OKLAHOMA CITY – A mayoral candidate spoke with News 9 following controversial statements made about Islam during a debate. Carol Hefner said wasn’t talking about Islam but about the opportunities in America versus other countries “You called Islam an evil...
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...
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...
