CFN
Gazette staff
There’s a symbolic weight in being the first of anything, whether it’s the first man to orbit the Earth (Yuri Gagrin), the first man to walk on the moon (Neil Armstrong) or the first mooning of a man on earth (alas, history dropped the ball on recording that one).

News
Phil Bacharach
More than 500 protesters gathered at the Oklahoma state Capitol today in protest of the “Personhood” bill, an anti-abortion measure proclaiming that life begins at conception, and guaranteeing full rights and privileges to fertilized human eggs.

CFN
Gazette staff
Are state lawmakers getting a little punchy as the legislative session comes to an end?

Commentary
Paul Armentano
Kudos to state Sen. Constance Johnson for once again calling for legislative hearings regarding the therapeutic use of marijuana. Perhaps this time a majority of her colleagues will listen.

News
Stephie Gregory
A grassroots movement to legalize medicinal marijuana appears to be gaining momentum across the state. Oklahomans spanning several walks of life have joined forces with state Sen. Constance Johnson, D-Oklahoma City, to propose an interim study that would examine the health benefits of cannabis.

News
Brendan Hoover
The fight to legalize medical marijuana in Oklahoma will continue this year, despite recent setbacks. State Sen. Constance Johnson, D-Oklahoma City, the issue’s champion since 2006, has authored two marijuana-related bills this legislative session.