Everett Piper
Columns by Everett Piper
Kirk Cameron banned from reading book about ‘love and self-control’ at public libraries
It's December 2022, and the winner of this week's woke Olympics goes to the nation's public libraries. Published December 10, 2022
AFT’s Randi Weingarten: The most dangerous person in the world
The most dangerous person in the world right now is found in our schools, and we are fools to allow these enemies of the state to educate our children. Published December 4, 2022
Don’t shy away from the Trump debate: Conservatives must discuss and not demean
Since the midterm elections, several conservative writers have gone public suggesting that it's time for the GOP to move on and nominate someone other than Donald Trump for the presidency in 2024. Published November 27, 2022
Republicans should welcome a robust and competitive presidential primary
This past week, I committed the unpardonable sin in conservative ranks. I posted that while I am grateful for all that Donald Trump accomplished, it is time for Republicans to move on. Published November 20, 2022
It’s time for the GOP to say it: Donald Trump is hurting us, not helping us
It's the weekend after the November midterms, and here are three key takeaways from Tuesday's election. Published November 13, 2022
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
