As the court-martial of Bradley Manning got underway at Ft. Meade near Washington on Monday June 3, supporters rallied and sat in the courtroom to witness the proceedings and register their silent protest by wearing black t-shirts with the simple word “truth” in bold white letters.… Continue reading
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Vote Early!
Don’t take a chance that you will be unable to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Stuff happens!
You can vote early at the County Election Board office in the county where you are registered to vote from 8 AM to 6 PM on Friday and Monday before all elections. … Continue reading
Oklahoma City’s 27th Peace Festival – Sunday Nov. 11
We ask your assistance in getting this word out. Please forward, share, announce and promote freely. Flyers can be downloaded and printed for distribution (from here). Thank you!
Details are in place for Oklahoma City’s 27th annual Peace Festival to be held Sunday, Nov.… Continue reading
Bill Moyers on Clean Elections
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Narrated by Bill Moyers, this video features candidates on the campaign trail, lively testimonials by citizens on how their states’ voluntary full public financing systems has changed politics, and assessments of how well Clean Elections works by campaign finance reform experts.… Continue reading
On the Elections: What’s at Stake. What we can do.
Dear Friends of Justice and Compassion in America,
Thinking about the November Elections, it is clear to me that We The People must stand in the gap to reverse the drift toward America becoming a nation and government of, for, and by the few who are doing well while the many struggle merely to get by.… Continue reading
Presidential Debates and Global Warming
It is shocking that global warming and climate change were not mentioned in any of the presidential debates. The consensus of the world scientific community is that that the release of heat-trapping gases is the primary cause of global warming and climate change, and that fossil fuels are the chief source of elevated levels of CO2 in the atmosphere.… Continue reading
Tuesday Links
- The Xenia Institute: African-American couple that helped desegregate Norman receive Sam Matthews Social Justice Award
- Oklahoma Citizen: Free workshops provide overview of bills coming from OK legislature, citizen advocacy advice
- NewsOK: Salvation Army prepared for bitterly cold night in OKC area
- The Norman Transcript: University offers ‘dream’ course in Native science
- NewsOK: Debate is exploding on Oklahoma City’s urban design ordinances
- The Lost Ogle: The one where Governor Mary Fallin steals a story from Public Radio…
Monday Links
- OK Policy Blog: Budget cuts are eroding the public health infrastructure
- NewsOK: Oklahoma shows reduction in children dying from abuse and neglect
- NewsOK: Downtown Oklahoma City sees low crime rates, but surrounding zip codes fare worse
- NewsOK: Oklahoma’s foreign-born population continues to grow in most counties
- Tulsa World: Muskogee voters could raise hotel tax to 8 percent
- Tulsa World: After two years, needed federal posts in Oklahoma remain unfilled
- Tulsa World: Coming cold poses higher risk to older Oklahomans
- NewsOK: Oklahoma City leaders considering alternatives to downtown streetcar
- Tulsa World: Five Tulsa-area districts firm in not adhering to voucher law
- Tulsa World: Austin company wins $16.7M contract for new Oklahoma voting machines
Friday Links
- Bob Waldrop: On destroying my landscape’s ecosystem: a minor elegy in a melancholy key
- FOI Oklahoma: State Senate’s new rules give public, senators one legislative day to review bills before vote
- NewsOK: Many areas in Oklahoma continue in drought
- NewsOK: Affidavit claims judge in Ersland case called Mexicans “nothing but filthy animals”
- NewsOK: Randy Brogdon, 2 other ex-lawmakers take jobs with Oklahoma Insurance Department
- NewsOK: Attempt to block Governor Henry from making high court pick fails
- Tulsa World: State prisons grapple with rising population of aging inmates
- Tulsa World: ODOT fears it could lose $115 million under U.S.
Tuesday Links
- Stillwater NewsPress: Death of cyclist leads ODOT to change policy on rumble strips
- The African-Native American Genealogy Blog: The Case of Susan Colbert, Cherokee Father, Choctaw Freedman Mother
- NewsOK: Debate continues over Oklahoma City streetcars
- Native American Times: Cherokee, Apple partner to put language on iPhones
Monday Links
- NewsOK: Minorities, men make up most Oklahoma City homicides; firearms most common cause
- blue oklahoma: It’s time to appoint the insurance commissioner!
- CapitolBeatOK: Instead of running M.E. transition, Leftwich faces Courthouse surrender. And Terrill, too
- NewsOK: Man claims Oklahoma Highway Patrol seized money, but it was not drug-related
- NewsOK: Rep.
Opinion »
Bullying and the gay agenda
By DR. HENRY ROBERSON
In October, the Norman City Council passed a routine proclamation recognizing bullying awareness month to help combat a serious social problem. Amazingly, there was a dissenting vote. The council member during remarks section said that bullying is part of the gay agenda.… Continue reading
Community Forum on Urban Sprawl and Managed Growth in Norman (Listen)
The Red Earth Group – Sierra Club recently held a community forum on Urban Sprawl and managing growth in Norman. The panel included Oklahoma City Ward 2 council member Dr. Ed Shadid, along with OU Professors Greg Burge, Cynthia Rogers, and Stephen Ellis.… Continue reading
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