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Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Testing ground for Project 2025': behind Oklahoma's rightwing push to erode the line between church and state

Oklahoma's superintendent Ryan Walters promotes a Christian nationalist agenda in public schools, undermining the separation of church and state.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 weeks ago

Is a faith-based charter school a threat to religious freedom, or a necessity to uphold it? The weighty decision lies with the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is deliberating on Oklahoma's first faith-based charter school, balancing First Amendment rights and public funding implications.
US Elections
fromTruthout
2 months ago

New Oklahoma School Curriculum Requires Students to Learn "The Big Lie" of 2020 Presidential Election

Oklahoma's Board of Education enacts new curriculum promoting the idea that the 2020 election involved fraud despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
Right-wing politics
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

New standards for Oklahoma HS students push 2020 election misinformation

Oklahoma high school students will learn about conspiracy theories surrounding the 2020 presidential election as part of new social studies standards.
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago
Right-wing politics

New Oklahoma Curriculum To Include Conspiracy Theories About Election Fraud & Covid

Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Testing ground for Project 2025': behind Oklahoma's rightwing push to erode the line between church and state

Oklahoma's superintendent Ryan Walters promotes a Christian nationalist agenda in public schools, undermining the separation of church and state.
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
2 weeks ago

Is a faith-based charter school a threat to religious freedom, or a necessity to uphold it? The weighty decision lies with the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is deliberating on Oklahoma's first faith-based charter school, balancing First Amendment rights and public funding implications.
US Elections
fromTruthout
2 months ago

New Oklahoma School Curriculum Requires Students to Learn "The Big Lie" of 2020 Presidential Election

Oklahoma's Board of Education enacts new curriculum promoting the idea that the 2020 election involved fraud despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
Right-wing politics
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

New standards for Oklahoma HS students push 2020 election misinformation

Oklahoma high school students will learn about conspiracy theories surrounding the 2020 presidential election as part of new social studies standards.
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago
Right-wing politics

New Oklahoma Curriculum To Include Conspiracy Theories About Election Fraud & Covid

fromTelecompetitor
5 days ago

Oklahoma Board Advances More Than $53M in Middle-Mile Broadband Grants

The Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board has recommended over $53 million in grants to expand middle-mile broadband, emphasizing the state's commitment to enhancing digital connectivity.
Online Community Development
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Oklahoma education standards say students must identify 2020 election 'discrepancies'

Oklahoma's new academic standards mandate teaching false claims about the 2020 election outcomes, pushing a misleading narrative in schools.
#ncaa
#real-estate
LA real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

One of Frank Lloyd Wright's largest private homes can be yours - and it's a stunner that's available for less

Westhope, a private home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is available for $3.5 million after a significant price reduction.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
9 months ago

Price Tower, Frank Lloyd Wright's Only Skyscraper, Is Getting a New Beginning After Months of Controversy

The Price Tower, Frank Lloyd Wright's only skyscraper, has a new owner and a renewed effort for preservation after years of legal disputes.
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
LA real estate

Staggering $900K Glass Lake House in Oklahoma Surfs to the Top of the Most Popular Homes List

LA real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

One of Frank Lloyd Wright's largest private homes can be yours - and it's a stunner that's available for less

Westhope, a private home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is available for $3.5 million after a significant price reduction.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
9 months ago

Price Tower, Frank Lloyd Wright's Only Skyscraper, Is Getting a New Beginning After Months of Controversy

The Price Tower, Frank Lloyd Wright's only skyscraper, has a new owner and a renewed effort for preservation after years of legal disputes.
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago
LA real estate

Staggering $900K Glass Lake House in Oklahoma Surfs to the Top of the Most Popular Homes List

fromSFGATE
1 week ago

EXCLUSIVE: Reba McEntire Reveals Her Favorite Item in Her Home-and It's a Touching Nod to Her Oklahoma Childhood

I came here in 1988 after a divorce...when it was time to leave Oklahoma, I went to Nashville because of work.
LA real estate
#death-penalty
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court Grants New Trial to Death Row Inmate in Oklahoma

The Supreme Court ordered a retrial for Richard Glossip, highlighting prosecutorial misconduct related to false testimony.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court Grants New Trial to Death Row Inmate in Oklahoma

The Supreme Court ordered a retrial for Richard Glossip, highlighting prosecutorial misconduct related to false testimony.
#flooding
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

At least two dead as severe weather sweeps US South and Midwest

Severe flooding during Easter weekend resulted in multiple fatalities and extensive warnings across the South and Midwest, particularly in Oklahoma.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

At least two dead as severe weather sweeps US South and Midwest

Severe flooding during Easter weekend resulted in multiple fatalities and extensive warnings across the South and Midwest, particularly in Oklahoma.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Some Red-State Universities Are Dealing With Baby DOGEs Too

