Dylan Billings
@dylanbillings.bsky.social
Oklahoma City. Political Science Ph.D.
Thunder, Braves, Sooners
Thunder, Braves, Sooners
It wasn’t just blue states.
November 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
It wasn’t just blue states.
A lot of silence for a man who has been so loud
Ryan Walters bolts after announcing on cable news (in our studio) he will be stepping down as Superintendent to become CEO of Teacher Freedom Alliance to “destroy the teacher unions”.
September 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
A lot of silence for a man who has been so loud
I can’t see how there’s not a coaching change at OSU after this, no matter what the final score ends up being.
September 20, 2025 at 2:42 AM
I can’t see how there’s not a coaching change at OSU after this, no matter what the final score ends up being.
Just sharing this Pew article from a few years back for no reason at all.
The polarization in today’s Congress has roots that go back decades
On average, Democrats and Republicans are farther apart ideologically today than at any time in the past 50 years.
www.pewresearch.org
September 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Just sharing this Pew article from a few years back for no reason at all.
In case you’re wondering why I’m so pessimistic about things lately
September 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
In case you’re wondering why I’m so pessimistic about things lately
John Mateer is winning the Heisman. Bookmark it
September 7, 2025 at 2:57 AM
John Mateer is winning the Heisman. Bookmark it
Please give me an OKC bid out of left field (but make them AL so I can still cheer for the Braves, too)
As the conversation about MLB expansion and realignment picks up publicly, here's a progress report from six cities actively working toward landing a team.
• Nashville
• Salt Lake City
• Portland
• Raleigh
• Orlando
• Austin
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
• Nashville
• Salt Lake City
• Portland
• Raleigh
• Orlando
• Austin
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
August 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Please give me an OKC bid out of left field (but make them AL so I can still cheer for the Braves, too)
I spent most of my summer evenings catching up on horror movies. Some rewatches, but most were first time. These were my favorites
August 22, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I spent most of my summer evenings catching up on horror movies. Some rewatches, but most were first time. These were my favorites
Professors all across the country know exactly what happened: Summer break.
August 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Professors all across the country know exactly what happened: Summer break.
When Brad Henry left the governor’s office in 2011 we were 17th.
Oklahoma ranks 50th in the nation for public education
Oklahoma ranks 50th in the U.S. for public education, says new Wallet Hub study.
www.news9.com
July 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
When Brad Henry left the governor’s office in 2011 we were 17th.
Rural hospitals all across Oklahoma are at risk of closing because of the Senate’s budget deal
July 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Rural hospitals all across Oklahoma are at risk of closing because of the Senate’s budget deal
2026 if Elon Musk actually tries to start his own party.
June 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
2026 if Elon Musk actually tries to start his own party.
When our early leaders were considering the Fifth Amendment and the protection of due process, they were doing so from firsthand experience. Under British rule, the royal government had imprisoned colonists without trials, giving them no opportunities to prove their innocence.
April 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
When our early leaders were considering the Fifth Amendment and the protection of due process, they were doing so from firsthand experience. Under British rule, the royal government had imprisoned colonists without trials, giving them no opportunities to prove their innocence.
Alabama still has a chance if Nick Saban has the courage.
December 8, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Alabama still has a chance if Nick Saban has the courage.
Reposted by Dylan Billings
Reposted by Dylan Billings
Instead of sharing your #insurancestory with CNN
How about sharing it with a 🔵 legislator who is trying to keep the ACA and Medicare from being trashed by MAGA?
How about sharing it with a 🔵 legislator who is trying to keep the ACA and Medicare from being trashed by MAGA?
The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has revealed many Americans’ fury and frustrations with their health insurance coverage.
Read more to learn how you can share your story.
Read more to learn how you can share your story.
How do you feel about your health insurer? Share your story with CNN | CNN Politics
The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has revealed many Americans’ fury and frustrations with their health insurance coverage. They have taken to social media to relay their storie...
www.cnn.com
December 7, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Instead of sharing your #insurancestory with CNN
How about sharing it with a 🔵 legislator who is trying to keep the ACA and Medicare from being trashed by MAGA?
How about sharing it with a 🔵 legislator who is trying to keep the ACA and Medicare from being trashed by MAGA?
That bad, huh?
House Republicans voted to block a Democrat-led effort to release an Ethics Committee report on allegations against former GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz.
House Republicans vote to block release of Gaetz ethics report | CNN Politics
House Republicans voted on Thursday to block a Democrat-led effort to release a long-awaited Ethics Committee report on allegations against former GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida.
www.cnn.com
December 6, 2024 at 1:44 AM
That bad, huh?
I would like to know how much our state has spent defending obviously unconstitutional laws in court over the past 2 decades just so these people can score some points with their base. The USSC said no to this in 1980. The state court said no commandments at the capitol in 2015. What are we doing…
December 5, 2024 at 4:50 PM
I would like to know how much our state has spent defending obviously unconstitutional laws in court over the past 2 decades just so these people can score some points with their base. The USSC said no to this in 1980. The state court said no commandments at the capitol in 2015. What are we doing…
He was fired for… doing his job?
December 5, 2024 at 1:27 AM
He was fired for… doing his job?
Nobody asked for this
The Golden At-Bat rule would change everything about how baseball — the ultimate team sport — has always worked.
What would it look like? And how is it likely to be received by players, front offices and the baseball gods?
✍️ @jaysonst.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
What would it look like? And how is it likely to be received by players, front offices and the baseball gods?
✍️ @jaysonst.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
December 2, 2024 at 8:59 PM
Nobody asked for this
Braves season: plagued by injuries
OU season: plagued by injuries
Thunder season so far: a lot of injuries
Is it me? Am I a cursed sports fan?
OU season: plagued by injuries
Thunder season so far: a lot of injuries
Is it me? Am I a cursed sports fan?
November 28, 2024 at 4:21 AM
Braves season: plagued by injuries
OU season: plagued by injuries
Thunder season so far: a lot of injuries
Is it me? Am I a cursed sports fan?
OU season: plagued by injuries
Thunder season so far: a lot of injuries
Is it me? Am I a cursed sports fan?
Very much on board with the bringing back of the moose
While we’re on the topic of reforming the democratic party, I think we gotta ditch the donkey. Originated with Andrew Jackson being called a jackass but solidified by a cartoon about confederacy sympathizer copperhead dems—not great! My vote is revamping the bull moose party, moose mascot included
November 27, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Very much on board with the bringing back of the moose
9 pm tip AND Steph is out?
Steph Curry (knee) OUT against Thunder
November 27, 2024 at 8:49 PM
9 pm tip AND Steph is out?