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| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Tornado God Peter J. Thuesen, 2020-04-01 One of the earliest sources of humanity's religious impulse was severe weather, which ancient peoples attributed to the wrath of storm gods. Enlightenment thinkers derided such beliefs as superstition and predicted they would pass away as humans became more scientifically and theologically sophisticated. But in America, scientific and theological hubris came face-to-face with the tornado, nature's most violent windstorm. Striking the United States more than any other nation, tornadoes have consistently defied scientists' efforts to unlock their secrets. Meteorologists now acknowledge that even the most powerful computers will likely never be able to predict a tornado's precise path. Similarly, tornadoes have repeatedly brought Americans to the outer limits of theology, drawing them into the vortex of such mysteries as how to reconcile suffering with a loving God and whether there is underlying purpose or randomness in the universe. In this groundbreaking history, Peter Thuesen captures the harrowing drama of tornadoes, as clergy, theologians, meteorologists, and ordinary citizens struggle to make sense of these death-dealing tempests. He argues that, in the tornado, Americans experience something that is at once culturally peculiar (the indigenous storm of the national imagination) and religiously primal (the sense of awe before an unpredictable and mysterious power). He also shows that, in an era of climate change, the weather raises the issue of society's complicity in natural disasters. In the whirlwind, Americans confront the question of their own destiny-how much is self-determined and how much is beyond human understanding or control. |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Hearing Before the Committee on Interstate Commerce, United States Senate, Sixty-second Congress, Pursuant to S. Res. 98 United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interstate Commerce, 1912 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: The Political Brain Drew Westen, 2008-05-06 The Political Brain is a groundbreaking investigation into the role of emotion in determining the political life of the nation. For two decades Drew Westen, professor of psychology and psychiatry at Emory University, has explored a theory of the mind that differs substantially from the more dispassionate notions held by most cognitive psychologists, political scientists, and economists -- and Democratic campaign strategists. The idea of the mind as a cool calculator that makes decisions by weighing the evidence bears no relation to how the brain actually works. When political candidates assume voters dispassionately make decisions based on the issues, they lose. That's why only one Democrat has been re-elected to the presidency since Franklin Roosevelt -- and only one Republican has failed in that quest. In politics, when reason and emotion collide, emotion invariably wins. Elections are decided in the marketplace of emotions, a marketplace filled with values, images, analogies, moral sentiments, and moving oratory, in which logic plays only a supporting role. Westen shows, through a whistle-stop journey through the evolution of the passionate brain and a bravura tour through fifty years of American presidential and national elections, why campaigns succeed and fail. The evidence is overwhelming that three things determine how people vote, in this order: their feelings toward the parties and their principles, their feelings toward the candidates, and, if they haven't decided by then, their feelings toward the candidates' policy positions. Westen turns conventional political analyses on their head, suggesting that the question for Democratic politics isn't so much about moving to the right or the left but about moving the electorate. He shows how it can be done through examples of what candidates have said -- or could have said -- in debates, speeches, and ads. Westen's discoveries could utterly transform electoral arithmetic, showing how a different view of the mind and brain leads to a different way of talking with voters about issues that have tied the tongues of Democrats for much of forty years -- such as abortion, guns, taxes, and race. You can't change the structure of the brain. But you can change the way you appeal to it. And here's how |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Hearing[s] Before the Committee on Interstate Commerce, United States Senate, Sixty-second Congress, Pursuant to S. Res. 98, a Resolution Directing the Committee on Interstate Commerce to Investigate and Report Desirable Changes in the Laws Regulating and Controlling Corporations, Persons, and Firms, Engaged in Interstate Commerce ... United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interstate Commerce, 1912 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Hearings Before the Committee on Interstate Commerce, United States Senate, Sixty-second Congress, Pursuant to S. Res. 98, a Resolution Directing the Committee on Interstate Commerce to Investigate and Report Desirable Changes in the Laws Regulating and Controlling Corporations, Persons, and Firms Engaged in Interstate Commerce United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interstate Commerce, 1912 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: pt. 1-17 United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, 1912 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Directory and Manual of the State of Oklahoma Oklahoma. State Election Board, 1921 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: REX East Project , 2008 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: The Year That Broke Politics Luke A. Nichter, 2023-08-01 The unknown story of the election that set the tone for today’s fractured politics “A fresh, authoritative analysis of a pivotal election year.”