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What does a map of Antarctica have to do with history?

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[Why our area has its unique political and religious attitudes.] We are continuing to pursue the first people in our area from pre-historic time. Archaeologists have developed a significant record from artifacts. The history of these Original Americans is just now being written. What does a map of Antarctica have to do with the Original…

Here’s are some facts about Oklahoma’s ban on abortion

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On Friday, the day that the U.S. Supreme Court voted 6-3 to overturn Roe v. Wade, Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor certified that Oklahoma has officially banned abortion. Gov. Stitt said, “When I ran for governor, I promised Oklahomans that I would sign every pro-life bill that came across my desk. I am thrilled to…

Parents need more involvement and a lot less outsourcing

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I think that one of the huge problems today is the outsourcing of our children. Outsourcing became a way of business in the 1980s. If I can find a company that can make a part cheaper than I can, I will outsource that part, allowing the other company to take care of it for me….

‘Pig trough’ lands in museum as a significant discovery

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[Why our area has its unique political and religious attitudes.] We are continuing to pursue the first people in our area from pre-historic time. Archaeologists have developed a significant record from artifacts. The history of these Original Americans is just now being written. What does a pig trough have to do with the Original Americans?…

Reality check for Cherokee leaders may be positive sign

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s McGirt decision, which effectively declared much of eastern Oklahoma remains tribal reservation land, prompted some tribal officials to embrace separatism. In 2021, a Muscogee (Creek) Nation official told NonDoc the difference between the Muscogee chief and the governor of Oklahoma is that one is the “head of a nation” while the…

Here are primary candidates that I will cast a ballot for

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For almost every election, I make recommendations about candidates on the editorial pages of the Tulsa Beacon. Over the years, I have made some great choices, like former U.S. Rep. Jim Bridenstine and former State Sen. Randy Brogdon. These are honorable men who were committed to the principles they ran on and they were men…

Most of us really don’t like to make a whole lot of decisions

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Not long ago, my wife and I ran into a situation we knew we’d experienced before. We got in the car to go to work, and she asked, “Do you have your glasses?” “No, I don’t.” I had to get out off the car, turn off our alarm system and walk upstairs to retrieve them….

How many Sumerian tools do modern men use routinely?

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[Why our area has its unique political and religious attitudes.] We are continuing to pursue the first people in our area from pre-historic time. Archaeologists have developed a significant record from artifacts. The history of these Original Americans is just now being written. What does the number 60 have to do with the Original Americans?…

There’s no more going to the store to get your tubes tested

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My earliest recollection of watching television was seeing the Howdy Doody Show on a huge black-and-white rounded screen. My brothers and I were only allowed to watch for less than an hour and as I recall (which might not be right), we didn’t watch TV on Sunday. That was in the 1950s. Fast forward to…

Explore all possibilities before answering someone’s question

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When I was attending Bible college (I know some of you longtime readers are surprised that I studied the Bible, but it’s true), I had to take a class called “Christian Milieu.” It was taught by one of the most feared teachers in our school, Dr Richard Land. Since I am a country boy, I…