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Choosing the President of the United States is not as simple as voters going to the polls and holding an inauguration. In fact, it is a series of events that take place over several months. These include party primaries, conventions, and the general election. Each state and its parties have their own way of conducting these activities. Because the rules are different across the country, it is better described as a process than as a system. Oklahoma’s 2024 process looks like this.
Read moreI am happy to announce the messy divorce between two bosom buddies who deserved each other. I am referring to the imminent split between the greenies and the animal rightists. Until now the two groups marched in each others parades, attended each others rallies and shared mailing lists. If you were an Earth Firster no doubt you had a PETA membership card in your purse or wallet. The two factions were joined at the hip and incessantly lawyered up and voted in lockstep, much to the chagrin of aggies everywhere. But recently the two have been seen cheating on each other and their uncoupling is getting nasty, much to the delight of farmers and ranchers. We’re absolutely elated to divulge that this is not a trial separation either but a permanent splitage of the sheets.
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Amid the typical debate over budget priorities and policy issues this year, Oklahoma state lawmakers are also considering bills to better prevent child exposure to pornography. Those bills deserve legislators’ support.
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Ronna McDaniel, formerly chair of the Republican National Committee, was recently hired and subsequently fired by NBC News when the “talent,” unable to countenance even moderate dissent, revolted on air. The entire kerfuffle is unsurprising considering the state of modern “media.”
Read moreThe Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that an initiative-petition effort may proceed that would link Oklahoma’s minimum wage to the cost of living in places like San Francisco.
Read moreUnder legislation approved by the Oklahoma Senate, it could soon be illegal for school officials to pressure or require teachers to participate in union activities.
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