by News 9 | News 9 | Jan 27, 2022 | In The News
OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma City Mayoral Candidate is at the center of controversy after defending past comments towards the Muslim community. Tuesday night during a debate Carol Hefner said that Islam should be eradicated from our world. Leaders within the...
by Veronica Laizure, Civil Rights Director | Jan 12, 2022 | Blog
Each year, CAIR Oklahoma (CAIR-OK) develops policy priorities to advance key issues and promote civic engagement among Oklahoma Muslims. The priorities are informed by research, community interest, CAIR-OK’s mission, and is approved by our Board of Directors. If you...
by Adam Soltani | Aug 7, 2021 | In The News
Current GOP Chairman John Bennett is no friend to religious minorities in Oklahoma, but his most recent actions go far beyond his usual repertoire of COVID conspiracies. On Friday, July 30, he posted on the official Oklahoma GOP Facebook page a picture of a yellow...
by Lani Habrock, Government Affairs Director | May 22, 2021 | Blog
Sine Die is this Friday May 28th 5pm. Thursday, the legislature passed a budget appropriating $8.8 billion for Fiscal Year 2022, which starts July 1. Here are some of the highlights of where your money will be going over the next year: $800 million in savings...
by Lani Habrock, Government Affairs Director | May 15, 2021 | Blog
On Friday CAIR-OK issued a press release condemning the passage of resolution HR 1035 in blind support of Israeli actions against Palestinians. Democrats in the House opposed the resolution stating it does not seek peace nor does it recognized the suffering of the...
