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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · 1d

Process for approving insurance rates needs to change, readers say

High insurance rates keeping older Oklahomans from paying for food and medication

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Readers speak out on homeowners insurance: 'We pay too much!' | Opinion

High insurance rates keeping older Oklahomans from paying for food and medication

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · 1d

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.

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OK's District Attorneys Council is ignoring reforms to death penalty process | Opinion

The Oklahoma District Attorneys Council is asking the Legislature for $500K to implement reforms it is currently ignoring.

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · 3d

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.

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Oklahoma's economic destiny depends on getting education, health care right | Opinion

Oklahoma has grit, resources and momentum. The question is whether we’ll build the pillars necessary to keep it going.

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · 3d

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.

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Medicare cuts to home health programs will hurt rural Oklahomans | Opinion

Rural Oklahoma is suffering a crisis in access to quality health care. State consistently ranks high for diabetes, heart disease, COPD and obesity.

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · 3d

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.

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Oklahomans face high insurance bills. Public hearings needed before rate hikes | Opinion

Transparency doesn’t chase insurers away. It strengthens the marketplace by ensuring that competition is grounded in fairness, not confusion.

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · 3d

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.

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Does blaming and bashing bring about solutions? We need statesmen in Congress | Opinion

Compromise seems to be missing from most congressional lexicons. Problems cannot be solved in a diverse democracy without some level of compromise.

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · 6d

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.

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For seniors, one fall may lead to another. Don't be caught off guard | Opinion

Seniors face high odds of falling, and many unexpected issues can arise after such an accident. Caregivers need to be on guard.

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · 9d

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.

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Keep our sense of community strong with a YES vote on Oct. 14 bond issue | 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.

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · 11d

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?

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The polls open for a $2.7 billion OKC bond issue Oct. 14. How will you vote? | Survey

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?

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · 12d

$15M buyout for Gundy? Imagine how many scholarships that could pay for | Opinion

Oklahoma State University will have to pay Mike Gundy $15 million to leave amid losing seasons. What does that say about our priorities?

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Mike Gundy got $15M to leave OSU. Think what that money could do for higher ed | opinion

Oklahoma State University will have to pay Mike Gundy $15 million to leave amid losing seasons. What does that say about our priorities?

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · 13d

Young men, it's time to peacock up | Opinion

Young men, you have more control than you think. You don’t need to be rich or famous or genetically gifted. You just need to care and act like it.

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Young men, you are in control of your body, effort and story | Opinion

Young men, you have more control than you think. You don’t need to be rich or famous or genetically gifted. You just need to care and act like it.

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · 13d

There is outcry over Oklahoma test scores, but challenges are deep | Opinion

Oklahoma can't solve our reading outcomes without addressing funding, workforce and family instability as separate issues.

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Yes, there is outcry, but Oklahoma reading scores reflect deeper issues | Opinion

Oklahoma can't solve our reading outcomes without addressing funding, workforce and family instability as separate issues.

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · 16d

Educational priorities? Out with the old, action and nonpartisanship | Opinion

If we refrain from arguing over who should get credit or blame, we can all work together to move our public schools in the right direction

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What's next for the public schools of Oklahoma? It's up to us | Editorial

If we refrain from arguing over who should get credit or blame, we can all work together to move our public schools in the right direction

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · 18d

Democrats need to reform platform, not rewrite election rules | Opinion

If Oklahoma Democrats want more influence, they should reform their platform, not rewrite election rules with State Question 836.

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Oklahoma Democrats should reform platform, not rewrite election rules with SQ 836 | Opinion

If Oklahoma Democrats want more influence, they should reform their platform, not rewrite election rules with State Question 836.

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · 18d

Ryan Walters' new employer appears to be a lot like a teachers' union | Opinion

The Teacher Freedom Alliance sure sounds like it has the same mission of a teachers' union — those groups Ryan Walters has loved to hate.

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Walters berated teachers' unions. Now he’s joining one. Forget those promises to voters | Opinion

The Teacher Freedom Alliance sure sounds like it has the same mission of a teachers' union — those groups Ryan Walters has loved to hate.

