Blake Douglas
@bdoug918.bsky.social
Edmond reporter for NonDoc Media 🌾✍️
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Join us as we celebrate a decade of independent journalism from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at Lively Beerworks in #OKC!
Can’t make it? You can still help us celebrate by contributing $10 to help sustain our mission of delivering quality journalism with context.
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Can’t make it? You can still help us celebrate by contributing $10 to help sustain our mission of delivering quality journalism with context.
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Celebrate NonDoc's decade of independent journalism
NonDoc will be celebrating a decade of producing independent journalism at Lively Beerworks in Oklahoma City from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 4 2025.
nondoc.com
August 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Join us as we celebrate a decade of independent journalism from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at Lively Beerworks in #OKC!
Can’t make it? You can still help us celebrate by contributing $10 to help sustain our mission of delivering quality journalism with context.
nondoc.com/2025/08/05/c....
Can’t make it? You can still help us celebrate by contributing $10 to help sustain our mission of delivering quality journalism with context.
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When he responded to a house fire and shot a lighter-wielding man experiencing psychosis, #Edmond PD Sgt. Nathan Fountain was already under internal investigation for shoving a handcuffed woman to the ground and breaking her leg in the #OkCounty Jail.
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Woman 'shoved' by Edmond officer at jail files lawsuit over 'objectively unreasonable' broken leg
Brittany Gordon is suing Edmond and Oklahoma County after sustaining a broken ankle when Sgt. Nathan Fountain shoved her in June 2024.
nondoc.com
August 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
When he responded to a house fire and shot a lighter-wielding man experiencing psychosis, #Edmond PD Sgt. Nathan Fountain was already under internal investigation for shoving a handcuffed woman to the ground and breaking her leg in the #OkCounty Jail.
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A rising tide of political violence across #America has caused officeholders around the country, including #okleg members, to wonder if campaign funds can be used to provide for security expenses.
The #Oklahoma Ethics Commission now says they may.
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The #Oklahoma Ethics Commission now says they may.
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After Minnesota murder, Oklahoma Ethics Commission to let lawmakers use campaign funds for security
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission ruled Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, that state officials may use campaign funds to pay for security measures
nondoc.com
August 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
A rising tide of political violence across #America has caused officeholders around the country, including #okleg members, to wonder if campaign funds can be used to provide for security expenses.
The #Oklahoma Ethics Commission now says they may.
nondoc.com/2025/08/14/a...
The #Oklahoma Ethics Commission now says they may.
nondoc.com/2025/08/14/a...
While everyone who spoke for this piece has seen their perpetrators prosecuted to different extents, multiple women say Edmond Police detectives mishandled personal information and were regularly “dismissive” of victims during sexual assault investigations:
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Sexual assault survivors allege Edmond PD breached privacy, violated rights
Edmond sexual assault victims allege the Edmond Police Department released personal information and violated rights guaranteed by state law.
nondoc.com
June 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
While everyone who spoke for this piece has seen their perpetrators prosecuted to different extents, multiple women say Edmond Police detectives mishandled personal information and were regularly “dismissive” of victims during sexual assault investigations:
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Candidates for NonDoc reporting positions should possess strong written communication skills, technological aptitude and #journalism-related experience.
Learn more and find application details within.
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Accepting applications: Promotion opens NonDoc journalism job
NonDoc is accepting applicants for its Edmond-based journalism job. Those seeking an Oklahoma journalism job can find more details within.
nondoc.com
May 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Candidates for NonDoc reporting positions should possess strong written communication skills, technological aptitude and #journalism-related experience.
Learn more and find application details within.
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Learn more and find application details within.
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There’s a lot going on in Edmond — as I step into a new role, NonDoc is looking for a reporter to take over our Edmond Civic Reporting Project!
Come work with me and some of the most talented writers in the state: nondoc.com/2025/05/20/a...
Come work with me and some of the most talented writers in the state: nondoc.com/2025/05/20/a...
Accepting applications: Promotion opens NonDoc journalism job
NonDoc is accepting applicants for its Edmond-based journalism job. Those seeking an Oklahoma journalism job can find more details within.
nondoc.com
May 20, 2025 at 5:34 PM
There’s a lot going on in Edmond — as I step into a new role, NonDoc is looking for a reporter to take over our Edmond Civic Reporting Project!
Come work with me and some of the most talented writers in the state: nondoc.com/2025/05/20/a...
