Ginnie Graham

It was probably about 6 years old when my little sister did something dastardly like play with my toys, take my favorite T-shirt or look at me.

There isn't one solution to galvanizing the electorate; it's more of a suite of reforms, says Editorials Editor Ginnie Graham.

For several weeks, candidates have been on campaign trails pressing their priorities with this consensus emerging: streets, lights, police and firefighters.

This personal journey is why I'm passionate about ensuring every child and family has access to the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. It's also why I've chosen to co-chair the nonprofit sector for this year's Tulsa Area United Way fundraising drive along with Eileen Bradshaw, president and CEO of LIFE Senior Services.

Using history and social sciences as the reason for this Bible mandate is a ruse. Historical figures have been influenced by different religious texts and Bible versions. As students are educated on these movements and people, those writings and thoughts are incorporated in the curriculum, as outlined the Oklahoma Academic Standards.

Starting this month, the Tulsa World will be publishing op-eds written by Youth Advisory Board members on the Opinion pages. This class of students come from public and private schools with diverse interests.

Rep. John Waldron joins Ginnie this week to discuss State Superintendent Ryan Walters' plan to order King James Bibles for all 5th to 12th grade classrooms.

Locally, statewide and nationally, citizens of Tulsa should hold candidates accountable to not use divisive rhetoric or actions that vilify and demonize others for political gain.

Until a recent Hunger Free Oklahoma conference, I significantly underappreciated the task several tribal nations undertook to do what the state should have done: ensure 200,000 children did not go hungry in the summer months.