To the Editor: Some years back an independent study confirmed what most of us already knew: FOX News viewers were the least informed/knowledgeable people in America, if not the world. I had a relative...

We’ve all heard the saying “Shame on you, shame on me” meaning that the person saying this phrase believes that you should be ashamed of yourself for something you have done wrong. However, I’m going ...

OKLAHOMA CITY - Child abuse and neglect - otherwise known as maltreatment - should not just be a grave concern; it should be a call to action for every person to do what they can to help those younges...

Starting with the Jefferson administration, the courts have recognized two types of immunity: absolute and qualified. Absolute is just how it sounds, absolute redress regardless of motive or action. Q...

What do you do during the hard and heartbreaking seasons of your life? Do you run and hide? Or do you stand and fight? Are you grateful for grief? Or do you question God as you shuffle through the clu...

Oklahomans are celebrating a tremendous victory for religious liberty after a recent ruling by our state Supreme Court. At issue in the case was a fundamental question: Should taxpayers be forced to f...

OKLAHOMA CITYEach year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) holds a gala to celebrate our state’s champions for children. At this event, we recognize those whose good works have provided ...

Historically speaking, presidential debates are relatively new. The first presidential debate was held between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy in 1960. Before then, debates were seen as beneath pres...

The Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays, mainly because in the past it was about my whole family extended family and best friends getting together to not just watch the firework...

---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ I have received a great deal of positive feedback from last week’s article, especially regarding the need for many cit...

While much can be done inside doctors’ offices and hospitals to improve the health of our communities, it’s essential to recognize the vital role Oklahoma’s legislators play in crafting and supporting...

I was 42 years old when I lost my father. He was only 67 and I can remember thinking he was way too young to die. I still needed the discernment of my father. My children still needed the training onl...

‘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...