Come work with me and some of the most talented writers in the state: nondoc.com/2025/05/20/a...
An embattled brewery project in downtown Edmond that some business owners said was a “back-door deal” from its start in 2023 has officially been scrapped, after just more than two years and two missed construction deadlines:
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Edmond developer officially cans long-delayed downtown brewery
After over two years, two construction delays and two city councils, plans for an embattled Edmond brewery have been scrapped.
nondoc.com
May 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
An embattled brewery project in downtown Edmond that some business owners said was a “back-door deal” from its start in 2023 has officially been scrapped, after just more than two years and two missed construction deadlines:
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A bill designed to address Oklahoma’s housing issues and “NIMBYism” has drawn flak from local governments who say it unduly strips their power to decide how their communities grow. Learn what the bill does and why that’s a problem for some towns:
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Citing local control worries, municipalities oppose bill aimed to limit 'NIMBYism'
A proposed state law to combat "NIMBYism" and address housing needs could change how Edmond and other cities approach zoning decisions.
nondoc.com
May 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
A bill designed to address Oklahoma’s housing issues and “NIMBYism” has drawn flak from local governments who say it unduly strips their power to decide how their communities grow. Learn what the bill does and why that’s a problem for some towns:
nondoc.com/2025/05/06/c...
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Presenting a low-stakes cautionary tale against relying on AI to report the news (1/7): citizenportal.ai/articles/275...
Edmond City Council defers decision on Creekside Cove PUD amid public concerns
Council postpones vote on Creekside Cove PUD to gather more public feedback.
citizenportal.ai
March 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Presenting a low-stakes cautionary tale against relying on AI to report the news (1/7): citizenportal.ai/articles/275...
Is Clemson the worst college basketball team ever assembled
March 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Is Clemson the worst college basketball team ever assembled
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Quiet changes to the #Oklahoma State Department of Education's revised social studies standards added an instruction to "identify discrepancies in 2020 elections results" into U.S. history classes for #oklaed high school students.
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Revised OSDE social studies standards tell students to 'identify discrepancies in 2020 election results'
Significant changes to OSDE social studies standards about the first Trump administration went unnoticed prior to a Feb. 27, 2025, approval.
nondoc.com
March 13, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Quiet changes to the #Oklahoma State Department of Education's revised social studies standards added an instruction to "identify discrepancies in 2020 elections results" into U.S. history classes for #oklaed high school students.
nondoc.com/2025/03/12/r...
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The #Oklahoma County Jail was a big focus in NonDoc’s OKC City Council Ward 7 debate last night (recap linked here.) Both candidates noted the deplorable conditions, one calling the jail’s state a “human rights violation.” nondoc.com/2025/03/12/o...
OKC Ward 7: Pennington, Pettis clash on jail funding, housing during debate
OKC Ward 7 candidates John Pettis Jr. and Camal Pennington clashed over the city's role with the county jail in a debate March 11, 2025.
nondoc.com
March 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The #Oklahoma County Jail was a big focus in NonDoc’s OKC City Council Ward 7 debate last night (recap linked here.) Both candidates noted the deplorable conditions, one calling the jail’s state a “human rights violation.” nondoc.com/2025/03/12/o...
The first time around, Mark Nash and Tom Robins had perhaps the most heated exchange of the #Edmond mayoral debate, in between finding plenty of common ground. Excited to see how the runoff rematch goes with exactly 3 weeks to Election Day.
RSVP link is found within: nondoc.com/2025/03/11/m...
RSVP link is found within: nondoc.com/2025/03/11/m...
https://nondoc.com/2025/03/11/mark-nash-tom-robins-agree-to-runoff-rematch-edmond-mayoral-debate/
t.co
March 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The first time around, Mark Nash and Tom Robins had perhaps the most heated exchange of the #Edmond mayoral debate, in between finding plenty of common ground. Excited to see how the runoff rematch goes with exactly 3 weeks to Election Day.
RSVP link is found within: nondoc.com/2025/03/11/m...
RSVP link is found within: nondoc.com/2025/03/11/m...
After another student allegedly called her and her daughter “dumb bitches” following the presidential election, #Edmond City Attorney Madeline Sawyer confronted a middle schooler at a basketball game — what was said is unclear, though, and no charges were filed: nondoc.com/2025/03/10/e...
