Oklahoma Tag

Survey Finds U. Oklahoma Humanities Departments Only has Four Republican Profs

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 01, 2022 3 Comments

"in two entire departments, sociology and English — zero Republican professors could be identified"...

Lyft Faces Complaint for Covering Abortions But Not Offering Same for Moms Who Carry to Term

Posted by Mary Chastain on July 30, 2022 21 Comments

Murder disguised as healthcare, but these companies won't cough up any money to pay for actual healthcare....

SCOTUS: Oklahoma Can Prosecute Non-Native Americans for Crimes Committed on Native American Lands

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 29, 2022 31 Comments

"Castro-Huerta’s argument would require this Court to treat Indian victims as second-class citizens. We decline to do so."...

NYC Assemblymember Blames Tulsa Shooting on White Supremacy but Gunman was Black

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 02, 2022 48 Comments

"White Supremacy is clearly a factor."...

University of Oklahoma Meteorology Students Killed in Car Crash After Storm Chasing

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 03, 2022 0 Comments

"The university is devastated to learn of the tragic passing of three students. Each were valued and loved members of our community."...

Oklahoma State U. Hosts Drag Queen Story Hour for Kids as Young as Two

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 17, 2022 6 Comments

"part of Oklahoma State University's Pride 2022 month"...

Oklahoma Gov. Stitt Signs Law Banning Biological Males From Female Sports in High School and College

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 31, 2022 28 Comments

"When it comes to sports and athletics, girls should compete against girls. Boys should compete against boys. And let's be very clear: That's all this bill says."...

Oklahoma Democratic U.S. House Candidate Blames Meds for Profanity-Laced Rant at Pre-Teen Party

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 21, 2022 53 Comments

"She allegedly called one girl an 'acne f*cker,' which prompted the girl to leave the room in tears. Broyles allegedly called another girl a 'Hispanic f*cker' and another a 'judgy f*cker.'"...

University of Oklahoma Offering English Course That Focuses on ‘Black Power’

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 24, 2022 2 Comments

“In our discussions, we focus on the cultural exchanges and intellectual engagements between the local struggles for civil rights and the larger global movements for decolonization”...

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Oklahoma Moving to Ban the ‘1619 Project’ From Being Taught in State-Funded Universities

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 08, 2022 2 Comments

"State-funded colleges and universities that fail to comply with the guidelines provided in the bill will be notified by the Attorney General."...

Oklahoma Boy Saves Woman From House Fire on Same Day He Saved a Classmate

Posted by Mary Chastain on December 23, 2021 24 Comments

Davyon Johnson, 11, performed the Heimlich on a choking classmate....

ACLU Lawsuit Challenges Oklahoma Anti-Critical Race Legislation

Posted by William A. Jacobson on October 22, 2021 12 Comments

Complaint: "This is an action brought by Oklahoma students and educators challenging the state legislature’s unprecedented and unconstitutional censorship of discussions about race and gender in schools ...