by Bill O'Brien, Guest Contributor | Against the Grain Blog | Nov 20, 2018 | Blog
Basheer Jones is a member of the city council of Cleveland, Ohio, and was the first member of the Muslim faith to be elected to that post. He is 2006 graduate cum laude of Morehouse College. Prior to his election, he had been a community activist and radio commentator...
by Lani Habrock, Government Affairs Director | Nov 15, 2018 | Blog
This morning Oklahoma’s newly elected State Representatives all met up at the capitol to take an oath of office, promising to uphold Oklahoma’s Constitution and values. For many, the past few months have been arduous, as the journey to successful election is not a...
by Adam Soltani | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog
Election Day is just around the corner, and we hope you are fully prepared to exercise your right to determine the future of your community! On November 6, Oklahoma and the nation will vote in the midterm elections and select the best candidates for a number of local,...
by Jordan Redman, Guest Contributor | Oct 30, 2018 | Blog
Research compiled by Jordan Redman and edited by Lani Habrock. This work was compiled by a guest contributor, CAIR Oklahoma does not endorse candidates for public office and calls. (Please draw your own conclusions from the data presented) SUPREME COURT JUSTICES...
by Lani Habrock, CAIR-OK Government Affairs Director | Sep 26, 2018 | Blog
Somber and defiant, a thirteen-foot Native American woman clad in bronze stands with her back to the Oklahoma State Capitol. She is a monument placed in tribute to the resilience of the Native American people. But today she stands in irony. A symbol of lip service...
by Adam Soltani | Aug 22, 2018 | Blog
Important Words to Know District: Oklahoma is divided into districts, or areas made of different zip codes. There are two types of districts: house districts and senate districts. Everyone lives in a particular house district and a particular senate district Polling...
