The author discusses their decision to withdraw support from the Save Oklahoma Plan due to concerns over the mandatory E-Verify requirement, while still expressing strong support for Representative Shaw and six other aspects of the plan. They advocate for unity and cooperation to focus on upcoming elections, emphasizing the importance of collaboration over conflict.
Trenton Rippey with Young Americans For Liberty discussed YAL’s role in empowering young conservatives amidst prevailing leftist ideals on college campuses. Trenton emphasized the importance of personal responsibility, the fight for true economic liberty, and the need for principled governance free from compromise.
Kennedy Laplante, is the 20 YO Director of Youth Outreach for the Oklahoma State Republican Party. Motivated by personal experiences, she became active in politics, especially those at the local level. Laplante emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and encourages others to advocate for their communities.
The “Ramblings of a Domesticated Warrior” Substack offers insightful articles about Oklahoma’s current events, highlighting shortcomings in legislative bills that fail to protect citizens. Additionally, David Arnett’s “Straight Up” discusses opposition to a new Tulsa data center, emphasizing the relevance of local developments in Oklahoma to broader communities.
Our interview with Senator Bryan Logan highlighted his campaign after Roger Thompson’s resignation. We raised concerns about the timing of the special election process, which resulted in SD8 lacking representation from 11.1.24 to 5.21.25. Logan emphasized the importance of civic engagement to ensure constituents’ needs are addressed.
Many social media users intend to boycott Braum’s for sponsoring “Pride on The Plaza” events. The author emphasizes the importance of protecting children’s innocence from potentially harmful influences, like public drag shows. They urge actionable responses, encouraging parents to attend council meetings and limit children’s exposure to inappropriate material, instead of merely voicing outrage online.
The author questions why the Oklahoma Ethics Commission has failed to address apparent conflicts of interest among lawmakers, including donations from PACs and ties to private interests. The absence of inquiries or investigations raises concerns over governance integrity.
On April 29, SB224, aimed at creating an education data system, failed in the House. After a series of unprecedented votes on May 1, the bill eventually passed without an emergency clause. Representative Tom Gann criticized the Speaker’s actions, claiming they violated House rules and set a concerning precedent for future legislation.
Oklahoma County GOP Chair Kayla discussed her vision for the party on Wednesday’s podcast. Emphasizing communication and bottom-up leadership, she aims to grow the GOP by fostering genuine belief in Republican ideals. Kayla encourages active communication with legislators and highlights action over mere complaints. She and Vice-Chair Donna Rice-Johnson are poised to implement their plans for a revitalized GOP.
On the March 26 podcast, Oklahoma Senator David Bullard discussed problematic bills in the Senate, including one addressing anti-Semitism, which he views as unnecessary government overreach. He also criticized House Bill 2298, allowing nurses expanded prescribing power without physician oversight. Bullard emphasizes the need for local governance and urges citizens to oppose these bills.