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Steed Elementary Closing Offers Microcosm of Collapse of Oklahoma Schools

Liberty Candidates Suffer Stinging Defeat
OKLAHOMA CITY After enjoying tremendous success in local and state elections ever since the 2020 … Read Full Article about Liberty Candidates Suffer Stinging Defeat
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Wellness Wednesdays: Monkeypox
I vaguely recall learning about coxpox (vaccinia) in medical school as it led to the vaccine for smallpox. Smallpox is caused by the variola virus. Edward Jenner in 1796 noticed that milkmaids who developed cowpox were protected from smallpox. This led to a worldwide smallpox vaccination program and the 33rd World Health Assembly declared the […]
Wellness Wednesdays: Influenza and Covid-19
I recently received a question about the relationship between Influenza, the flu shots, and Covid- 19 and the interesting data surrounding them. According to the Oklahoma Department of Health from September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020, Influenza was responsible for 3580 hospitalizations and 85 deaths. The previous three years showed hospitalizations of 2426, 4840 […]
Wellness Wednesdays: Pandemic Medicine
Recently a reader emailed me with several questions related to the state of our medical system. I believe that in order to answer the questions, it is best to start with an overview of the medical system hierarchy. I will provide the questions and answers later in the article. State, local, and federal governments all […]
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Letters to the Editor: As Attorney General I Oppose Liberal Woke Policies, Including Nonbinary Birth Certificates
Attorney General John O'Connor June 15th, 2022 Before I was appointed by Governor Kevin Stitt to serve as Oklahoma’s Attorney General, my predecessor worked with the Oklahoma State Department of Health in a settlement that facilitated nonbinary birth … Read Full Article about Letters to the Editor: As Attorney General I Oppose Liberal Woke Policies, Including Nonbinary Birth Certificates

Letters to the Editor: Cathy Costello Letter to OCPAC Following Romero Attack
Rumors have been swirling recently that Bob Linn and OCPAC's crusade against Cindy Byrd was going to culminate in the organization endorsing Mike Romero to run against Cindy in the upcoming statewide primaries. Many conservatives believe that this is one of, … Read Full Article about Letters to the Editor: Cathy Costello Letter to OCPAC Following Romero Attack

Letters to the Editor: Regarding Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat Media Availability 3/24/22
Editor's Note: The day after Senate Pro Team Greg Treat's (Oklahoma City - R) signature school voucher bill - SB 1647 - failed in the Senate, Treat met with the media to discuss the fallout. What follows is an analysis of that media session from Nathan Teague, … Read Full Article about Letters to the Editor: Regarding Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat Media Availability 3/24/22