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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oklahoma Newsletter for 2024-11-16 ( 5 items )  
Civil Liberties Organizations Unite to Oppose Oklahoma Education Superintendent Ryan Walters' Latest Push for Religion in Public Schools (10)
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Oklahoma, Freedom From Religion Foundation, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law & Justice are uniting to challenge Oklahoma State Superintendent of more PR

Civil Liberties Organizations Unite to Oppose Oklahoma Education Superintendent Ryan Walters' Latest Push for Religion in Public Schools (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 15 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: The Freedom From Religion Foundation, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, the American Civil Liberties Union, the American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma, and the Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law & Justice are uniting to challenge Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters' latest attempt to impose religion on students in the stat more PR

FFRF Action Fund: 'Theocrat' Ryan Walters Creates Religious Liberty Office to Push Christianity in Public Schools (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 16 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, issued the following news: FFRF Action Fund's "Theocrat of the Week" is a notorious proponent of Christian nationalism in Oklahoma's public schools and a frequent opponent of FFRF. He is now a six-time "Theocrat of the Week," and this certainly will not be the las more PR

Older adults may face obstacles to good nutrition (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 15 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Proper nutrition is essential for good health; however, some older adults may deal with issues that can hinder healthy eating. A lifestyle that includes good nutrition and physical activity can help keep a person healthy and may lower the risk of some diseases, said Janice Hermann, Oklahoma State University Extension nutrition specialist. "The nutritional needs for older adults are about the same as for youn more PR

OSU revamps service recognition program (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Nov. 15 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: "Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action." Peter Drucker, Austrian-American consultant, educator and author. The pre-professional CORD, or Creating Opportunities for Responsible Development, program at Oklahoma State University has recently undergone a revamp that will allow more students to participate in and be recognized through the prog more PR