Gen Xpletives
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Oklahoma politics decoded. Legislative tracking, civics education, government accountability. Full analysis on Substack: https://genxpletives.substack.com/
Full analysis here: open.substack.com/pub/genxplet...
The Cost of Theocracy: How Oklahoma's Christian Nationalist Agenda Keeps the State at the Bottom of National Rankings
When 'Freedom' Means Theocracy: The Contradictions at the Heart of Oklahoma's Political Movement
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October 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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The strategy in action: Bible requirements in education, abortion bans for family control, "Christ is King" resolutions for government. All while OK ranks near bottom nationally in education, health, and child welfare.
October 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The strategy in action: Bible requirements in education, abortion bans for family control, "Christ is King" resolutions for government. All while OK ranks near bottom nationally in education, health, and child welfare.
Read our full analysis on how Oklahoma's dominionist politics affects all citizens: open.substack.com/pub/genxplet...
The Cost of Theocracy: How Oklahoma's Christian Nationalist Agenda Keeps the State at the Bottom of National Rankings
When 'Freedom' Means Theocracy: The Contradictions at the Heart of Oklahoma's Political Movement
open.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Read our full analysis on how Oklahoma's dominionist politics affects all citizens: open.substack.com/pub/genxplet...
What does "freedom-centered" mean? Bills requiring Bible study in schools, felony penalties for abortion, banning no-fault divorce, and 20-year prison sentences for pornography. In March 2025, they declared "Christ is King" in an official resolution.
October 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
What does "freedom-centered" mean? Bills requiring Bible study in schools, felony penalties for abortion, banning no-fault divorce, and 20-year prison sentences for pornography. In March 2025, they declared "Christ is King" in an official resolution.
Want to understand how cabinet appointments affect which bills become law in Oklahoma? Read our comprehensive analysis:
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Week 10: The Governor's Role - Signature, Veto, or Pocket Games
✍️ The governor gets the final say, right? Sometimes. Here's how the timing game works and when the governor actually matters.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Want to understand how cabinet appointments affect which bills become law in Oklahoma? Read our comprehensive analysis:
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Pro tip: When advocating on legislation, target the relevant cabinet secretary, not just the governor's office.
These secretaries brief the governor and recommend whether to sign or veto bills in their policy areas.
These secretaries brief the governor and recommend whether to sign or veto bills in their policy areas.
October 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Pro tip: When advocating on legislation, target the relevant cabinet secretary, not just the governor's office.
These secretaries brief the governor and recommend whether to sign or veto bills in their policy areas.
These secretaries brief the governor and recommend whether to sign or veto bills in their policy areas.
We've decoded the hidden games played with emergency clauses, pocket vetoes, and more in Oklahoma's legislative process:
open.substack.com/pub/genxplet...
open.substack.com/pub/genxplet...
Week 10: The Governor's Role - Signature, Veto, or Pocket Games
✍️ The governor gets the final say, right? Sometimes. Here's how the timing game works and when the governor actually matters.
open.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
We've decoded the hidden games played with emergency clauses, pocket vetoes, and more in Oklahoma's legislative process:
open.substack.com/pub/genxplet...
open.substack.com/pub/genxplet...
Emergency clauses also make governor's vetoes harder to override.
Normal bills: 2/3 majority needed
Emergency bills: 3/4 majority needed
It's a tool that shifts power away from both citizens and the governor.
Normal bills: 2/3 majority needed
Emergency bills: 3/4 majority needed
It's a tool that shifts power away from both citizens and the governor.
October 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Emergency clauses also make governor's vetoes harder to override.
Normal bills: 2/3 majority needed
Emergency bills: 3/4 majority needed
It's a tool that shifts power away from both citizens and the governor.
Normal bills: 2/3 majority needed
Emergency bills: 3/4 majority needed
It's a tool that shifts power away from both citizens and the governor.
Curious about the chess match between Oklahoma's governor and legislature? We've decoded all the power dynamics:
open.substack.com/pub/genxplet...
open.substack.com/pub/genxplet...
Week 10: The Governor's Role - Signature, Veto, or Pocket Games
✍️ The governor gets the final say, right? Sometimes. Here's how the timing game works and when the governor actually matters.
open.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Curious about the chess match between Oklahoma's governor and legislature? We've decoded all the power dynamics:
open.substack.com/pub/genxplet...
open.substack.com/pub/genxplet...
Most powerful gubernatorial tool? LINE-ITEM VETO.
Gov. Stitt can remove specific funding from appropriations bills while keeping the rest.
In 2023, he used this to leverage negotiations with legislative leadership.
Budget bills = where power games happen.
Gov. Stitt can remove specific funding from appropriations bills while keeping the rest.
In 2023, he used this to leverage negotiations with legislative leadership.
