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Oklahoma Child Care Options Are Abysmal, and It’s Not By Accident

Guess who's the blame? Lawmakers.

Janelle Stecklein··4 min read
A few years ago, I had just about given up hope. Every month for nearly two years after my youngest was born, I methodically confirmed my son’s spot on a child care center’s really lengthy waiting list in hopes that we’d inch to the front of the line. We’d chosen it because it was close to work and had a great reputation. At one point, I think there were over 60 children in front of...
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Election Day Proved That Voters Want Action on Child Care

On Nov. 5, a number of ballot measures supporting child care were approved. What can be learned from the ballot measures that passed and failed?

Bryce Covert··7 min read
On Nov. 5, voters didn’t just head to the polls to select their choice for president. Many also cast their votes on various policy issues,...
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Election Day Proved That Voters Want Action on Child Care

On Nov. 5, a number of ballot measures supporting child care were approved. What can be learned from the ballot measures that passed and failed?

Bryce Covert··7 min read
On Nov. 5, voters didn’t just head to the polls to select their choice for president. Many also cast their votes on various policy issues,...
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