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By Charlie Meadows

Some years ago, I wrote an article, as well as made a few speeches, concerning what forms of taxation are better or worse than others. The answer is that property taxes are by far the worst for two reasons. First because you can never really own you own property as you will have to pay these taxes forever, even after you have paid off the mortgage on your home. The second reason is related to how insensitive property taxes are to your earning capacities. When a ripple occurs in life and you ...

By Tim Bakamjian

The Problem … “Education – and literacy especially – is the bridge to opportunity and the foundation every child needs to reach their full potential. In Oklahoma, our reading outcomes show we must do better.” So says state Senator Ally Seifried, a Claremore Republican who is vice-chair of the Senate Education Committee. ...

By Reed Downey, Jr.

In 1647, the Massachusetts legislature passed a law requiring every community of 50 families or households to establish a free public grammar school to teach the fundamentals of reading, writing, ciphering, history, geography, and Bible study. In addition, every township containing 100 or more was required to establish a secondary school for advanced studies to prepare boys for Harvard. John Adams stated the whole program was designed to have “knowledge diffused generally throughout the whole...

By Jason Murphey

As the Oklahoma grassroots continues to deploy an ever-growing array of tools – tools meant to be used by brave candidates to educate the public about the treachery of their incumbent elected officials – a common theme has emerged. The observant member of the grassroots won’t miss it. Whether it’s the Republican Platform Index from Oklahoma Grassroots, the Capitol Conformity Tracker and People’s Audit from The Oklahoma State Capital, or the venerable Oklahoma Conservative Index fro...

By Linda Murphy

Workforce, Education and Freedom In the Age of AI In Oklahoma we fought back against losing control of education to the federal government in the past, this time it is coming through technology if we allow it. by Linda Murphy Oklahomans have long supported a state-wide system of Career Technology Centers – which have been rated as one of the best in the nation. We all know students need opportunities in the workforce. Students who graduate from Career-Tech have been well prepared for jo...

By Allan Wall

In the August 2024 Republican primary runoff in House District 32 in central Oklahoma, political neophyte Jim Shaw upset incumbent Kevin Wallace. There was no Democrat candidate, so Shaw won the seat. At over $1.4 million, it was the most expensive race in the history of the Oklahoma House. In the summer of 2025, Representative Shaw released a 7-point “Save Oklahoma Plan.” (You can visit the website: https://saveoklahomaplan.com/) The plan is endorsed by a number of conservative organi...

By David Deming

A student at the University of Oklahoma filed a grade appeal and discrimination complaint after she received a grade of “zero” in a psychology class assignment. The student alleges that she was punished for her religious beliefs and for citing the Bible as a source. The course instructor, a graduate student, maintains that her grade was merited on the basis of objective academic criteria. ...

By Gary Benoit

Even in today’s woke times, most Americans, if asked, would say they oppose socialism. So would most politicians. Yet the country has, over time, become increasingly socialistic. Why is this? ...

By Bob Linn

Two weeks into the new year, President Ronald Reagan’s son, Michael, breathed his last at the age of 80. The statement from the family read: “Michael was called home to be with the Lord.” Through his books, journalism, speaking, and broadcasting, Michael Reagan championed the legacy of his father. He worked also to champion the resurgence of the church in American society. Twelve years ago, Michael Reagan wrote to the nation in his syndicated column that the American church was not do...