Dear Young Women of 2025, I hope these words reach you not just as encouragement, but as a reminder of your power—and a call to protect it. Lately, I’ve noticed a growing drumbeat in the news: the federal government is “concerned” about declining birth rates. Frankly, I’m not sure why they’re surprised. We live in … Continue reading A letter to women of 2025: Your life is yours – don’t let anyone take that away from you
MAGA politics have undermined a once-principled conservative approach to education
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
The 250th anniversary of the United States deserves better than what we just saw
The recent attempt to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army brought something else into sharp focus: we are just one year away from July 4, 2026—the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It should be a moment of national unity and pride. But if the June 14 parade was … Continue reading The 250th anniversary of the United States deserves better than what we just saw
‘Big Beautiful Bill’ has traditional elements, but still highlights growing rift between traditionalists and Trump-era populism
The rhetoric around President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” has been pretty provocative – particularly for Democrats and left-leaning Americans; however, the House’s narrow passage of the bill on May 22 does offer several aspects that traditional, non-MAGA Republicans will view positively. The bill provides certain provisions that align with long-standing conservative principles. First is the … Continue reading ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ has traditional elements, but still highlights growing rift between traditionalists and Trump-era populism
The global right turn: How ultra-conservatism is reshaping democracies
It may seem to many that the shift toward ultra-conservative or far-right political policies is recent and unique to the United States; however, broader trends of nationalism, anti-immigration sentiment and challenges to progressive norms have been taking place all across the world for some time. Countries like France, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria and Germany are … Continue reading The global right turn: How ultra-conservatism is reshaping democracies
It’s time to decisively end this third-term conversation
Any notion that a second-term president can run for a third term should end right now. For a couple of weeks since President Donald Trump said he “wasn’t joking” about potentially seeking a third term, the media and political pundits have actually been engaging conversations about the prospect of such a thing happening. The media … Continue reading It’s time to decisively end this third-term conversation
Trump’s 2nd term unfolds as predicted: How Americans can stay engaged and informed
The initial days of President Donald Trump’s second term are occurring just as promised by those who, prior to the election, tried to warn the electorate that they should believe what they had already seen and heard from Trump’s previous presidency and his 2024 campaign. In rapid-fire fashion, the president is implementing drastic changes and … Continue reading Trump’s 2nd term unfolds as predicted: How Americans can stay engaged and informed
Bloated bureaucracies, cracks in ideology led to downfall of DEI
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has been a major topic of discussion following the 2024 election. With President Donald Trump securing another term, DEI bureaucracies and departments within the federal government are being rapidly dismantled. Even before the election, conservative-leaning states such as Oklahoma had already begun rolling back DEI programs. However, misconceptions persist about … Continue reading Bloated bureaucracies, cracks in ideology led to downfall of DEI
Cindy Allen 