Opinion

M. Scott Carter Southwest Ledger

M. Scott Carter Southwest Ledger

Under The Dome

Oklahomans return to the polls in just about two weeks. Those June primary elections take us a huge step toward shaping our government and, more broadly, give us ideas about the issues our government will address.
James Finck, Ph.D. Columnist

James Finck, Ph.D. Columnist

Constitution 101: Naturalization Clause

I know it seemed like we would never finish with the Commerce Clause, but we finally did. It is amazing how much litigation can come from just one sentence in our Constitution; however, the next clause is just as contentious, and even more timely, as we are expecting the U.S.
By James Finck, Ph.D. Columnist

By James Finck, Ph.D. Columnist

The Trip to China that Changed the Cold War

Two weeks ago, President Donald Trump made a second trip to People’s Republic of China. These visits still seem historic, as Trump is only the eighth American president to visit a country that for so long isolated itself from the world.
A Proposal for the 28th Amendment to Our Constitution

A Proposal for the 28th Amendment to Our Constitution

A Proposal for the 28th Amendment to Our Constitution

As the biggest headlines in the news continues to be political gerrymandering, I have decided the best solution is a new constitutional amendment. While Congress will doubtfully support it, it may be the only solution that the majority can get behind.
Under The Dome

Under The Dome

Under The Dome

By M. Scott CarterSouthwest LedgerThe Second Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature is over. It was adjourned Thursday, meaning early. At least, that is what legislative leaders told Southwest Ledger.So, what happened?

‘Shucked’ performance scores an easy A

If you saw me during my senior year of high school, you probably would not have been surprised to learn that I played defensive end for my high school football team. I was 6 feet tall, weighed 250 pounds, spent a good deal of my free time in the gym, and wore my letter jacket like a second skin.