Jena Nelson should be shouting loudly that she won't be a rubber stamp for the president and challenging her opponent, Stephanie Bice, to do the same.

Oklahoma business leaders comparing public schools to college football need some coaching themselves.

America's immigration, transportation and public safety systems must be upgraded to give the world a warm welcome for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In a culture that often tells young men they’re unnecessary, they need to know this is not true. They can, and must, make a difference.

OU’s decision to put Samantha Fulnecky's award-winning graduate student instructor on leave is an embarrassment to school and the state of Oklahoma.

An OU student says a failing grade on her essay citing the Bible violated her free speech rights. Instructors said the essay lacked empirical evidence.

Republican political rivals Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and Attorney General Gentner Drummond's rift has grown even more intense.

A 50‑year mortgage would trap families in debt for most of their lives, while doubling the total interest they pay

Recent polling reveals overwhelming support for Medicare coverage of early Alzheimer’s blood tests and prompt treatment for those affected

No longer under the thumb of former Superintendent Ryan Walters, the board should restore the license of Norman teacher Summer Boismier

Jesus did not give us instructions on how to get to heaven, but how to make Earth as it is in heaven.

We are thankful for the support of our readers. Who will you be thanking as you celebrate the holiday?

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority has recognized problems with the order and requested changes. We should just get rid of it altogether

Oklahoma has the knowledge, data and compassion to build a youth justice system rooted in hope rather than punishment. Will leaders act?

We need to stop growing so much corn for conversion into ethanol fuel and "Eat Mor Chikin" as Chick-fil-A cow suggests

We all should have the humility to recognize that other people have different perspectives on how to create a better way of life

Behind every veteran is a teacher or mentor who ignited the spark of curiosity, responsibility and resilience that carried them through their service.

The Advance Oklahoma’s Kids coalition – after interviews, public meetings and a survey – has some ideas for improving schools in the state

Free trade isn’t perfect. Tariffs aren’t always wrong. But American consumers and producers shouldn't end up paying the bill

The majority of Republican senators and representatives have repeatedly violated their oath to uphold the will of the people, letter writer says.

The state Legislature has exempted university non-profits from the Open Records Act. That allows avoidance of accountability.

Civil servants keep your food, medicine, airways, roadways, schools and country running smoothly and safely. Please stand behind federal workers.

Thirteen other states have already formed special agencies to improve delivery of state services to children and families

If we give in to mental and emotional political fatigue, we will become cowards. Don’t do the unforgivable. Don’t give up. Let’s move forward together.

I’m a conservative. I believe in accountability and stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Death penalty, as administered today, too often delivers neither.

Many wonder .. why couldn't some of the negative effects of the government shutdown have been avoided? Here's the big reason.

Former OK congressman says raising payments to nation’s independent physicians is an investment with many benefits for rural areas

Cartoons by The Oklahoman's Todd Pendleton help draw attention to local and national issues.

Governor Stitt asks others to be neighborly and help out in a crisis while holding back on state aid to supplement food stamp benefits

The Clara Luper National Sit-in Plaza ensures future generations remember ordinary people, acting together, can create extraordinary change.

For a generation of young men looking for direction, there’s nothing smarter than recognizing that hard work — in any uniform — is honorable.

Workforce development is one area where lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agree. Employers need skilled workers, and workers need opportunities.

Board voted to keep legislative salaries flat for another year — a prudent decision given the fact that Oklahomans are struggling to make ends meet.

Beyond Halloween, the future looks scary for many Americans trying cope with government actions and soaring insurance and other costs

A western Oklahoma school superintendent shares community's unified support for educational excellence

Until SB 998 is repealed or ruled unlawful, ordinary Oklahomans are left footing the bill for risks they never agreed to.

The consequences of mental health funding cuts will reshape Oklahoma’s social and economic landscape for years to come.

Reforms represent progress, but they also remind us of the hard work still ahead.

If we are to transform mental health in Oklahoma, we need a professional — not a political appointee — running our state mental health agency.

Timothy Tardibono heads the OK Office of Juvenile Affairs. Our job is "helping young people make better choices," he says

The Clara Luper National Sit-in Plaza ensures future generations remember ordinary people, acting together, can create extraordinary change.

Woods execution scheduled November 13. Faith leaders around the state are calling for clemency

High insurance rates keeping older Oklahomans from paying for food and medication

The Oklahoma District Attorneys Council is asking the Legislature for $500K to implement reforms it is currently ignoring.

Oklahoma has grit, resources and momentum. The question is whether we’ll build the pillars necessary to keep it going.

Rural Oklahoma is suffering a crisis in access to quality health care. State consistently ranks high for diabetes, heart disease, COPD and obesity.

Transparency doesn’t chase insurers away. It strengthens the marketplace by ensuring that competition is grounded in fairness, not confusion.

Compromise seems to be missing from most congressional lexicons. Problems cannot be solved in a diverse democracy without some level of compromise.

Seniors face high odds of falling, and many unexpected issues can arise after such an accident. Caregivers need to be on guard.

OKC bond and MAPS initiatives have sparked a downtown renaissance and quality of life improvements the nation has noticed. Let's keep moving forward.