Cindy Allen

What makes someone join and actively participate in a white nationalist or white supremacy group? According to experts on the matter, there could be a number of factors that can turn someone to this direction. Feelings of isolation or alienation; an identity crisis that drives someone to seek belonging or an identity; fear, misinformation and … Continue reading Community has a crucial decision to make on its tolerance of extremism

I am reposting this column I wrote in the Enid News & Eagle as background information on the continued lack of clarity and accountability of Ward 1 Commissioner Judd Blevins as Enid continues to struggle with handling the state and national media attention due to this matter: https://www.enidnews.com/opinion/column-blevins-lack-of-clarity-on-past-casts-a-shadow-on-his-upcoming-tenure-as/article_5a551f10-d485-11ed-9380-fbdb6550c50d.html In a matter of weeks, Enid Ward … Continue reading Opinion column I authored in April 2023 prior to Judd Blevins being sworn in as the elected commissioner of Enid City Commission Ward 1

Oklahoma City residents will be going to the polls for a crucial vote that has many long-term impacts on the continued future of the city’s rapid development. In September, the OKC City Council moved forward a proposal to build a new, modern NBA arena in Oklahoma City. Voters will go to the polls Dec. 12. … Continue reading OKC voters must approve arena proposal to stay in the NBA franchise game. Election is Dec. 12.

The Republican Party has a problem, and one of its own making. Following elections across the country on Nov. 7, it’s finally becoming clear that the extreme laws many states are enacting restricting abortion and reproductive rights are out of step with what most voters want. This does not bode well for the GOP in … Continue reading What do abortion rights victories bode for GOP?

It’s not unusual for students on college campuses to protest political issues. My first memories of college protests started when I was a child with the Vietnam War, and those protests were heightened when the National Guard opened fire on Kent State students in 1970 resulting in the deaths of four students and national outrage. … Continue reading Looking at impacts of DEI and the rise of antisemitism on college campuses

Those of us who enjoy memorable movie lines might remember one of the better lines from Talladega Nights when Ricky Bobby’s dad tells him, “If you’re not first, you’re last.” However, in the GOP primary – which pollsters insist is firmly in former President Donald Trump’s grip – second place just might be the sweet … Continue reading Does Nikki Haley have a chance to become GOP nominee?

For those of us who suffered the mundane music era of the 1970s, Thursday’s news that President Joe Biden is going to extend building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border might bring memories of the famous disco song “Do the Shuffle.” In a surprise move, the Biden administration made a stunning reversal of the administration’s … Continue reading Biden’s border wall shuffle

To boost or not to boost. That seems to have become the new question every fall as new variants of COVID-19 develop and big pharma companies like Pfizer and Moderna offer new booster shots to, hopefully, combat the effects of the new variants. This year, boosters have been developed to mitigate the impacts of the … Continue reading New COVID boosts available, but many continue to be skeptical

The issue of guns and the Constitution hit center stage last week when the New Mexico governor unilaterally decided to ban people legally carrying guns in one town – Albuquerque – for a period of 30 days. She did it as a response to several instances of gun violence in Albuquerque, the latest which took … Continue reading Women can (and should) lead the discussion on addressing gun violence, laws in the United States