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Oklahoma politics decoded. Legislative tracking, civics education, government accountability. Full analysis on Substack: https://genxpletives.substack.com/
Oklahoma's Freedom Caucus formed in 2024 with just 5 public members—others remain anonymous fearing "punitive action." Led by Sen. Shane Jett with Sens. Dusty Deevers and Jim Olsen as vice chairs, they aim to "keep moving them to the right" with "freedom-centered" legislation.
October 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
July 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
On my way to volunteer for Jena! She is everything Oklahoma needs. I’m also stoked to support a SE Okie! Let’s GO!

I hope to see you there!
July 19, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Oklahoma legislators just introduced SCR8 to overturn marriage equality. The same state ranking 49th in education and leading the nation in incarceration rates. Is attacking settled civil rights really the priority when our schools and prisons are in crisis? #OKleg #Priorities
May 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The emergency clause in SB1027 is the final insult.
Makes the law immediate AND blocks citizen referendum.
It's not just changing the rules—it's removing your right to challenge those changes.
#ContactYourRep okpolicy.org/findmylawmaker
April 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Big Ag doesn't want you voting on:

>Factory farm waste
>Worker conditions
>Animal welfare
>Water usage

SB1027 ensures you never will. It's cheaper to change the rules than fight each initiative.
#ProtectOurVoice
April 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
SB1027's math:

>Only 10% of signatures from urban areas
>90-day collection period
>Emergency clause blocks challenges

The Oklahoma Pork Council's dream bill: No more citizen initiatives on factory farm pollution, animal welfare, or worker rights.
#VoteNo
April 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
When democracy doesn't give you what you want:

Option 1: Respect voters
Option 2: Rig the system

SB1027's county caps ensure initiatives Big Ag opposes won't reach the ballot. Silence citizens rather than persuade them.
#DefendDemocracy
April 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
SQ777 in 2016: Oklahoma Pork Council wanted immunity from future regulations.
Voters rejected it.
SB1027 in 2025: Make it impossible for citizens to put initiatives on the ballot.
Same goal, different tactic: avoid accountability to voters.
#StopSB1027
April 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🔍 Remember 2016's SQ777 "Right to Farm"? Big Ag wanted constitutional protection from regulations.
Oklahoma voters said NO.
Now they're backing SB1027 to block future citizen initiatives. If voters won't give them special protection, they'll just silence voters.
#FollowTheMoney
April 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Is democracy supposed to be just for those who can afford it?
Call your senator and tell them to vote NO on SB 1027.
#OKPolitics #VoterRights #DemocracyTax
April 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
This creates what I call a 'Democracy Tax' - making it so expensive to gather signatures that only the wealthiest groups can afford to participate.
April 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Under Senate Bill 1027, getting an initiative on the ballot in Oklahoma would require signatures from about 20 counties.
April 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🚨 Oklahoma voters: SB 1027 contains an "emergency clause" (Section 7, page 16) that bypasses the standard 90-day waiting period AND removes your right to petition for a referendum.
No actual emergency exists—just a tactic to rush legislation without your input.
April 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
March 5, 2025 at 3:37 AM
January 31, 2025 at 8:59 PM