No, Oklahoma's education crisis isn't the same as a bad football season | Opinion Oklahoma business leaders comparing public schools to college football need some coaching themselves. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

The US isn't ready for some (international) football | Opinion America's immigration, transportation and public safety systems must be upgraded to give the world a warm welcome for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Onward, young men soldiers. You are needed to serve your community | Opinion In a culture that often tells young men they’re unnecessary, they need to know this is not true. They can, and must, make a difference. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

OU student essay reinforces stereotypes about Oklahomans | Opinion OU’s decision to put Samantha Fulnecky's award-winning graduate student instructor on leave is an embarrassment to school and the state of Oklahoma. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Debate sparks after OU student's essay citing Bible gets failing grade | Opinion An OU student says a failing grade on her essay citing the Bible violated her free speech rights. Instructors said the essay lacked empirical evidence. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Stitt, Drummond ruffle each other's feathers amid feud | Editorial cartoon Republican political rivals Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt and Attorney General Gentner Drummond's rift has grown even more intense. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Longer mortgages are the wrong solution for affordable housing | Opinion A 50‑year mortgage would trap families in debt for most of their lives, while doubling the total interest they pay www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

We need more early testing and treatment for Alzheimer's | Opinion Recent polling reveals overwhelming support for Medicare coverage of early Alzheimer’s blood tests and prompt treatment for those affected www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Summer Boismier deserves to have her teaching license reinstated | Editorial No longer under the thumb of former Superintendent Ryan Walters, the board should restore the license of Norman teacher Summer Boismier www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Gospel can't be personally salvific if it is not socially redemptive | Opinion Jesus did not give us instructions on how to get to heaven, but how to make Earth as it is in heaven. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

We're nearing the end of a difficult year. What are you thankful for? We are thankful for the support of our readers. Who will you be thanking as you celebrate the holiday? www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Unnecessary order from governor confusing to doctors | Opinion The Oklahoma Health Care Authority has recognized problems with the order and requested changes. We should just get rid of it altogether www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

The best youth justice system keeps kids out of it | Opinion Oklahoma has the knowledge, data and compassion to build a youth justice system rooted in hope rather than punishment. Will leaders act? www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Too much corn is being grown for fuel instead of food | Opinion We need to stop growing so much corn for conversion into ethanol fuel and "Eat Mor Chikin" as Chick-fil-A cow suggests www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

We've learned in prison what to do when we disagree on politics | Opinion We all should have the humility to recognize that other people have different perspectives on how to create a better way of life www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

In every hero's story, there's an educator who believed in them | Opinion Behind every veteran is a teacher or mentor who ignited the spark of curiosity, responsibility and resilience that carried them through their service. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Report outlines 4 key steps to improving Oklahoma schools | Opinion The Advance Oklahoma’s Kids coalition – after interviews, public meetings and a survey – has some ideas for improving schools in the state www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Tariffs have their place, but have a ripple effect on ordinary people | Opinion Free trade isn’t perfect. Tariffs aren’t always wrong. But American consumers and producers shouldn't end up paying the bill www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

We need to demand Congress to get back to work | Opinion The majority of Republican senators and representatives have repeatedly violated their oath to uphold the will of the people, letter writer says. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

What's OSU's biggest problem right now? Not the football team | Opinion The state Legislature has exempted university non-profits from the Open Records Act. That allows avoidance of accountability. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Please stand behind federal workers | Opinion Civil servants keep your food, medicine, airways, roadways, schools and country running smoothly and safely. Please stand behind federal workers. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

OK should become the 14th state with an agency on early childhood | Opinion Thirteen other states have already formed special agencies to improve delivery of state services to children and families www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Even amid political fatigue, giving up is unforgivable | Opinion If we give in to mental and emotional political fatigue, we will become cowards. Don’t do the unforgivable. Don’t give up. Let’s move forward together. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

A conservative case for a pause in Tremane Wood's scheduled execution | Opinion I’m a conservative. I believe in accountability and stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Death penalty, as administered today, too often delivers neither. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Hurt by the government shutdown? That's the whole point | Opinion Many wonder .. why couldn't some of the negative effects of the government shutdown have been avoided? Here's the big reason. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Medicare payment reform needed because we're losing doctors | Opinion Former OK congressman says raising payments to nation’s independent physicians is an investment with many benefits for rural areas www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Cartoons draw attention to Oklahoma, US issues Cartoons by The Oklahoman's Todd Pendleton help draw attention to local and national issues. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

