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RECENT RECORDS
Flay Me Once, Shame on Me
When does justice become vengeance? From a legless diabetic preacher stabbed in prison to a panopticon built on privilege, this is a reckoning with cruelty, hypocrisy, and the bureaucratic theater of punishment in Oklahoma — starring The Entitled Ones, with special guest appearances by Foucault, Jesus, and Ani DiFranco.
The Keyword Is: AND! Or, in the Alternative: Why “Cruel and Unusual” Still Is Not the Same as a Bad I.V. Stick
A Persian judge was skinned alive and turned into a courtroom chair. So yes, we’ve seen cruel and unusual. But failing to find a vein? That’s just a Tuesday.
Apples and Oranges? It Is Not That Simple.
Though constitutional and statutory law differ in scope, judges should interpret both with the same ethical and logical standards. They must avoid personal belief or legislative overreach. The real burden lies with lawmakers to write clearly.
The Oklahoma Constitution Appears To Be a Bloated, Beached Whale. Could Its True Origins Be the Explanation?
Oklahoma’s constitution is over 200 pages long, redundant with state statutes, and weighed down by overly specific language. Compared to the U.S. Constitution, it’s less readable, less memorable, and far less effective as a civic guide.
Oral History with Cindy Petree of Stillwater, OK
In this interview conducted by Brandon Jones, Cindy Petree recounts her role in strengthening the Stillwater–Kameoka Sister Cities alliance and shares stories of cross-cultural exchange and civic connection. Featured in the Stories Unfolding exhibition at the Sheerar Museum of Stillwater History.
Oral History with Larry and Kayo Jones of Stillwater, OK
Hear Larry and Kayo Jones reflect on their decades-long commitment to the Stillwater–Kameoka Sister Cities partnership in this joint oral history interview conducted by Brandon Jones. Part of the Stories Unfolding exhibition at the Sheerar Museum of Stillwater History.
Oral History with Sylvia Duncan of Stillwater, OK
Explore Sylvia Duncan’s memories of the Stillwater–Kameoka Sister Cities initiative in this oral history interview conducted by Brandon Jones. Part of the Stories Unfolding exhibition at the Sheerar Museum of Stillwater History.
Turkish → English Translation for Dr. Arzu Aytekin
The translation of Prof. Dr. Cemile Arzu Aytekin’s artist statement and CV — bridging Turkish and English through artistic philosophy, Anatolian myth, linguistic analysis, and the language of abstraction.
El Greco, a Study Film feat. Amelita Galli-Curci
A short study film of El Greco from icons to Toledo with Galli-Curci’s “Sempre libera.” See how color carries doctrine, and then visit the companion essay, if you haven’t done so already.
