Teaching and Learning in Quicksand Anyone familiar with the works of children’s author Bill Wallace knows that he set most of his stories in Oklahoma. He also incorporated quicksand into his plots, so...

For the Children Incarceration panel highlights impact on children OKLAHOMA CITY - I attended a nonprofit conference Monday hosted by the Sarkeys Foundation. While there, I served on a panel which del...

HISTORICALLY ---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Dr. James Finck, USAG History Professor History of American Political Parties, Part V: An Era of Good Fee...

My grandfather, Ray Inzer Belyeu, was a WWII veteran and a Purple Heart recipient, who hardly ever spoke about the war he fought in and barely survived. No one except those soldiers really knew what t...

Every day I turn on the news I hear of more senseless killings. Headlines read “A former soldier, who suffered mental issues, goes on a rampage and kills 18 people (including teens) in a bowling alley...

While political parties officially started under the George Washington administration with the introduction of Alexander Hamilton’s economic plan, they really took root when Washington stepped down le...

OKLAHOMA CITY - One of the most important events on the annual calendar of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) is our Fall Forum. Held each October or November, this event is where advoca...

OKLAHOMA CITY - I usually start each weekday morning by flipping channels on the four main networks to catch up on local and state news, then continue that during the time I have before work. One of m...

After watching two extremely controversial movies, Sound of Freedom and Killers of the Flower Moon, I realize how history repeats itself when our society refuses to change. Its unfortunate but true. A...

What we now call the First American Party System was birthed over an economic crisis and two huge personalities. During Washington’s presidency the economy ranked as one of his most important issues. ...

A-to-F letter grades are a longstanding way of signifying academic achievement. That’s why some school officials now fight to get rid of grades for both students and schools. In 2011, Oklahoma lawmake...

Last week I was involved with the special session. The special session was called by the governor to reduce taxes for Oklahomans. On Tuesday morning, the House Republican Caucus met to discuss the tax...

There is no doubt that our world has no peace because most do not know the Peacemaker. On Oct. 7 Hamas attacked Israel on their Jewish holiday, and has shown no mercy as they continue to slaughter inn...

OKLAHOMA CITY -Children will often call for a “do-over” when involved in a game on the playground. Similarly, golfers might take a “mulligan” to attempt a shot a second time when the first went awry. ...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and every year we are proud to walk for the cause. The past few years we have stood up against domestic violence by bringing a “Chalk Walk” to the communit...

Many of you are probably like me and feel fall is the best of the seasons. With fall, the heat starts to break with cooler temperatures. The fall foliage is amazing, especially where I grew up in Virg...

The Oklahoma House of Representatives convened for a special session on Oct. 3 and 4. Earlier this year, Gov. Stitt called the Legislastatistics ture to deliver on three specific pieces of legislation...

This Week at the Capitol Before I dive into my column, I want to briefly update my constituents on my health. As some of you may know, I had five bypasses done last year. The operations were successfu...

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an opportunity to acknowledge survivors and to serve as a voice for those who are being victimized. As Oklahoma is plagued by domestic violence m...

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oral health plays a vital role in our overall wellbeing, and yet, many individuals face significant barriers in obtaining adequate dental care, ranging from insurance coverage to dista...