Rededicate 250: A Moment of Faith

By David Arnett

On Sunday, May 17, 2026, Americans from across the nation will gather on the National Mall for Rededicate 250, a once in a lifetime faith event that celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with a national jubilee of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving.

The event was originally announced by President Donald J. Trump during remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast February 5th, where he described Rededicate 250 as a national moment of prayer and unity, saying, “On May 17th, 2026, we’re inviting Americans from all across the country to come together on our National Mall to pray, give thanks, and rededicate America as One Nation Under God,” as the country approaches its Semiquincentennial.

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Investors Acquire Utica Square

By David Arnett

A New Steward for Tulsa’s Beloved Utica Square After More Than 60 Years of Helmerich Family Ownership

Global real estate investment firm Northwood Investors LLC (“Northwood”) announced Thursday the acquisition of Utica Square, a 370,755 square foot open-air lifestyle center located in the heart of Tulsa, OK by funds managed by Northwood. The iconic property has been owned by Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (H&P) since 1964.

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The Miracle of Easter Freedom

By Dr. Ben Carson

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the Garden of Gethsemane. Even as the Son of God, Jesus understood the weight of human sorrow. In that sacred moment, He felt deep anguish and prayed that the cup might pass from Him. Yet He chose to surrender to the Father’s will—for one purpose: our freedom.

Easter reminds us that freedom is never accidental. It is secured through courage, conviction, and sacrifice.

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TPS Bonds: Children Deserve More

By Gerald McGarvin

With student proficiency at a horrific 14.7%, down 21% since 2018, it is clear that a radically different approach is needed to turn TPS around. A massive 73% increase in non-instructional costs and 21% drop in student proficiency at TPS since 2018 can lead to only one conclusion. Vote NO on this bond package. Demand accountability and a new bold vision.

First, stop the bleeding and save the patient. Then follow the best student-focused science available to rehab TPS into a world-class educational system. It will be a long difficult process, but our children believe their future is worth the effort. Do we?

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The SQ 802 Annual Raid

By The Sooner Sentinel Investigative Team

The Medicaid Expansion Trap: How SQ 802 Turned “Free Federal Money” Into a Half-Billion-Dollar Annual Raid on Oklahoma Taxpayers

OKLAHOMA CITY — Five and a half years after Oklahoma voters narrowly approved State Question 802, the so-called “free” federal Medicaid expansion has proven exactly what limited-government conservatives warned it would be: a constitutional trap, an open-ended raid on the state’s General Revenue Fund, and a textbook lesson in why big-government promises sold at the ballot box almost always end up costing Oklahoma families dearly.

State Capitol Building in Oklahoma City
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