Governor Signs Women’s Bill of Rights

The governor of Oklahoma has signed an executive order establishing a Women’s Bill of Rights as concerns about the impact of trans ideology on fairness and privacy for women continue. Oklahoma’s Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Tuesday that he had signed an executive order establishing a Women’s Bill of Rights in his state. He began his executive order by … Continued

Signed Executive Order Defines “Woman”, “Mother”, and “Female”

Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma signed an executive order Tuesday to define the words “woman,” “mother” and “female,” according to a press release. The “Women’s Bill of Rights” was drafted by advocacy groups Independent Woman’s Voice, Independent Women’s Law Center and Women’s Liberation Front in March 2022, who argued that a more specific and … Continued

Church Run Charter School Approved, First in US

US courts have long wrestled with the extent to which government funding can be used at private religious schools. And on June 5, 2023, Oklahoma’s five-person Statewide Virtual Charter School Board pushed this much-debated question into new territory by approving plans for a religious charter school—the first in the nation. Under the proposed charter, St. Isidore … Continued

OK Treasurer Bans Business with Woke Banks

FIRST ON FOX: Oklahoma is taking action Wednesday to ban 13 major financial institutions from doing business with the state after a review determined the banks engaged in energy boycotts. Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ is planning to announce the sweeping measure Wednesday morning which represents one of the most aggressive actions any state has taken against banks pursuing … Continued

Governor Vetoes PBS Funding

Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Okla., recently vetoed a bill that would continue funding for the statewide PBS station, claiming that the national network has been indoctrinating young children with LGBTQ propaganda. During a press conference last week, the Republican lawmaker defended his decision to veto ongoing funding for the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA), the state network … Continued

65+ Tornadoes Reported in Midwest, South

A Kentucky reporter confessed he ‘truly believed’ he was going to die after a monster tornado tossed his truck off the road in Tennessee. The twister was one of 65 reported to have ripped across the midwest and south Friday, killing at least 11 people – with over 55 million people braced for more severe storms today. … Continued

Abortion Ban Upheld, No Right to Abortion

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has upheld the state’s abortion ban that saves babies from abortions. Instead of striking down the measure, the state’s highest court clarified that abortions should be allow in extremely rare cases to save the life of the mother — something the pro-life movement has always supported. Before Roe was overturned, Oklahoma … Continued

Red State Plans to Strip Accreditation from Schools That Allow Pornography in Classroom

Oklahoma is planning to strip accreditation from schools that allow “pornographic” materials in its libraries, according to the state superintendent. State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced a new rule on Friday that would lower the accreditation status of any school districts if “pornographic materials or sexualized content” is available to minors through its libraries. Under the rule, school districts … Continued

Trans Activists Protest in Oklahoma Capitol to Stop Bill Against Child Sex-Change Surgeries

Oklahoma legislators were preparing to outlaw child sex-change surgeries. Then hundreds of transgender activists protested inside the state capitol. The crowd had rallied against several bills that, if passed, would ban child gender transition. “We are Oklahoma,” it chanted in footage uploaded to Twitter by local reporter Nick Camper. The crowd also chanted, “Trans lives matter” … Continued

Major University Sued over Speech Policies

Oklahoma State University (OSU) violated students’ First and Fourteenth amendment rights by enforcing policies which police speech concerning political and social issues, according to a lawsuit filed by legal group Speech First on Tuesday. OSU enforces policies which “deter, suppress, and punish speech about political and social issues of the day,” according to the lawsuit filed in the United … Continued

Sen. Lankford Threatens to Delay DOD Nominations Over Vaccine Mandates

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., pledged this week to block any of President Joe Biden’s nominations for the U.S. Department of Defense until the White House explains why it hasn’t acknowledged “tens of thousands” of COVID-19 vaccine-exemption requests from military service members. During a Monday press call, Lankford told The Daily Signal “this is not over.” He said the Pentagon has … Continued

Country Music Star John Rich Launches Patriotic Bank With Ben Carson And Larry Elder; Will ‘Never Cancel Law-Abiding Customers’

Country music legend John Rich, conservative commentator Larry Elder, and retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson purchased a bank in order to promote American values and oppose cancel culture in the financial system. The three co-founders and stockholders cleared regulatory hurdles to acquire First State Bank of Elmore City, Oklahoma, the state’s first and oldest bank, and will rename the financial institution Old Glory … Continued

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