EDITORIAL – Taking it out on your pet

  By ROBERT JUMPER  ONE FEATHER EDITOR    I am a dog lover. Specifically, chihuahuas. For 27 years, the pitter patter of little feet has been that of doggy feet in the Jumper household. I would never equate the love of a pet to the love of a child. It is a...

One Feather responds to prosecutor’s comments

  During the Emergency Town Hall meeting, Tribal Prosecutor Cody White made the following statement,  “Speaking to the dismissals, I know that the One Feather, everyone sees the dismissals. That’s not the total view of what we do. I am not sure why the One...

LETTER: Agrees with editorial about healing from drug abuse

  I read and reread your moving article, “Fresh Red Clay” (written by Robert Jumper, One Feather editor, for the July 12 paper).  I too have pondered the high numbers of young deaths reported in the Cherokee One Feather, and then felt such sadness seeing a pile...

COMMENTARY: Nobel Peace Prize

  Observations and random thoughts Vol. 1.6 (2018)   By WILLIAM LEDFORD   Observation: Jay Z and Beyonce are basically the Sonny and Cher of the music world now…or, the Captain and Tennille. Seems that there’s one set every generation. And yes, they’ve...

LETTER: Tribal member waiting on sidewalk

  We’re still waiting for the sidewalk we were promised.  Amanda (Swimmer) has pleaded safety for the students with no results.  What is the problem?  The bridge could be a shade farther down on the land.  We consider our solutions are there, and our kids are the...

EDITORIAL: Fresh red clay

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   I have found the cemeteries are some of the most interesting and thought-provoking places that a person can spend time. I have walked several in our community, state, and nation. There is something very peaceful and...