SNAP crisis -- The Cherokee nation sees the urgency, but not the state | Opinion Governor Stitt asks others to be neighborly and help out in a crisis while holding back on state aid to supplement food stamp benefits www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Luper plaza makes statement about the power of doing the right thing | Opinion The Clara Luper National Sit-in Plaza ensures future generations remember ordinary people, acting together, can create extraordinary change. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

College, trade school graduates are both key to Oklahoma's future | Opinion For a generation of young men looking for direction, there’s nothing smarter than recognizing that hard work — in any uniform — is honorable. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Oklahoma manufacturers need Congress to invest in workforce training | Opinion Workforce development is one area where lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agree. Employers need skilled workers, and workers need opportunities. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

If Oklahoma legislators feel they aren't paid enough, they can leave | Opinion Board voted to keep legislative salaries flat for another year — a prudent decision given the fact that Oklahomans are struggling to make ends meet. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Scary times ahead. What frightens you most? | Weigh in Beyond Halloween, the future looks scary for many Americans trying cope with government actions and soaring insurance and other costs www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

New energy projects bring growth and stability to western OK community | Opinion A western Oklahoma school superintendent shares community's unified support for educational excellence www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Oklahoma’s new utility law turns consumers into bankers | Opinion Until SB 998 is repealed or ruled unlawful, ordinary Oklahomans are left footing the bill for risks they never agreed to. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Oklahoma must prioritize mental health funding solutions amid cuts | Opinion The consequences of mental health funding cuts will reshape Oklahoma’s social and economic landscape for years to come. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Key reforms approved to reduce domestic violence; now action is needed | Opinion Reforms represent progress, but they also remind us of the hard work still ahead. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Oklahoma needs a different approach to mental health leadership | Opinion If we are to transform mental health in Oklahoma, we need a professional — not a political appointee — running our state mental health agency. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Meet the man working to preventing OK teens from turning to crime | Opinion Timothy Tardibono heads the OK Office of Juvenile Affairs. Our job is "helping young people make better choices," he says www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Luper plaza makes statement about the power of doing the right thing | Opinion The Clara Luper National Sit-in Plaza ensures future generations remember ordinary people, acting together, can create extraordinary change. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

We pray Tremane Woods' death sentence will be commuted | Opinion Woods execution scheduled November 13. Faith leaders around the state are calling for clemency www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Process for approving insurance rates needs to change, readers say High insurance rates keeping older Oklahomans from paying for food and medication www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Oklahoma DAs council is ignoring death penalty reforms | Opinion The Oklahoma District Attorneys Council is asking the Legislature for $500K to implement reforms it is currently ignoring. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Oklahoma’s future depends on education, health care | Opinion Oklahoma has grit, resources and momentum. The question is whether we’ll build the pillars necessary to keep it going. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Nearly 30,000 in OK lost home health care access. More are at risk. | Opinion Rural Oklahoma is suffering a crisis in access to quality health care. State consistently ranks high for diabetes, heart disease, COPD and obesity. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Oklahomans deserve transparency before insurance rates rise | Opinion Transparency doesn’t chase insurers away. It strengthens the marketplace by ensuring that competition is grounded in fairness, not confusion. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

What we need in DC right now are statesmen | Opinion Compromise seems to be missing from most congressional lexicons. Problems cannot be solved in a diverse democracy without some level of compromise. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Don't be caught off guard by insurance issues after a senior's fall | Opinion Seniors face high odds of falling, and many unexpected issues can arise after such an accident. Caregivers need to be on guard. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

Let's keep investing in our future with OKC bond approval | Editorial OKC bond and MAPS initiatives have sparked a downtown renaissance and quality of life improvements the nation has noticed. Let's keep moving forward. www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...

What are your thoughts about the big OKC bond issue Oct. 14? Oct. 14's bond issue will be the largest in OKC history, but will require no increase in current property taxes. Do you have an opinion to share? www.oklahoman.com/story/opinio...