Everett Piper
Columns by Everett Piper
Why in the world is Oklahoma’s gubernatorial race a toss-up?
The governor's race in Oklahoma hangs in the balance. Governor Kevin Stitt is running neck and neck with radical progressive who has a thirst to move the "reddest of red states" in the opposite direction. Published November 6, 2022
No such thing as a ‘Christian Democrat’
I spent well over 30 years of my career in higher education, and for most of that time, I enjoyed a good debate with my peers. Published October 30, 2022
The boogeyman of Christian nationalism
With the midterm elections just a couple of weeks away, the woke cries of Christian nationalism are again on the rise. Published October 21, 2022
‘Family friendly’ drag queen shows are anything but
This week's news comes from Bartlesville, Oklahoma where key influencers such as Phillips 66 and State Farm Insurance decided that the most important thing this town needed was a "family friendly" drag queen show. Published October 16, 2022
Education should not be about diversity, equity and inclusion
Last week the renowned social psychologist Jonathan Haidt announced his resignation from his major professional association, the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. Why? Published October 8, 2022
Conservatives should be defunding hospitals that perform gender-affirming surgery on minors
Until it is illegal in Oklahoma to perform any gender-altering therapy or surgery on minors, no money should be given to the University of Oklahoma Children's Hospital. Published October 1, 2022
Setting aside historical hubris and listening to what history has to teach us
The 18th Century Irish statesman Edmund Burk once said, "In history, a great volume is unrolled for our instruction, drawing the materials of future wisdom from the past errors and infirmities of mankind." Published September 25, 2022
A world where emotions trump reality and scientism replaces science
This week, a bit of news that escaped the notice of many was a dust-up between Lila Rose and Dr. Phil. Published September 18, 2022
Long live the Queen!
Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne of the British monarchy in 1953, and at 25 years of age, she assumed the authority of "Queen Head of the Commonwealth and Defender of the Faith." Published September 10, 2022
America’s school curriculum: Garbage in, garbage out
What is taught today in the classroom today will be practiced tomorrow in our culture. Published September 4, 2022
Your children are literally ‘owned’ by Big Brother and his reeducation camps
The news this week coming out of Maryland is that the state owns your children; you don't. Published August 26, 2022
All Republicans are now terrorists
Last week, Financial Times associate editor, Edward Luce, tweeted that Republicans are the most "dangerous" political force in the world, bar none. Published August 21, 2022
Why are no Democrats prosecuted by Garland’s DOJ?
On Wednesday, Aug. 10, Merrick Garland, the United States attorney general, confidently strutted to the national podium and asserted, "No person is above the law in this country." Published August 14, 2022
DeSantis is the leader that America needs
Gov. Ron DeSantis has repeatedly proven that he is a man of courage and conviction. His response to COVID-19 encouraged millions to stop living in fear. Published August 7, 2022
Why I’m not running for ‘higher office’
Note to reader: A few months ago, I received a phone call from my county sheriff. He asked me to run for county commissioner here in Osage County, Oklahoma. Published July 30, 2022
The Church of Gaia: Elevating the planet over people
This past Wednesday, President Biden announced a list of new executive orders he will impose on the American people. Published July 24, 2022
Pastor Heath Rada fiddles while Rome burns
This week, as the headlines in the news were laden with more and more evidence of a world gone mad, the grand prize for the "Best Fiddler While Rome Burns" award goes to Presbyterian minister Heath Rada. Published July 17, 2022
The canine behavior of the LGBTQ cabal
This past week, The New York Times published an opinion piece finally admitting that today's LGBTQ cabal of rainbow activists is little more than a misogynistic cult. Published July 10, 2022
Saving the lives of millions of children not just a ‘political victory’
Last week the Supreme Court of the United States handed down a number of rulings reaffirming an originalist interpretation of America's Constitution and its federalist assumptions. Published July 4, 2022
Founding Fathers never intended U.S. to be secular or hostile to religion
This week the Supreme Court of the United States handed Americans an important victory for religious freedom. Published June 26, 2022
