Opinion
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South Korea provides lesson in stable democracy
The troubled tenure of South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol formally came to an end on April 4. The nation’s Constitutional Court officially ruled that he had exceeded his authority and overstepped the law in declaring martial law and attempting to use the special powers thereof to maintain control of the government.
Igniting the spark through volunteering
My personal journey into volunteering began in 2013 when I flew home to Texas to be by my grandpa’s side before he died. Grandpa was an Army veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars and was forever changed by service.
Russia-Ukraine war remains a global threat
The decision by President Donald Trump to initiate peace talks with Russia and Ukraine has raised hopes that the brutal war may at last come to an end, after more than three bloody years of fighting. Unfortunately, the main result so far has been frustration for those hoping that Trump’s intervention would bring a quick resolution to the problem.
Tips to drive down auto insurance costs
I hear from many Oklahomans who are concerned about the rising costs of insurance, including auto insurance. Americans are facing this challenge nationwide.
