The whining and hand-wringing over the “Fulnecky incident” at OU is still going strong, and honestly, it’s getting ridiculous. There’s nothing wrong with people offering thoughtful disagreement or perspectives shaped by their own experiences. I’ve read plenty of reasonable commentary from all sides of this mess. But this newest idea—that OU students should get tuition … Continue reading The OU controversy shows just how ridiculous outrage culture has become
Mississippi has passed us: The question is, will Oklahoma really even try?
Oklahoma’s largest business organization is sounding the clarion call once again that Oklahoma is running out of time when it comes to investing in our future. Last week, the Oklahoma State Chamber rolled out a renewed push to make reading literacy a top priority in this state. This isn’t a new idea. We’ve been here … Continue reading Mississippi has passed us: The question is, will Oklahoma really even try?
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
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
Ryan Walters is Oklahoma’s Christian Nationalist Indoctrinator-in-Chief
Let’s just cut to the chase. Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters is Oklahoma’s Christian Nationalist Indoctrinator-in-Chief. Walters has been vocal about his stance against what he perceives as left-wing indoctrination in education. Walters has consistently framed his actions and policies as a countermeasure to what he describes as a pervasive influence of left-wing politics in the … Continue reading Ryan Walters is Oklahoma’s Christian Nationalist Indoctrinator-in-Chief
Cindy Allen 