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Editorial: Only one choice in District One

Tulsa Beacon

If liberal Democrat Tim Gilpin is elected to Congress, here’s what could happen. Democrats could take control of the House of Representatives and try to impeach President Trump. Gilpin will push for a return of Obamacare. Gilpin thinks health care is a “right.” Employers should be forced to pay for abortions for woman employees. Federal…

Editorial: Matt Pinnell for Lt. Governor

Tulsa Beacon

Oklahomans can send a clear message of rejection of a “blue wave” in the race for lieutenant governor. Republican Matt Pinnell is a conservative Christian and Democrat Anastasia Pittman represents the liberal wing of her party – the so-called “blue wave.” The national Democrat Party is swinging way to the left and they would like…

Editorial: John Haste for Senate District 36

Tulsa Beacon

Oklahoma needs conservative voices in the State Senate. State Sen. Bill Brown, R-Broken Arrow, is term limited and is leaving. Sen. Brown has not only been one of the most conservative voices and votes in the Senate, but he has been a bridge builder who didn’t compromise his principles. He will be hard to replace….

Editorial: More and more alcohol problems

Tulsa Beacon

In September, local TV news shows had stories about the panic caused by the disappearance of beer with 3.2 percent alcohol content. If all you saw were those reports and what you read in the daily newspaper, you would think Tulsa was in a panic mode. What happened? Oklahoma liberalized its liquor laws and opened…

Editorial: Re-elect Judge Caroline Wall

Tulsa Beacon

Tulsa is blessed to have some district court judges who are not only fair and experienced but they follow the law – they don’t try to create new laws One example is District Court Judge Caroline Wall, the Chief Judge of the Civil Division of the Tulsa County District Court. Judge Wall was named Master…

Editorial: California taxpayers revolt

Tulsa Beacon

Some taxpayers in California are revolting. Actually, the level of taxation in California is revolting. There is an initiative effort to roll back the recent gasoline tax in California and part of that campaign is to stop the $77,000,000,000.00 high-speed rail project. California’s liberal Democrat leadership is pushing this huge money pit that is increasing…

Editorial: New leadership for Oklahomans

Tulsa Beacon

Oklahoma has just come through 16 years of sorry leadership from the governor’s mansion. Democrat Brad Henry and Republican Mary Fallin raised taxes, introduced casino gambling, increased the state debt by hundreds of millions of dollars and defeated legislation to stop abortion in Oklahoma. Their legacies are shameful. Now Oklahoma has a chance to take…

Editorial: Vote for Commissioner Anthony

Tulsa Beacon

Ashley Nicole McCray is a dangerous, radical would-be politician who wants to wage war on the energy industry in Oklahoma. She despises the roots of capitalism and will try to damage state companies with a combative relationship. McCray will defer to the state’s tribes in their quest for increases sovereignty and punish any Oklahoma business…

Editorial: China is burning Bibles again

Tulsa Beacon

There are reports of an active campaign in China to burn Bibles. The Associated Press reported on September 10 that China is accelerating a crackdown on Christian congregations in Beijing and other provinces. They are destroying crosses, burning Bibles, shutting down churches and forcing people to sign documents renouncing their faith. These are reports from…

Editorial: Re-elect DA Steve Kunzweiler

Tulsa Beacon

The rule of law is a cornerstone for America and it takes officials with proven character to ensure fair treatment for all citizens. Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler has proven over and over again that he has the in-depth knowledge and experience to be the top person in law enforcement in our county. And…