—Kirkus Reviews The 1968 presidential race was a contentious battle between vice president Hubert Humphrey, Republican Richard Nixon, and former Alabama governor George Wallace. The United States was reeling from the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy and was bitterly divided on the Vietnam War and domestic issues, including civil rights and rising crime. Drawing on previously unexamined archives and numerous interviews, Luke A. Nichter upends the conventional understanding of the campaign. Nichter chronicles how the evangelist Billy Graham met with Johnson after the president’s attempt to reenter the race was stymied by his own party, and offered him a deal: Nixon, if elected, would continue Johnson’s Vietnam War policy and also not oppose his Great Society, if Johnson would soften his support for Humphrey. Johnson agreed. Nichter also shows that Johnson was far more active in the campaign than has previously been described; that Humphrey’s resurgence in October had nothing to do with his changing his position on the war; that Nixon’s “Southern Strategy” has been misunderstood, since he hardly even campaigned there; and that Wallace’s appeal went far beyond the South and anticipated today’s Republican populism. This eye-opening account of the political calculations and maneuvering that decided this fiercely fought election reshapes our understanding of a key moment in twentieth-century American history. |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: The Gingrich Senators Sean M. Theriault, 2013-04-01 The Senate of the mid twentieth century, which was venerated by journalists, historians, and senators alike, is today but a distant memory. Electioneering on the Senate floor, playing games with the legislative process, and questioning your fellow senators' motives have become commonplace. In this book, noted political scientist Sean Theriault documents the Senate's demise over the last 30 years by showing how one group of senators has been at the forefront of this transformation. He calls this group the Gingrich Senators and defines them as Republican senators who previously served in the House after 1978, the year of Newt Gingrich's first election to the House. He shows how the Gingrich Senators are more conservative, more likely to engage in tactics that obstruct the legislative process, and more likely to oppose Democratic presidents than even their fellow other Republicans. Phil Gramm, Rick Santorum, Jim DeMint, and Tom Coburn are just four examples of the group that has includes 40 total senators and 22 currently serving senators. Theriault first documents the ideological distinctiveness of the Gingrich Senators and examines possible explanations for it. He then shows how the Gingrich Senators behave as partisan warriors, which has radically transformed the way the Senate operates as an institution, by using cutthroat tactics, obstructionism, and legislative games. He concludes the book by examining the fate of the Gingrich Senators and the future of the U.S. Senate. |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Control of Corporations, Persons, and Firms Engaged in Interstate Commerce United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Interstate Commerce, 1913 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Do Unto Animals Tracey Stewart, 2015-10-20 #1 New York Times bestseller and USA Today bestseller The more we know about the animals in our world and the better we care for them, the better our lives will be. Former veterinary technician and animal advocate Tracey Stewart understands this better than most—and she’s on a mission to change how we interact with animals. Through hundreds of charming illustrations, a few homemade projects, and her humorous, knowledgeable voice, Stewart provides insight into the secret lives of animals and the kindest ways to live with and alongside them. At home, she shows readers how to speak “dog-ese” and “cat-ese” and how to “virtually adopt” an animal. In the backyard, we learn about building bee houses, dealing nicely with pesky moles, and creative ways to bird-watch. And on the farm, Stewart teaches us what we can do to help all farm animals lead a better life (and reveals pigs’ superpowers!). Part practical guide, part memoir of her life with animals, and part testament to the power of giving back, Do Unto Animals is a gift for animal lovers of all stripes. |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Kabuki Democracy Eric Alterman, 2011-01-11 Alterman asks why President Obama has been unable to deliver on the promise of the 2008 campaign. He argues that while Obama's compromises have disappointed many of his supporters, his failure is primarily due to a political system that stymies democracywhen voters choose progressive change. |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Congressional Record United States. Congress, 2001 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Congressional Record , 1886 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Tax Reform Proposals United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance, 1986 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: The New Presidential Elite Jeane J. Kirkpatrick, 1975-11-02 Explores the idea that a new breed of men and women are actively involved in the majority American political party, and that their motives, goals, ideals, and patterns of organizational behavior are different from those of the people who have dominated U.S. politics in the past. This book is based on interviews with 1,300 delegates to the 1972 Democratic and Republican National Conventions, and mail questionnaires completed by some 55 percent of the delegates. The author identifies women as one part of the new presidential elite, and analyzes their social, cultural, psychological, and political characteristics. This study was funded jointly by Russell Sage Foundation and The Twentieth Century Fund. |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: The Railroad Trainman Daniel L. Cease, 1924 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Journal of the Senate of the United States of America United States. Congress. Senate, 1964 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Railroad Brakemen's Journal , 1924 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Best American Political Writing 2008 (Large Print 16pt) Royce Flippin, 2011-03 The Best American Political Writing 2008 draws from a variety of publications and political viewpoints to present the year's most insightful, entertaining, and thought-provoking pieces on the current political scene. This year's edition will include full coverage of the presidential candidates and conventions, and will offer incisive reporting o... |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Best American Political Writing 2008 Royce Flippin, 2008-10-20 The Best American Political Writing 2008 draws from a variety of publications and political viewpoints to present the year's most insightful, entertaining, and thought-provoking pieces on the current political scene. This year's edition will include full coverage of the presidential candidates and conventions, and will offer incisive reporting on America's most pressing political concerns -- from the threat of a looming economic recession, to the continued struggles in Iraq and Afghanistan. Selections will include Jane Mayer's investigation of the various highly coercive interrogation techniques routinely employed by the CIA and the Pentagon, Jonathan Chait's report on how radical economic extremists have hijacked national policy, Andrew Sullivan's article on Why Barack Obama Matters, George Packer's analysis of the contrasting appeals of Obama and Hillary Clinton, Parag Khanna on America's struggle to retain its status as the world's great superpower, and John Judis's essay on how politicians wield power by tapping into our deepest anxieties, from such publications as The New Yorker, The New Republic, the Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times