Oklahoma aims to enhance efficiency in its regional universities by cutting travel costs, consolidating departments, and reducing energy use to save money and support education.
SF politics
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Infosec pro blabs about alleged malware mishap on LinkedIn

Bowie claimed the code used for surveillance was written using PowerShell on a guest computer and routed to a remote host, thus he claims it wasn't a staff machine.
Privacy professionals
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Oklahoma Is Asking the Supreme Court to Ignore History

The Supreme Court must decide between allowing religious control of schools or honoring the Founding Fathers' vision for secular public education.
fromTelecompetitor
4 weeks ago

Oklahoma Fiber-Only BEAD Pool Application Window Opens

The Oklahoma BEAD program offers four funding pools with different application windows, focusing on fiber and non-fiber technologies to improve broadband access.
Online Community Development
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Sad details emerge around NFL draft bust Justin Blackmon's public intoxication arrest

Officers reportedly were "unable" to fit the ex-NFL wide receiver and former Oklahoma State in the back of a cop car "due to his body size".
Dallas Cowboys
#texas
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Wildfires Fueled by Dry Conditions Quickly Spread Across Texas and Oklahoma

Wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma are exacerbating conditions, leading to evacuations and significant power outages.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago
Atlanta Braves

Surprise teams, contenders and OU's quest to five-peat: Big questions for the rest of the softball season

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Wildfires Fueled by Dry Conditions Quickly Spread Across Texas and Oklahoma

Wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma are exacerbating conditions, leading to evacuations and significant power outages.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago
Atlanta Braves

Surprise teams, contenders and OU's quest to five-peat: Big questions for the rest of the softball season

fromESPN.com
1 month ago

A roller coaster of a day: The highs and lows of NCAA gymnastics semifinals

UCLA head coach Janelle McDonald commented, 'Tonight's competition was absolutely everything you can hope for in a national championship... it was an incredible meet to be a part of.'
LA Lakers
US Elections
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Afghan man living in Oklahoma admits to plotting Election Day ISIS terror attack

An Afghan teenager pleaded guilty to conspiracy involving a planned Election Day attack in Oklahoma.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

State-level DOGE work gathers speed

"Oklahomans work hard for their money - DOGE-OK is making sure the government does the same," Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Man dies from injuries after saving his teen son from Oklahoma wildfire

Allen Ferguson, of Chandler, carried his son through a wildfire to safety, sacrificing his life. State rep Jim Shaw stated he would never be forgotten.
SF parents
#governor-kevin-stitt
Law
fromKGOU
2 months ago

Oklahoma lawmaker sues governor over executive order ending remote work

A lawsuit challenges Gov. Stitt's ability to mandate state employees return to in-office work, questioning his authority over employee rights.
Law
fromKGOU
2 months ago

Oklahoma lawmaker sues governor over executive order ending remote work

A lawsuit challenges Gov. Stitt's ability to mandate state employees return to in-office work, questioning his authority over employee rights.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Ranking the Top States for Gun Shows

The Wanenmacher Gun Show in Tulsa is a prominent event, featuring over 4,200 exhibit tables for gun enthusiasts.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Prep talk: Former Notre Dame standout Ella Parker leads Oklahoma in hitting

Ella Parker has made a significant impact in her sophomore year at Oklahoma, leading her team with a .574 batting average, four home runs, and 24 RBIs. Her dominance on the field is reminiscent of her high school career.
LA Dodgers
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Oklahoma-based Bank7 acquires First American Mortgage

Bank7’s acquisition of First American Mortgage, Inc. signifies its strategic expansion plans while the mortgage M&A landscape continues to shift towards stock purchases over asset purchases.
SF real estate
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

David Boren, an Oklahoma Eminence as Governor and Senator, Dies at 83

David L. Boren, a notable Democratic governor and senator from Oklahoma, passed away at 83, having significantly influenced national intelligence and state reforms.
Poker
fromCardplayer
2 months ago

Oklahoma Legislators Propose Legalized Sports Betting

Oklahoma is moving towards legal sports wagering with three bills advancing in the Senate, pending negotiations with tribes.
US news
fromWashington Post
6 months ago

Officer suspended after body-cam shows him throwing 71-year-old to ground

The violent arrest of Lich Vu raises critical concerns about police accountability and treatment of minority communities.
San Francisco 49ers
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Week 3's top 10 college football games: Pac-12 ghosts and Friday Night Lights

The weekend features rivalries that might define or expose various college football teams' performance early in the season.
fromEater
8 months ago

Sterlin Harjo's Guide to Dining in Oklahoma

"There's no [Native] restaurant in Tulsa yet. But there's lots of pop-ups. So you'll go to events where there are Native foods being cooked... what we call wild onion dinners."
NYC food
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