Democracy/Criminal Justice Reporter The Oklahoma House of Representatives advanced a bill on Thursday to make being undocumented a criminal offense, sparking pushback from the Democratic minority who argued the measure will have unintended consequences. House Bill 4156 creates the criminal offense of impermissible occupation. If the measure becomes law, first time offenders would face a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail. A second or subsequent offense is a felony punishable by up to two years in prison. Attorney General Gentner Drummond requested the legislation last month.

the point Publisher Political heartburn and verbal vitriol seem to be growing in volume and meanness around the nation, as several college university campuses become hotbeds of dissent. Screams of “We are HAMAS” coming from Columbia University and midnight attacks that include the taking down of the American flag at Yale University have created mounting problems for university leaders, students, and even everyday citizens.

As the Spring of 2024 unfolds with the late blooming of the Dogwoods, political battles seem to be the order of the day in state, national and international circles. This past weekend saw the first ever attack upon the State of Israel by the nation of Iran.

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the point “Amazing! Awesome! “That’s the coolest thing I’ve ever seen!” Those were just a few of the most frequently heard comments spoken by people of all ages who had the opportunity to view not just an eclipse of the sun Monday, but a “total” eclipse filled with scientific names and explanations about the rare occurrence. I have to admit that I was not prepared for how cool the few minutes of “totality” were going to be.