On the nuclear brink in Ukraine

By Peter Pry

Editor’s Note: This review is also being published in serial by Newsmax Platinum behind a paywall. It is provided to Tulsa Today readers by the author, a regular contributor.

“America…goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy.  She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all.”—John Quincy Adams (July 4th, 1821) 

Russian Nuclear “Saber Rattling”?

Washington and the world are holding their breath waiting to see if Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will use nuclear weapons to win his losing war in Ukraine.

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County Candidate: Margie Alfonso

By David Arnett

Margie Alfonso

Republican County Commission Candidate (District 3) Margie Alfonso realizes her battle to win the seat will be uphill, but that is not unusual in her long history of engagement on policy issues. Experience is her long suit; the difficulty comes in that Alfonso worked nationally and is largely unknown to many voters in south Tulsa County.

“I filed for the County Commissioner position to ensure a bright, safe future for Tulsa County. Tulsa is a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire.

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Candidates battle reveals donations

By David Arnett

Gentner Drummond vs. John O’Connor

The Muskogee Politico blog has posted a detailed review of donations by Oklahoma Attorney Candidates Gentner Drummond and John O’Connor. Jamison Faught writes, “In the race for Attorney General, the most well-funded Republican candidate, who has the most name recognition, the most TV ads, the most outside “dark money” groups helping him, and who leads in the polls, happens to be a longtime donor to Democratic candidates.

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HBA members give back to community

By David Arnett

Wayne Farabough with the 2022 playhouse

Several Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa members contributed their time and resources to build this years barn playhouse auctioned off at the annual Little Light House Garden Party bringing in $150,000 to help children. Since 1972, The Little Light House has helped thousands of children with special needs by providing tuition-free education and therapeutic services.

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