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Oklahoma students walk out over death of non-binary teen Nex Benedict | LGBTQ+ rights

Dozens of students at an Oklahoma high school showed support for the LGBTQ+ community Monday after a non-binary teen died in a fight in a school bathroom that they say was the target of bullying. held a peaceful demonstration. Local police say Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old student who identified as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, […]

Oklahoma expected to abolish state grocery tax

Oklahoma’s Republican Governor Kevin Stitt is expected to sign a new bill that will eliminate the state’s grocery tax. Here report. The state Senate passed it 42-2 on Thursday. House Bill 1955According to Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, this could save Oklahomans up to $400 a year. He said the “common sense” bill would save […]

Oklahoma lawmaker refers to LGBTQ people as ‘filth’

An Oklahoma state senator is facing criticism for reportedly calling LGBTQ people “filth” following the sudden death of a 16-year-old non-binary student a day after being assaulted at school. “I represent a district in Oklahoma that doesn’t want filth,” Sen. Tom Woods (R-Westville) can be heard saying during a congressional debate. According to an audio […]

Oklahoma looks to eliminate state tax on purchases of gun safes, lockboxes, and trigger locks

A bill introduced by a Democratic state senator from Oklahoma would include firearm safety devices in legislation exempting them from state taxes. state senator jo anna dossett (D) Introduction SB1476“Gun safes and gun safety equipment purchases will be exempted from sales tax,” the official document states. The goal is reportedly to encourage more Oklahomans to […]

Oklahoma official trolls PETA by taking bite out of burger

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters Said He received a letter from PETA asking him to display the 10 Commandments of Veganism in his classroom. In response, Walters took a bite of his hamburger and trolled the group. “The burgers here in Oklahoma are the best,” he declared, telling the group, “You’re welcome for lunch.” PETA […]