OKLAHOMA CITY – There are few constants in life, but change is one of those. Transformation can bring about levels of anxiety and hope, but we have to adapt to keep going or improve upon the situation...

To say I am fed up with animal abuse, irresponsible owners who abandon their pets and unacceptable responses to rescuing these poor creatures, is an understatement. Recently, I have been appalled at a...

OKLAHOMA CITY – In Tulsa, much attention over the past several months has been focused on the Tulsa County Family Center for Juvenile Justice. More than 20 people have accused employees of sexually as...

---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Of all the sentences in the Constitution, Article I, Section I is the most important and today is also the most abused...

I recently attended two funerals of two very different women who were both inspirational to me. Both were mamas who knew how to pray, yet came from different upbringings and denominations, but were bo...

To the Editor When I see and hear certain folks spewing hatred about their neighbors and leaders of the world, I have to wonder how miserable they must be. Without really knowing what the facts are th...

Unfortunately, assassination attempts are not new to our nation. In a time of such hatred, when each side sees the other as evil, it is no surprise that an attempt was made towards Republican candidat...

What has happened to humanity? Have we gotten so hardened in our hearts that we have become cold, calloused and cruel? Why are we lacking sympathy, warmth and compassion? What do you see when you see ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Saturday, July 13,the world stopped as we saw the images of an assassination attempt on the life of a former President who is running for that office once again. Former President Do...

Although the Preamble is the most memorized part of the Constitution, it has no legal standing in government, however it does state the government’s authority and outline the government’s duties. “We ...

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 ...

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...

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...

Join us to honor Heroes for Children OKLAHOMACITY– Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) holds a gala to celebrate our state’s champions for children. At this event, we recognize...

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...

Dear Editor: We had to listen to thump, thump from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. July 3. On July 4 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., thump, thump. My out of town family left July 4 at 6 p.m. My sis said she could stand no...

---------------- current events through a historical lens------------------------ Do televised Presidential Debates sway voters? Short answer: Probably Historically speaking, presidential debates are ...

I have received a great deal of positive feedback from last week’s article, especially regarding the need for many citizens to retake a civics class. For that, I thank you. As an educator at heart, I ...