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Truthout
2 months ago
Left-wing politics

Oklahoma GOP Advances Bills That Would Ban Emergency Contraception

A GOP-sponsored bill in Oklahoma, HB 3216, would ban emergency contraception and create a state database of people who have had an abortion.
There is concern that the bill would allow for the tracking of women and infringe on their privacy. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Education

Oklahoma mistakenly gave bonuses to these teachers. Do they have to pay it back?

Oklahoma special education teacher faces having to repay $50k signing bonus
The teacher misunderstood the requirements of the program and was deemed ineligible for the bonus [ more ]
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LGBTQ Nation
3 months ago
NYC LGBT

Oklahoma Republicans introduce bill to ban Pride celebrations

Oklahoma Republicans introduce bill to ban state agencies from celebrating Pride Month
The bill would ban state agencies from using state funds to promote LGBTQ+ Pride Month [ more ]
Advocate.com
3 months ago
Marketing

Oklahoma appoints Libs of TikTok creator - who allegedly inspired school bomb threats - to library committee

Chaya Raichik, behind the anti-LGBTQ+ social media account Libs of TikTok, has been appointed to a government position in Oklahoma.
The appointment has sparked intense criticism due to Raichik's lack of educational background and involvement in controversies. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 months ago
Marketing

Libs Of TikTok founder appointed to state library adviser role

Chaya Raichik, the founder of the anti-LGBTQ+ account Libs of TikTok, has been appointed as an advisor to Oklahoma's state library committee.
Raichik's social media account has been accused of making outrageous allegations against schools, teachers, libraries, and hospitals, resulting in bomb threats at various locations. [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
Education

A Republican Just Introduced A Truly Absurd Bill - And It Involves Furries

Republican legislator in Oklahoma introduces bill targeting furries in schools
Conservative myth about schools accommodating animal-identifying students debunked [ more ]
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PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 months ago
Education

Republican files bill to make animal control remove furries from school grounds

A Republican lawmaker from Oklahoma has filed a bill to ban furries from school grounds, mandating their removal from campus.
Opponents of the bill describe it as dangerous and linked to transphobia. [ more ]
Advocate.com
3 months ago
Education

Oklahoma Republican falls for furry conspiracy, proposes bill unleashing animal control on students

Oklahoma lawmaker introduces bill targeting students who identify as furries in schools
The bill prohibits these students from participating in school activities and mandates their removal by animal control services [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Education

Oklahoma lawmaker wants animal control to take furries from schools: 'send them to the pound'

A bill introduced in Oklahoma would ban furries from public schools and allow animal control to remove students who engage in furry behavior.
The bill does not define what constitutes furry behavior, but the lawmaker behind it wants to deter children from identifying as animals. [ more ]
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Washington Post
2 days ago
US news

Large tornado hits cities in northeast Oklahoma as storms sweep Plains

Multiple tornadoes hit Oklahoma, causing widespread destruction. [ more ]
Fast Company
23 hours ago
Law

Oklahoma judge halts enforcement of anti-ESG law

The judge in Oklahoma blocked a state law prohibiting pension systems from investing with companies limiting investments in oil and gas. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 week ago
JavaScript

Tornadoes ripping through US Midwest turn deadly in Oklahoma DW 04/28/2024

Three people killed, including a four-month-old, in destructive storms in Holdenville, Oklahoma. [ more ]
SFGATE
3 weeks ago
SF real estate

Oklahoma State Football Coach Mike Gundy Lists $8M Home-One of the State's Priciest

Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy listed his ranch-style home in Stillwater for $8 million due to the property being too large for two people. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Education

Oklahoma police are investigating a nonbinary teen's death after a fight in a high school bathroom

Bullying over gender identity may have been a factor in the altercation that led to the death of 16-year-old Nex Benedict at a high school in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma police are investigating the incident and awaiting the cause of death, while the family of Nex Benedict described the teen as nonbinary and facing harassment. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago
Education

Non-binary teenager dies after alleged assault at Oklahoma school

Non-binary teenager died following high school assault in Oklahoma.
Alleged assault led to head injuries and subsequent hospitalization. [ more ]
Advocate.com
2 months ago
Education

Oklahoma transgender student dies after allegedly assaulted by students at school

Transgender student Nex Benedict died after being assaulted in an Oklahoma school bathroom, leading to national outcry.
Incident highlights the impact of transphobia, with blame placed on state officials for promoting a hostile environment. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
Education

Award-winning principal forced to resign after hate influencer outs him as a weekend drag queen

An award-winning principal in Oklahoma was forced to resign after performing as a drag queen on the weekends.
The superintendent of the Oklahoma State Department of Education called for his termination after it was posted on social media. [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
Education

Top GOP School Official Rants About Sexual Predators And Smears Educators

Oklahoma state superintendent of schools suggests teachers union and educators are allowing sexual misconduct against students.
Ryan Walters claims that radical leftists and teachers unions have turned schools into a haven for sexual predators. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Education

Oklahoma restricted how race can be taught. So these Black teachers stepped up.

Teachers in Oklahoma are creating alternative educational programs, such as Black History Saturdays, to provide unvarnished lessons in African-American history due to a new law that restricts how race and gender can be taught in public schools.
The new law has made teachers afraid to touch on race and racism in their classrooms, fearing that it could lead to complaints and job loss.
Black History Saturdays is one grassroots initiative that aims to provide a space for families to learn about African-American history in a safe and inclusive environment. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

How an Oklahoma earthquake showed danger remains after years of quakes becoming less frequent

The injection of wastewater from oil and gas extraction is believed to activate ancient faults deep within the earth's crust, causing earthquakes in Oklahoma.
After implementing restrictions on wastewater disposal, the number of earthquakes in the state began to decline dramatically. [ more ]
www.nature.com
3 months ago
Science

The Oldest Fossilized Reptile Skin Ever Found Predates the Dinosaurs

Oldest fossilized skin found is 289 million years old
Skin belonged to a small, lizard-like animal known as Captorhinus aguti [ more ]
Eater NY
3 months ago
NYC food

Gotham Burger Social Club Serves New York's Best New Burger

The double Oklahoma fried onion burger is becoming a popular dish.
Gotham Burger Social Club offers a modern twist on the classic burger. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Scaly Fossil Is the Oldest-Known Piece of Skin

Oldest-known fossilized skin discovered in Oklahoma cave system provides insight into the evolution of skin.
The conditions in the cave system preserved the skin, with fine clay sediments and low oxygen levels slowing decay and oil permeating the tissues. [ more ]
Behind the Steel Curtain
4 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Thursday, December 28: College Football Open Thread

Thursday, December 28th College Football Open Thread:
New York Post
5 months ago
Education

Texas school district reverses decision to bar transgender boy from playing male role in Oklahoma! production

A Texas school district reversed a decision to bar a transgender boy from playing a male role in a school production of 'Oklahoma!'
Initially, the school board paused the play after asserting that roles had to be played by students in accordance with their gender.
After an emotional board meeting and backlash, the school district decided to allow the transgender boy to play the male role. [ more ]
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