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Well, as we watch another year end, I am still reminded of how much I must be thankful for. I have a roof over my head, a family who loves me and a church home which is my home away from home. I have …
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By Sandra Lynn Noltkamper
sn.lightofhope@gmail.com |
12/14/19 03:02 PM
In a dictatorship, things can be very neat — cut and dried: The dictator is the boss, and you better shut up and get used to it. If the king wants your opinion, he’ll ask for it. Suppose …
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By Joe Littlejohn |
12/14/19 02:47 PM
Dear Editor,
Durant will always need regular infrastructure improvements, road paving, and major capital purchases such as fire trucks and police cars. Having met from January to June of this year …
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12/14/19 02:45 PM
The Durant City Council seems to be providing lip service to one of the city’s biggest issues – how to fix this town’s streets and infrastructure.
The council has approved a Feb. …
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12/7/19 03:29 PM
Dear Editor
When our state united behind President Trump in 2016 and continues to support him today, the Democrats knew they could not win long-term if they left the rules of engagement the …
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12/7/19 03:24 PM
Dear Editor,
A front page headline in the Wednesday, Dec. 4 edition of the Durant Democrat read: “Council Calls for Feb. 11 Tax Ordinance Election.”
If this happens, Durant’s …
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12/7/19 03:22 PM
A group pushing to change how legislative and congressional districts are drawn in the state of Oklahoma wants us to believe they are working to remove politics from what is an inherently political …
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11/30/19 04:38 PM
Many people are familiar with the word “gerrymandering” and they may know it has a negative connotation, but what they may not realize is how bad gerrymandering is right here in …
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By Andy Moore
People Not Politics |
11/30/19 04:34 PM
Democratic Party leaders that include former President Barack Obama and former Attorney General Eric Holder are spearheading a national effort to change the way Congressional and state legislative …
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By David McLain
Oklahoma Republican Party |
11/30/19 04:31 PM
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt expressed his disapproval of Medicaid expansion under State Question 802, calling the ballot initiative “Plan F” and “problematic” in a recent …
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By Kaitlyn Finley
Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs |
11/23/19 05:03 PM
The Earned Income Tax Credit is one of the most effective anti-poverty programs in America. In 2017, the federal EITC pulled 5.7 million people above the poverty line and reduced the severity of …
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By Courtney Cullison
OkPolicy.org |
11/23/19 04:56 PM
A group is pushing a plan to change how redistricting is done in Oklahoma and their ideas deserve serious consideration. Very serious and very thorough consideration.
Redistricting is done every …
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11/23/19 04:48 PM
…and be sure, your sin will find you out. Numbers 32:23b
He’s always seemed like such a sweet dog that I actually felt bad for not being happy about him living with us. After learning …
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By Michael Clements
michael@durantdemocrat.com |
11/23/19 04:26 PM
Earlier this month, we observed Veterans Day to honor the men and women who have served to preserve our freedom. Another way to honor our veterans this year is to help ensure that they and their …
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By Courtney Cullison
OkPolicy.org |
11/16/19 02:42 PM
Civilizations arose at crossroads, places where we began to exchange goods and ideas without fighting or killing each other. The places that thrived built acceptance that transcended religion and …
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By Jane Hicks |
11/15/19 07:00 PM
With the new school year underway and the 2020 legislative session approaching, now’s a good time to take a look at how higher education’s funding has changed over the last …
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By Curtis Shelton
Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs |
11/15/19 07:00 PM
The holiday shopping season is right around the corner. In less than a month, shoppers stuffed with turkey and Christmas wishes will be opening purses and wallets, producing cold cash and warm credit …
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11/15/19 07:00 PM
The teacher strike in Chicago has again put teacher compensation in the news. And while most of the coverage tends to focus on salaries, retirement benefits — and their costs — are often …
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By Curtis Shelton
Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs |
11/9/19 07:00 AM
Sgt. Belcher was a short man. He was wiry and strong and had bad teeth. He talked loudly and laughed louder. I met him on Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., in the summer of 1980 while in basic training for the …
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By Michael Clements
michael@durantdemocrat.com |
11/9/19 07:00 AM
Monday is Veterans Day. It’s an important day and one that we should never take for granted.
Anyone who has ever dealt with a playground bully knows that fighting back carries short term …
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By Michael Clements
michael@durantdemocrat.com |
11/9/19 07:00 AM
