‘Jumping the Shark’ as bad in politics as on TV OKLAHOMA CITY - Growing up as a child in the 1970s, I enjoyed my fair share of television shows. One of my favorites was “Happy Days,” celebrating its 5...

Tragedy erupted on Oct. 1, 2017, at a country music festival in Las Vegas when a lone shooter killed 60 attendees from a 32nd story hotel window. Mainly using AR-15 style weapons with the help of a bu...

One thing I have learned in 55 years of being here on this earth, there is definitely a difference between the truth and a lie. As we celebrated Father’s Day this weekend I remembered a few of my late...

To the editor: Lately there has been much BUGABOO about how the Israeli government has been conducting its war against the terrorist group Hamas. The Muslim Brotherhood was founded in 1928 by Hassan a...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Last week, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) announced our 2024 Children’s Legislators of the Year. The work of Sens. Brenda Stanley, Jo Anna Dossett, and Dave Rader, al...

OKLAHOMA CITY - Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) works with lawmakers to pursue policies which will benefit youth. Following every session, we select “Children’s Legislators...

Rest. It’s such a little word but it’s actually a crucial part of our physical, mental, and spiritual health. So why is it so hard for us to prioritize something that is so important to our well-being...

HISTORICALLY ---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Convict 2253 runs for president The conviction of President Donald Trump on all 34 counts of the Hush Mon...

I have always been a very strong-willed child and with that came many arguments and conflicts with my parents and siblings. Oftentimes my ornery ways and my smart mouth would get me into trouble and I...

The Legislature officially adjourned “sine die” on Thursday. It has been an honor to serve House District 13 during the second session of the 59th Legislature. After weeks of intensive budget negotiat...

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Second Session of the 59th Oklahoma Legislature officially adjourned for 2024. At best, it was a mixed bag for children; despite that, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OI...

To the Editor: First, the Jewish nation has a right to exist and to defend itself. But this fascist government, run by the war criminal Benjamin Nut-n-yahoo (yeah, that’s not how it’s spelled but that...

HISTORICALLY ---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Don’t thank a veteran on Memorial Day It’s never wrong to thank a veteran or active- duty military person...

OKLAHOMA CITY - Over the course of human history, people have had the tendency to revolt against authoritarianism. Whether you are reading certain scriptures in the Bible, studying history in school, ...

You can ask anyone who knows me (especially family members or close friends) and they will say I have never had any difficulty voicing my opinion or my concerns from childhood to adulthood. However, I...

There is no doubt that colleges across the nation are more and more starting to look like the 1960s. Within the last month buildings have been taken over and tent cities have sprung up on dozens of ca...

Based on widespread appeal, Carl Acuff Jr., will be back at the Plumb Theatre, June 1, at 7 p.m. Carl will be bringing a special tribute to Merle Haggard. We know how much everyone loves the songs Mer...

Last week, the House recognized National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day in Oklahoma. I want to thank all the law enforcement officers in House District 13 for keeping our communities safe...

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) recently held our annual Tulsa event, and it was a ringing success. Our team organized a viewing of a trailer for a new documentary bei...

The voice and concerns of the people I was born in Oklahoma City and lived in Yukon until moving to Tiger Mountain when I was four. We lived with my grandparents until we got our home built at Pierce ...