma City-area churches, but also was praised by other area groups and individuals. Proponents and opponents filled the City Council chambers to capacity, waiting for their turn to speak on the issue. The proposal, authored by Ward 2 Councilman Ed Shadid, passed 7-2, with Ward 7 Councilman Ronald […]

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Thankful for change

The things I give thanks for have not changed much over the past couple of decades, but I have added something very important this year: Last week’s City Council vote to include “sexual orientation” in Oklahoma City’s nondiscrimination policy. I am not now — and probably never will be — employed by Oklahoma City. So […]

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Thankful for change

The things I give thanks for have not changed much over the past couple of decades, but I have added something very important this year: Last week’s City Council vote to include “sexual orientation” in Oklahoma City’s nondiscrimination policy. I am not now — and probably never will be — employed by Oklahoma City. So […]

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