A study from the progressive Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, estimates that “over a four-year period, the lives of 476 older people were lost because Oklahoma did not expand Medicaid to … more

Open letter to Oklahoma Senators Jim Inhofe and James Lankford: Now that the House of Representatives has impeached President Trump, you will soon be required to judge whether the President has … more

“More substantial good could be done for the development of Durant and the surrounding country by a system of good roads than by any other means.” These wise words were published by … more

Criminal justice reform is paying dividends in Oklahoma. The single largest commutation in American history happened in November with more than 400 Oklahomans reunited with families. The commutation … more

In 11 days, we will celebrate a gift. For Christians it is the gift of a Savior. For others it is a broader, perhaps less specific, but regardless, Christmas is seen by most of us as a time of … more

Over the last two years, state lawmakers have increased K-12 school appropriations by $638 million, an increase of 20 percent, and raised teacher pay by approximately $7,400 per teacher. Teacher pay … more

Well, as we watch another year end, I am still reminded of how much I must be thankful for. I have a roof over my head, a family who loves me and a church home which is my home away from home. I have … more

In a dictatorship, things can be very neat — cut and dried: The dictator is the boss, and you better shut up and get used to it. If the king wants your opinion, he’ll ask for it. Suppose … more

Dear Editor, Durant will always need regular infrastructure improvements, road paving, and major capital purchases such as fire trucks and police cars. Having met from January to June of this year … more

The Durant City Council seems to be providing lip service to one of the city’s biggest issues – how to fix this town’s streets and infrastructure. The council has approved a Feb. … more

Dear Editor When our state united behind President Trump in 2016 and continues to support him today, the Democrats knew they could not win long-term if they left the rules of engagement the … more

Dear Editor, A front page headline in the Wednesday, Dec. 4 edition of the Durant Democrat read: “Council Calls for Feb. 11 Tax Ordinance Election.” If this happens, Durant’s … more

A group pushing to change how legislative and congressional districts are drawn in the state of Oklahoma wants us to believe they are working to remove politics from what is an inherently political … more

Many people are familiar with the word “gerrymandering” and they may know it has a negative connotation, but what they may not realize is how bad gerrymandering is right here in … more

Democratic Party leaders that include former President Barack Obama and former Attorney General Eric Holder are spearheading a national effort to change the way Congressional and state legislative … more