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The early voting for the Midterms is now available in many places. You can early vote at a polling place or you can use mail-in voting.

Get organised today here: https://www.vote.org/

If you choose to vote in person, either now or on election day, be aware of your rights and course of actions: https://lemmy.world/post/53334632

It was 93 degrees at my house on Monday afternoon. The low Friday night is expected to be 37. Until then, I'll be taking my canoe to work.

Acting at the request of the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the state high court ruled on Tuesday that Oklahoma law does not and never has allowed birth certificates’ sex designation to be changed.

The 6-3 decision undercuts the arguments of three transgender Oklahomans — two from Tulsa and one from Creek County — whose 2021 court orders to effect such changes were denied by the Oklahoma State Department of Health at the direction of Gov. Kevin Stitt.

Only because the governor made it illegal to be homeless. The article is a fucking lie.

Oklahoma Voice on Monday released its 2026 primary voter guide to help Oklahomans learn more about the state and federal candidates who will appear on the June 16 partisan primary election ballot.

Good to see some movies being shot here in Tulsa.

This is what happens when we don't vote. Notice all about Republicans. Fucking pedophile party.

Not surprised at all that the school lunches provided are shit. Be more surprised if they are allowed to cut ties with this shit vendor.

We the people of Oklahoma need stand up like these residents have and demand a stop to these data centers in our state. Because if we don't you can say goodbye to our drinking water.

Oklahoma especially Tulsa area going be fucked if we don't put stop to these data centers. If they go through with building 27 of them in the Tulsa area alone. We can say goodbye to our drinking water, and good bye to affordable electricity.

OKLAHOMA CITY–Senator Dusty Deevers issued on Thursday the following statement on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a national leader in the fight for truth, faith, and freedom of speech:

“Charlie Kirk was a bold defender of truth, an unyielding advocate for free speech, and a tireless champion for America’s founding values. Most importantly to me, he was a faithful evangelist proclaiming Christ crucified to millions,” Deevers said. “Charlie inspired countless young people to stand courageously for liberty without apology. His passing is a tremendous loss not only to Oklahoma, but to our nation.”

To honor Kirk’s memory and continue his mission, Senator Deevers encouraged the legislature to prepare to enthusiastically pass three measures recently introduced by Senator Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, in the 2026 session:

Senate Bill 1188 – Establishes Charlie Kirk Free Speech Day in Oklahoma, to include statewide programs and discussions promoting open dialogue and the protection of Constitutional rights. Senate Bill 1187 – Requires the creation of a Charlie Kirk Memorial on every public college and university campus in Oklahoma as a permanent symbol of the importance of free expression and open discourse, and of the evil of political violence. Senate Concurrent Resolution 13 – Officially recognizes and honors the life and work of Charlie Kirk, commending his dedication to proclaiming the gospel and preserving America’s heritage of liberty. “Charlie Kirk devoted himself to strengthening the next generation to stand strong in the truth. For that, he was cut down. We must honor and continue his legacy,” Deevers said. “I look forward to doing so come next session.”

To be a qualified teacher in Oklahoma, you need to scream at kids naked. That’s just “discipline.”

Dear Parents & Guardians,

Under my administration, there has been an increased level of accountability and enforcement in Oklahoma schools. I have been clear from day one: we will not tolerate bad actors in our schools. This year alone, we have received 1478 reported concerns, which has resulted in: 30 teacher certifications suspensions, 31 voluntary surrenders, 8 admonishments and 12 lifetime bans.

Our Awarity platform ensures concerns that are otherwise ignored or overlooked are addressed quickly and transparently. From staff misconduct to child nutrition issues, every report is logged, tracked, and routed for proper investigation.

In addition, a new state law now requires school districts to share a teacher’s misconduct history when they apply for a job at another school. This means records of terminations or potential criminal matters follow the teacher, making it much harder for someone with a history of misconduct to simply move and be rehired.

We also report every lifetime ban to NASDTEC, the national platform that tracks educator discipline across states. Already this year, NASDTEC has helped OSDE stop three former teachers from attempting to leave and continue teaching elsewhere after having their certifications revoked in Oklahoma.

The bottom line is that parents deserve peace of mind knowing their children are safe and protected. My administration will continue to fight for higher standards, stronger accountability, and zero tolerance for misconduct in Oklahoma schools.

You can find the Awarity reporting system here, or on our website here

For Oklahoma,

Signature Superintendent Ryan Walters