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · 22d

Oklahoma families deserve more than the Freedom Caucus' narrow agenda | Opinion

It's time for the Oklahoma Freedom Caucus to start representing all Oklahomans or step aside for those who will.

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Freedom Caucus' religious ideology trumps Oklahoma values | Opinion

It's time for the Oklahoma Freedom Caucus to start representing all Oklahomans or step aside for those who will.

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · 22d

Replacing Ryan Walters will be huge, critical decision for Gov. Stitt | Editorial

Governor's choice to replace Walters will have advantage in 2026 election, and next four years are critical for school improvement in Oklahoma

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Ryan Walters, our long educational nightmare, is leaving; Onus now on Stitt to pick the right replacement| Editorial

Governor's choice to replace Walters will have advantage in 2026 election, and next four years are critical for school improvement in Oklahoma

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · Sep 17

Readers share thoughts on Kirk death, how we ease political discourse | Opinion

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's killing, readers share their thoughts on where we can go from here to ease caustic political discourse.

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Can anything be done to ease caustic political discourse? What readers said | Opinion

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's killing, readers share their thoughts on where we can go from here to ease caustic political discourse.

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · Sep 17

Oklahoma's last place in the rankings that matter most | Opinion

Oklahoma doesn’t aspire to be last place in anything. It’s time we stopped tolerating it in the area that matters most: our students' reading scores.

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If Oklahoma reading scores were sports rankings, the outrage would be deafening | Opinion

Oklahoma doesn’t aspire to be last place in anything. It’s time we stopped tolerating it in the area that matters most: our students' reading scores.

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · Sep 14

Jesus gave us a model for sabbath: A day to pick fights with injustice | Opinion

Sunday should include deliberate effort to provide redress or remedy of hardship, alleviate distress and offers of assistance.

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Sabbath is a day for Christians to instigate good trouble. It's what Jesus would do | Opinion

Sunday should include deliberate effort to provide redress or remedy of hardship, alleviate distress and offers of assistance.

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · Sep 12

Fighting diaper need lays foundation for healthier outcomes | Opinion

Diapers can cost $80-$100 a month, a strain on the budgets of many working families. You can help by supporting diaper drives this month.

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Diaper insecurity is high in Oklahoma. It's a public health issue | Opinion

Diapers can cost $80-$100 a month, a strain on the budgets of many working families. You can help by supporting diaper drives this month.

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · Sep 11

Does Rep. Brecheen believe in checks and balances? He doesn't say | Opinion

Supposedly, U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen came home to hear from constituents. Instead, he gave a presentation on Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill."

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Rep. Josh Brecheen's 'town hall' approach: 'I talk, you listen' | Opinion

Supposedly, U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen came home to hear from constituents. Instead, he gave a presentation on Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill."

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · Sep 10

Destroying homeless camps to grab headlines puts politics over people | Opinion

Stable housing can help people turn their lives around, strengthening families and communities. Destroying camps does not provide lasting solutions.

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Real housing solutions would save tax dollars, strengthen families, cities | Opinion

Stable housing can help people turn their lives around, strengthening families and communities. Destroying camps does not provide lasting solutions.

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · Sep 10

Hamm: Our children need the protection of seat belts in school buses | Opinion

For decades Oklahoma parents have buckled in their children. We know seat belts save lives. It makes no sense not to require them in our school buses.

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Harold Hamm: The time has come for requiring seat belts in all our school buses | Opinion

For decades Oklahoma parents have buckled in their children. We know seat belts save lives. It makes no sense not to require them in our school buses.

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clytiebunyan.bsky.social @clytiebunyan.bsky.social · Sep 10

Big Beautiful Bill is true waste, fraud and abuse of people in need | Opinion

This Big Beautiful Bill Act is a grotesque economic and social train wreck happening in front of our very eyes.

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The ugly truth about Big Beautiful Bill: It's the true waste, fraud and abuse | Opinion

This Big Beautiful Bill Act is a grotesque economic and social train wreck happening in front of our very eyes.

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