As the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) held its annual banquet Saturday, guests celebrated a year of advocacy that was highlighted by the defeat of State Question 755, a amendment to the state constitution approved by voters four years ago. “It was a pure political ploy and it was unsuccessful,” said […]
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What are Oklahoma progressives to do?
Prominent Democrats with clear name recognition have yet to announce candidacies for major statewide offices, such as governor. People involved in our political scene point to the negative impact President Barack Obama’s sheer existence will have on his same-party candidates in Oklahoma. The GOP here has demonized the president to the point of absurdity, but […]
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Gone Hollywood?
Credit: Brad Gregg Although it’s doubtless that the filmmakers aim to dispute Inhofe’s contention that manmade climate change is “a hoax,” Oklahoma’s senior senator has said he is tickled to be part of the flick. “I was not surprised to see myself front and center on the promotional material for this climate-change movie, and quite […]
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Democrats step up
For some time now, one narrative has been that the Democrats here have been splintered by differences and lacked a central message that resonated with voters. No one can deny that after the Republican statewide sweep in 2010, things looked particularly bleak for progressives. But that was before the 2012 legislative session, when progressives rallied […]
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The toll of Islamophobia
Michele Bachmann and others declare that the U.S. government has been infiltrated and compromised by Muslim terrorists. Illinois Rep. Joe Walsh contends that radical Islam is “trying to kill Americans every week” and that “it is a threat that is much more at home now than it was after 9/11.” In our own state, then-Rep. […]
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Wizards
Spanning 3,000 years, give or take, the DayGlo colorful tale of warring wizards — siblings at that — doesn’t even attempt to disguise its political leanings, but kids today can appreciate it just for the pointy-eared fairies and various beasts, especially the low-IQ goons armed with laser guns. Splendidly drawn on cels, the fantasy epic […]
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Recs in effect
Meanwhile, a member of the Oklahoma City Council said he plans to file a complaint with the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office over the municipal elections earlier this year. During its Nov. 17 meeting at the Capitol, the Ethics Commission received a staff report recommending changes to the Political Subdivisions Ethics Act, which governs municipal […]
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Recs in effect
Meanwhile, a member of the Oklahoma City Council said he plans to file a complaint with the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office over the municipal elections earlier this year. During its Nov. 17 meeting at the Capitol, the Ethics Commission received a staff report recommending changes to the Political Subdivisions Ethics Act, which governs municipal […]
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A rhetorical analysis for ending violence
A year earlier, one of her aides called authorities when a visitor dropped a handgun at an announced public event at a local Safeway grocery store. What’s happening in American politics? Most are aware that, shortly after the health care reform vote, Sarah Palin’s website exhibited a national map with some 20 congressional districts in […]