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  • Oklahoma: Where We Subsidize Air Pollution and Earthquakes

    The Oklahoma legislature is subsidizing Oklahoma’s high sulfur coal and requiring that it be burned in Oklahoma’s power plants, even though it generates more particulates and aerosols. Evidence is increasing that fracking in Oklahoma is causing more earthquakes, yet the legislature is still heavily subsidizing fracking but can’t seem to find the time or money… Read more

  • Academic Freedom and Democracy – ALEC Style

    This article gives an example of how ALEC gets bills introduced into state law. Corporate members and legislative members meet to draft “model bills” that favors special interests more than that of the citizens of the respective states. ALEC has 501(C)(4)status as a charity, which makes it tax exempt and hides its motives and the… Read more

  • A Bad Time to Cut Taxes in Oklahoma

    Oklahoma’s Governor and Republican leaders have finalize a tax proposal that will give tax cuts to Oklahoma’s wealthier citizens, increases taxes on many lower and middle income citizens, and continue subsidies to many special interest groups. The proposal, if passed, will require cuts to education, infrastructure, and public services. Read more

  • Science and the Second Amendment

    We are guaranteed our 2nd amendment rights and no one is really trying to take those away. While considering our gun rights, we need to also consider the rights and safety of our peace officers and our citizens. Other amendments, such as the 1st amendment, have reasonable restrictions for public safety and to protect the… Read more