EDITORIAL: Open letter to candidates and voters

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   “Politicking was not to my liking. I had spent my lifetime giving and taking orders, where everyone was treated in like manner, where no special favoritism could be shown. I did have friends out there where the voters...

COMMENTARY: Let’s talk about the Oliphant in the room

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   This commentary isn’t about the mythical creature from Tolkien stories but a landmark federal case that has adversely affected tribal communities for decades.  The Supreme Court case of Oliphant v. Suquamish Indian...

SPEAKING OF FAITH: The Lord’s Discipline

  By MYRA D. COLGATE CHEROKEE PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH   “Keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, for the joy set out for him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the...

EDITORIAL: Is this seat taken?

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   Filing has closed for Tribal Council, Executive Office, and School Board candidates. I have very high praise for the Election Board and staff for the transparency they have shown in providing daily releases of the...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Allison deserves a memorial as well

  On April 14, it will have been four years since my son, Brad Allison, was killed in the line of duty in service to his community while employed by the Cherokee Department of Transportation.  So far, I know of no public memorial in his honor.  However, I see a...