Opinion

Body To the Editor: Regarding the guest column by Dr. Paul Kengor in the Jan. 19 issue of the Tribune. I wonder who are the “growing number of advocates” of critical race theory? CRT is taught as a legal theory in university law schools and nowhere else.

Body Here’s a critical question for enthusiasts of critical race theory, particularly its growing number of advocates on the religious left: How did MLK do what he did without CRT? That is, how did the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Body New University of Oklahoma football coach Brent Venables may be the most fortunate man working in a prominent position in Oklahoma higher education.

Body The 2020 census revealed that Illinois experienced its first population decline since the state first participated in a census in 1810. Illinois’s population decline is not a surprise to anyone who has been watching population trends.

Body For several months now, state revenues have been rolling in above the estimates, pointing to a bright economic future for Oklahoma.

Body Almost three years ago my car trailer was stolen from near Banner. By putting a $500 reward on social media, it was noticed at a mini storage on Mustang Road. The manager had high resolution pictures of the suspect, his pickup and the tag number.

Body Oklahoma state agencies seem to believe they’re on Santa’s nice list: They have requested an additional $815 million in funding for fiscal year 2023. This includes $660 million in appropriated funds.

Body There are many memories of past Christmases for each of us. Past holidays can trigger thoughts of great joy or tremendous sorrow. I’ve had a mixture of both. The Christmas of 1989 stands out as the one that has more significance to me. My parents gave me a perfect gift.

Body A few months ago,

Body Crowds gathered outside of the Supreme Court last week as the Supreme Court prepared to hear arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the most consequential abortion case in a generation.