Budget bills = where power games happen.
October 28, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Most powerful gubernatorial tool? LINE-ITEM VETO.
Gov. Stitt can remove specific funding from appropriations bills while keeping the rest.
In 2023, he used this to leverage negotiations with legislative leadership.
Budget bills = where power games happen.
Gov. Stitt can remove specific funding from appropriations bills while keeping the rest.
In 2023, he used this to leverage negotiations with legislative leadership.
Budget bills = where power games happen.
Want to learn more about Oklahoma governor's powers and the games played with bill timing?
Read our deep dive here:
open.substack.com/pub/genxplet...
Read our deep dive here:
open.substack.com/pub/genxplet...
Week 10: The Governor's Role - Signature, Veto, or Pocket Games
✍️ The governor gets the final say, right? Sometimes. Here's how the timing game works and when the governor actually matters.
open.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Want to learn more about Oklahoma governor's powers and the games played with bill timing?
Read our deep dive here:
open.substack.com/pub/genxplet...
Read our deep dive here:
open.substack.com/pub/genxplet...
This gives everyone political cover.
Legislature: "We passed it!"
Governor: silently kills bill
Both sides avoid accountability while the bill dies quietly.
It's a political game where citizens lose transparency.
Legislature: "We passed it!"
Governor: silently kills bill
Both sides avoid accountability while the bill dies quietly.
It's a political game where citizens lose transparency.
October 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
This gives everyone political cover.
Legislature: "We passed it!"
Governor: silently kills bill
Both sides avoid accountability while the bill dies quietly.
It's a political game where citizens lose transparency.
Legislature: "We passed it!"
Governor: silently kills bill
Both sides avoid accountability while the bill dies quietly.
It's a political game where citizens lose transparency.
The Real Impact
Oklahoma ranks LAST in regional per-pupil investment and needs $1 billion more annually just to reach average. Instead of fixing this, lawmakers are expanding vouchers that benefit wealthy families already in private schools.
#Oklahoma #EducationFunding 7/7
Oklahoma ranks LAST in regional per-pupil investment and needs $1 billion more annually just to reach average. Instead of fixing this, lawmakers are expanding vouchers that benefit wealthy families already in private schools.
#Oklahoma #EducationFunding 7/7
June 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The Real Impact
Oklahoma ranks LAST in regional per-pupil investment and needs $1 billion more annually just to reach average. Instead of fixing this, lawmakers are expanding vouchers that benefit wealthy families already in private schools.
#Oklahoma #EducationFunding 7/7
Oklahoma ranks LAST in regional per-pupil investment and needs $1 billion more annually just to reach average. Instead of fixing this, lawmakers are expanding vouchers that benefit wealthy families already in private schools.
#Oklahoma #EducationFunding 7/7
Tuition Inflation
When Oklahoma expanded voucher access, private schools immediately raised tuition - reducing benefits for low-income families while maximizing profits. Classic market manipulation using taxpayer dollars.
#Oklahoma #SchoolChoice 6/7
When Oklahoma expanded voucher access, private schools immediately raised tuition - reducing benefits for low-income families while maximizing profits. Classic market manipulation using taxpayer dollars.
#Oklahoma #SchoolChoice 6/7
June 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Tuition Inflation
When Oklahoma expanded voucher access, private schools immediately raised tuition - reducing benefits for low-income families while maximizing profits. Classic market manipulation using taxpayer dollars.
#Oklahoma #SchoolChoice 6/7
When Oklahoma expanded voucher access, private schools immediately raised tuition - reducing benefits for low-income families while maximizing profits. Classic market manipulation using taxpayer dollars.
#Oklahoma #SchoolChoice 6/7
Zero Accountability
Oklahoma's voucher schools have NO requirements for:
❌ Standardized testing
❌ Curriculum standards
❌ Teacher certification
❌ Financial reporting
❌ Academic performance data
Public schools face intense oversight. Voucher schools? Nothing.
#Accountability 5/7
Oklahoma's voucher schools have NO requirements for:
❌ Standardized testing
❌ Curriculum standards
❌ Teacher certification
❌ Financial reporting
❌ Academic performance data
Public schools face intense oversight. Voucher schools? Nothing.
#Accountability 5/7
June 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Zero Accountability
Oklahoma's voucher schools have NO requirements for:
❌ Standardized testing
❌ Curriculum standards
❌ Teacher certification
❌ Financial reporting
❌ Academic performance data
Public schools face intense oversight. Voucher schools? Nothing.
#Accountability 5/7
Oklahoma's voucher schools have NO requirements for:
❌ Standardized testing
❌ Curriculum standards
❌ Teacher certification
❌ Financial reporting
❌ Academic performance data
Public schools face intense oversight. Voucher schools? Nothing.
#Accountability 5/7