After confronting student about name calling, Edmond city attorney disciplined by EPS
Edmond City Attorney Madeline Sawyer received discipline from Edmond Public Schools after confronting a student in November 2024.
nondoc.com
March 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
After another student allegedly called her and her daughter “dumb bitches” following the presidential election, #Edmond City Attorney Madeline Sawyer confronted a middle schooler at a basketball game — what was said is unclear, though, and no charges were filed: nondoc.com/2025/03/10/e...
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While the cities of #Edmond and #Moore have provisions in their charters limiting public officeholding to property owners, the #SCOTUS has ruled such laws unconstitutional three times, according to the deputy general counsel of the #Oklahoma AG's Office.
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AG's office: Property ownership requirement to hold Edmond office is unconstitutional
The Edmond City Charter's property ownership requirement to hold public office would likely be found "invalid" by a court, an AG letter says.
nondoc.com
March 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
While the cities of #Edmond and #Moore have provisions in their charters limiting public officeholding to property owners, the #SCOTUS has ruled such laws unconstitutional three times, according to the deputy general counsel of the #Oklahoma AG's Office.
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New members of the State Board of Education attempted to push back against #oklaed Superintendent Ryan Walters during their first meeting today, expressing frustration and concern about how agendas are set and special meetings are called.
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'Why am I here?': New Board of Education members frustrated with agenda access, immigration rule
Superintendent Ryan Walters faced pushback from new State Board of Education members over an immigration rule at a Feb. 27, 2025, meeting.
nondoc.com
February 28, 2025 at 1:26 AM
New members of the State Board of Education attempted to push back against #oklaed Superintendent Ryan Walters during their first meeting today, expressing frustration and concern about how agendas are set and special meetings are called.
nondoc.com/2025/02/27/n...
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The issue of illicit massage and sex trafficking has become a campaign point for one of #Edmond’s mayoral candidates, and the pattern is a driving force behind proposed legislation that would change how municipalities can regulate massage businesses within their borders.
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Prostitution arrests at Edmond massage parlors spur legislation, stigmatize lawful massage
Illicit massage parlors in Edmond, Oklahoma, have drawn increased scrutiny, with multiple prostitution arrests in the last year.
nondoc.com
February 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The issue of illicit massage and sex trafficking has become a campaign point for one of #Edmond’s mayoral candidates, and the pattern is a driving force behind proposed legislation that would change how municipalities can regulate massage businesses within their borders.
nondoc.com/2025/02/27/e...
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David Boren, one of the most influential Oklahomans in the state’s history, has died at 83. His public service legacy was marred near the end of his life by financial misreporting and “generally credible” allegations of sexual misconduct, though he was never charged with any crimes: bit.ly/3Qu4A9A
Former OU president, Oklahoma Gov. David Boren dies
David Boren, the long-time OU president, U.S. senator and influential Oklahoma governor, died at 83 years old Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.
bit.ly
February 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
David Boren, one of the most influential Oklahomans in the state’s history, has died at 83. His public service legacy was marred near the end of his life by financial misreporting and “generally credible” allegations of sexual misconduct, though he was never charged with any crimes: bit.ly/3Qu4A9A
The #Edmond mayoral race is now down to two candidates, and their hopes for election hinge on who can sway the sizable voter base that supported their third-place challenger: nondoc.com/2025/02/11/e...
Edmond mayoral election: Tom Robins, Mark Nash advance to April runoff
Mark Nash and Tom Robins have advanced to the April 1, 2025, Edmond mayoral election, defeating challengers David Hornbeek and Leonard Scott.
nondoc.com
February 12, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The #Edmond mayoral race is now down to two candidates, and their hopes for election hinge on who can sway the sizable voter base that supported their third-place challenger: nondoc.com/2025/02/11/e...
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Fresh off a successful outcome in Pittsburgh, SPJ is asking journalists who encounter unlawful "gag rules" that restrain public employees from giving interviews to speak up and help identify future First Amendment test cases. www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/runn...
Running into gag rules? SPJ wants to hear about it. - Editor and Publisher
If you are a journalist or a news outlet running into gag rules curtailing public employees’ rights to speak to reporters, the Society of Professional Journalists wants to hear from you.
www.editorandpublisher.com
January 28, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Fresh off a successful outcome in Pittsburgh, SPJ is asking journalists who encounter unlawful "gag rules" that restrain public employees from giving interviews to speak up and help identify future First Amendment test cases. www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/runn...
Seeing Jared Goff on this list:
January 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Seeing Jared Goff on this list: