Nation May 30 The Oklahoma case pushing state Republicans to rethink the death penalty Richard Glossip has been given nine different execution dates for a crime he says he did not commit, and right now it’s uncertain if he’ll be assigned a 10th.
Health May 29 The state-level battles brewing in America over LGBTQ+ rights More than a dozen GOP-led states have passed bans with limits ranging from healthcare to sports participation, while Democratic-controlled states have sought to shore up protections for LGBTQ+ rights. Geoff Bennett discussed the efforts with NewsHour Communities correspondents Gabrielle Hays…
Health May 22 Oklahomans with disabilities face long waitlists for home and community-based services More than half a million Americans are on waiting lists to receive long-term care in their homes. Most people on these lists have intellectual and developmental disabilities and sometimes need help with daily activities like cooking, maintaining a job or…
Nation May 15 The wait for government disability services can last years. Some states are trying to change that More than half a million Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities are currently waiting for government funding for long-term care in their homes. Some states have been working on clearing the backlog.
Nation Apr 21 Oklahoma county officials recorded making racist remarks, discussing killing reporter Calls for the resignation of county officials in southeastern Oklahoma continued after they were recorded making racist remarks, including explicit comments about murder and invoking violence harking back to the Jim Crow era. Stephanie Sy discussed the backlash with Deon…
Nation Apr 19 WATCH: An Oklahoma City bombing survivor on why he’s worried about extremism today Dennis Purifoy survived the largest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. Now, 28 years after the Oklahoma City bombing, he believes there’s not enough discussion around far-right extremism in the country.
Nation Apr 14 As Oklahoma lawmakers push anti-LGBTQ+ bills, advocates worry about the chilling effect Oklahoma has seen a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation this year. While some bills have withered in the process, a number of other anti-LGBTQ+ measures could be passed before the legislative session ends in late May.
Nation Mar 23 Black farmers struggle in face of structural racism and economic headwinds The number of self-identified Black farmers in the United States has dwindled over the last century, in part because of overt discrimination by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The agency is the economic backbone for most American farmers through its…
Arts Mar 10 What it’s like to be a Black farmer in Oklahoma As the number of Black-owned farms and ranches dwindles across the country, a photographer has partnered with several organizations to help record not only the struggles of keeping this way of life alive but also the resilience and joy of…
Nation Mar 01 What legalizing recreational pot could mean for Oklahoma Oklahomans will soon vote on a proposal that would permit individuals aged 21 and older to buy marijuana products for recreational use. If it passes, Oklahoma will become the 22nd state to legalize recreational marijuana.