Why the Hammer Thrower (Gwen Berry) Is Wrong

Why the Hammer Thrower (Gwen Berry) Is Wrong

Gratiis – Latin word meaning “for thanks” and often contracted to “gratis,” meaning “without recompense, for nothing.” Roots for “gratitude,” “grace,” and “gracious.” Pushing for positive change, for justice where it has long been compromised, for right where wrong...
Why the Hammer Thrower (Gwen Berry) Is Wrong

Best District in Oklahoma; Mediocre Everywhere Else

It probably comes as no surprise to many that the Jenks public school district would be named the best school district in the State of Oklahoma. Not only has this happened before, the district is in a fairly well-to-do community, it has nice facilities, it’s...
Oklahoma’s “Quality Jobs” Programs

Oklahoma’s “Quality Jobs” Programs

Oklahoma’s “Quality Jobs” Programs Author Byron Schlomach Abstract This paper examines Oklahoma’s Quality Jobs programs and concludes that they are corporate welfare schemes, are not conducive to truly beneficial economic growth, and violate fundamental notions of...

HB 1775: Preventing Bigotry, Preserving Liberty

Well before Governor Stitt signed it into law last week, Oklahoma’s House Bill 1775 was controversial. The Oklahoma PTA (parent-teacher association) urged the bill’s veto, as did “[d]istrict leaders from Millwood to Mid-Del to Oklahoma City Public schools.” The chair...