Magazine, Esquire, and Vanity Fair. |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Aberdeen-Angus Journal , 1959 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Official Congressional Directory United States. Congress, 2007 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Epochal History of the International Typographical Union, Condensed and Arranged by Period Developments International Typographical Union, James M. Lynch, 1925 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Media Talk and Political Elections in Europe and America A. Tolson, M. Ekstrom, Mats Ekström, 2013-10-17 This book makes an important contribution to the study of political communication. Its chapters analyse forms of media talk associated with contemporary political elections. Key topics include: changing forms of political interview, televised political debates, and the use of multimedia in promotional discourse. |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: The United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry 1825-1998 Tom Fulton, 1998 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Breach of Trust Tom A. Coburn, John Hart, 2013-04-15 Tom A. Coburn, a congressional maverick who kept his promise to serve three terms and then leave Washington, offers a candid look at the inner workings of Congress-why the system changes politicians instead of vice versa. Breach of Trust shows readers, through shocking behind-the-scenes stories, why Washington resists the reform our country desperately needs and how they can make wise, informed decisions about current and future political issues and candidates. This honest and critical look at business as usual in Congress reveals how and why elected representatives are quickly seduced into becoming career politicians who won't push for change. Along the way, Coburn offers readers realistic ideas for how to make a difference. |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: The Cold War [5 volumes] Spencer C. Tucker, 2020-10-27 This sweeping reference work covers every aspect of the Cold War, from its ignition in the ashes of World War II, through the Berlin Wall and the Cuban Missile Crisis, to the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The Cold War superpower face-off between the Soviet Union and the United States dominated international affairs in the second half of the 20th century and still reverberates around the world today. This comprehensive and insightful multivolume set provides authoritative entries on all aspects of this world-changing event, including wars, new military technologies, diplomatic initiatives, espionage activities, important individuals and organizations, economic developments, societal and cultural events, and more. This expansive coverage provides readers with the necessary context to understand the many facets of this complex conflict. The work begins with a preface and introduction and then offers illuminating introductory essays on the origins and course of the Cold War, which are followed by some 1,500 entries on key individuals, wars, battles, weapons systems, diplomacy, politics, economics, and art and culture. Each entry has cross-references and a list of books for further reading. The text includes more than 100 key primary source documents, a detailed chronology, a glossary, and a selective bibliography. Numerous illustrations and maps are inset throughout to provide additional context to the material. |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: To Promote Farm Ownership United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, 1939 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Definition of a Cooperative Association United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Agriculture and Forestry, 1939 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Harlow's Weekly , 1922 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: To Promote Farm Ownership United States. Congress. Senate. Agriculture and Forestry Committee, 1939 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Hearings United States. Congress Senate, 1969 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: The Encyclopedia of the Cold War [5 volumes] [5 volumes] Spencer C. Tucker, 2007-09-12 A comprehensive five-volume reference on the defining conflict of the second half of the 20th century, covering all aspects of the Cold War as it influenced events around the world. The conflict that dominated world events for nearly five decades is now captured in a multivolume work of unprecedented magnitude—from a publisher widely acclaimed for its authoritative military and historical references. Under the direction of internationally known military historian Spencer Tucker, ABC-CLIO's The Encyclopedia of the Cold War: A Political, Social, and Military History offers the most current and comprehensive treatment ever published of the ideological conflict that not so long ago enveloped the globe. From the Second World War to the collapse of the Soviet Union, The Encyclopedia of the Cold War provides authoritative information on all military conflicts, battlefield and surveillance technologies, diplomatic initiatives, important individuals and organizations, national histories, economic developments, societal and cultural events, and more. The nearly 1,300 entries, plus topical essays and an extraordinarily rich documents volume, draw heavily on recently opened Russian, Eastern European, and Chinese archives. The work is a definitive cornerstone reference on one of the most important historical topics of our time. |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: In the Courts of the Conquerer Walter R Echo-Hawk, 2018-03-26 Now in paperback, an important account of ten Supreme Court cases that changed the fate of Native Americans, providing the contemporary historical/political context of each case, and explaining how the decisions have adversely affected the cultural survival of Native people to this day. |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Hearings Before the Committee on Naval Affairs of the House of Representatives on Sundry Legislation Affecting the Naval Establishment, 1940 United States. Congress. House. Committee on Naval Affairs, 1940 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Oversight of Science and Technology Policy United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space, 1978 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Rock Island transition act United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, 1980 |
| oklahoma senator jon stewart: Official Proceedings of the Democratic National Convention , 1944 |
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Oklahoma (/ ˌ oʊ k l ə ˈ h oʊ m ə / ⓘ OHK-lə-HOH-mə; [7] Choctaw: Oklahumma, pronounced) [8] is a landlocked state in the South Central region of the United States. [9] It borders Texas to the …
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