Principled views on education were once a cornerstone of Republican politics, both nationally and here in Oklahoma. For most of my adult life, traditional (pre-MAGA) Republicans offered an intellectually consistent and constructive approach—emphasizing local control, school choice, high academic standards, respect for institutions and expertise and teaching civics and history in ways that promoted patriotism … Continue reading MAGA politics have undermined a once-principled conservative approach to education
Oklahoma lawmakers must act to curb soaring insurance rates
Skyrocketing homeowners’ insurance premiums are driving Oklahoma homeowners into crisis. Over the past year alone, insurance premiums jumped 8.6%, a continuation of a distressing trend that has pushed cumulative increases to 50.8% since 2019. That’s an annual average increase of 8.47% — a rate that far exceeds the growth of wages, Social Security adjustments or … Continue reading Oklahoma lawmakers must act to curb soaring insurance rates
It’s time to let all Oklahoma voters have a voice in primary elections
Let’s face it: more and more Oklahomans are dissatisfied with the two dominant political parties—Democrats and Republicans. As of Jan. 15, 2025, there are 488,756 registered independents in Oklahoma, up from 436,041 the year before—a 12% increase. That growth is a key reason behind State Question 836, which proposes an open primary system in Oklahoma. … Continue reading It’s time to let all Oklahoma voters have a voice in primary elections
Cindy Allen 