What I am most thankful for Fall is definitely my favorite season and I am always blown away by Gods design as He colors the fields and all the landscape in an array of complimenting colors. Whether I...

Advocates examine Child Welfare Task Force Report, set children’s agenda for 2024 OKLAHOMA CITY - The 2023 OICA Fall Forum concluded last week, and it was an intense four days of learning and snaring ...

Mostly Educational One day we will put on our virtual reality goggles to tell our grandchildren about the once-upon-a-time when we sat around a table, fought with relatives, and ate strange foods to c...

The election of 1824 brought a massive change to how parties functioned in the U.S. The Jacksonian Age is highlighted by the growth of democracy. Whereas before, only property-owning men could vote. B...

As we observed Veterans Day on Nov. 11 and remembered the many heroes who have bravely defended the United States of America, I was filled with deep gratitude. Like all Americans, I am thankful to all...

Our world has been on a downward spiral and it seems like so many people stay in the mind concept of constant offense. Everywhere you turn there is so much negativity and everyone seems to be offended...

Teaching and Learning in Quicksand Anyone familiar with the works of children’s author Bill Wallace knows that he set most of his stories in Oklahoma. He also incorporated quicksand into his plots, so...

For the Children Incarceration panel highlights impact on children OKLAHOMA CITY - I attended a nonprofit conference Monday hosted by the Sarkeys Foundation. While there, I served on a panel which del...

HISTORICALLY ---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Dr. James Finck, USAG History Professor History of American Political Parties, Part V: An Era of Good Fee...

My grandfather, Ray Inzer Belyeu, was a WWII veteran and a Purple Heart recipient, who hardly ever spoke about the war he fought in and barely survived. No one except those soldiers really knew what t...

Every day I turn on the news I hear of more senseless killings. Headlines read “A former soldier, who suffered mental issues, goes on a rampage and kills 18 people (including teens) in a bowling alley...

While political parties officially started under the George Washington administration with the introduction of Alexander Hamilton’s economic plan, they really took root when Washington stepped down le...

OKLAHOMA CITY - One of the most important events on the annual calendar of the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) is our Fall Forum. Held each October or November, this event is where advoca...

OKLAHOMA CITY - I usually start each weekday morning by flipping channels on the four main networks to catch up on local and state news, then continue that during the time I have before work. One of m...

After watching two extremely controversial movies, Sound of Freedom and Killers of the Flower Moon, I realize how history repeats itself when our society refuses to change. Its unfortunate but true. A...

What we now call the First American Party System was birthed over an economic crisis and two huge personalities. During Washington’s presidency the economy ranked as one of his most important issues. ...

A-to-F letter grades are a longstanding way of signifying academic achievement. That’s why some school officials now fight to get rid of grades for both students and schools. In 2011, Oklahoma lawmake...

Last week I was involved with the special session. The special session was called by the governor to reduce taxes for Oklahomans. On Tuesday morning, the House Republican Caucus met to discuss the tax...

There is no doubt that our world has no peace because most do not know the Peacemaker. On Oct. 7 Hamas attacked Israel on their Jewish holiday, and has shown no mercy as they continue to slaughter inn...

OKLAHOMA CITY -Children will often call for a “do-over” when involved in a game on the playground. Similarly, golfers might take a “mulligan” to attempt a shot a second time when the first went awry. ...