Tax cuts, smaller government, free enterprise, quality education and other myths were discussed at the Capitol this week by the dozen disciples of White Makes Right. True, there are only about 25 women out of 149 legislators. Some are lawyers, a number are teachers, earned advanced degrees, have run businesses, non-profits, are daughters, sisters, mothers ..read more

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Woe is us [the American people] for having our jewel of a national Postal Service saddled with a corporate-minded postmaster general, Louis DeJoy. Formerly CEO of a private shipping contractor, DeJoy’s chief qualification for running this invaluable public service is that he’s been a major donor to Republican politicians – including Donald Trump, who appointed […] To access this content, you must log in or purchase PRINT ONLY - The Oklahoma Observer Print Edition, DIGITAL ONLY - The Oklahoma Observer on-line or TOTAL ACCESS - The Oklahoma Observer on-line and in print ..read more

She came out of the bathroom and he had stripped down to his underwear. He was waiting for her on the bed. He didn’t ask about using a condom, and he didn’t use one. Afterward, her hands were shaking so badly she couldn’t fasten the straps on her shoes. She didn’t say no, but then […] To access this content, you must log in or purchase PRINT ONLY - The Oklahoma Observer Print Edition, DIGITAL ONLY - The Oklahoma Observer on-line or TOTAL ACCESS - The Oklahoma Observer on-line and in print ..read more

You know the way Shakespeare created a portrait of a family’s hard feelings in King Lear, his tragedy about a raging, storming English king with three daughters? That play, set in Gloucester, speaks to me now of how Congress and the country are falling apart. It even takes me back to the Civil War. Shakespeare […] To access this content, you must log in or purchase PRINT ONLY - The Oklahoma Observer Print Edition, DIGITAL ONLY - The Oklahoma Observer on-line or TOTAL ACCESS - The Oklahoma Observer on-line and in print ..read more

Back in the antediluvian era of American politics, perpetrating dirty tricks was considered proof of bad character and potentially disqualifying for public office, depending on circumstances. But as with so many other aspects of public life, the rise of former President Donald Trump heralded a steep decline in political ethics and the way that campaigns […] To access this content, you must log in or purchase PRINT ONLY - The Oklahoma Observer Print Edition, DIGITAL ONLY - The Oklahoma Observer on-line or TOTAL ACCESS - The Oklahoma Observer on-line and in print ..read more

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As we enter the legislative session’s final frenzied weeks, let us pause briefly to consider the health of Oklahoma’s democracy. I am not a physician nor have I played one on television. But it doesn’t require board certification to provide a diagnosis: The patient is ailing. Perhaps on the verge of life support. You see ..read more

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