EDITORIAL: Civil discourse

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   Not since the American Civil War have I read about so much hatred and disunity among the citizenry of the United States. The ugliness ranges from rhetoric to aggression to violence. I am not sure when or how it...

LGBTQ group hopes to make a difference for acceptance

  By JOSEPH MARTIN ONE FEATHER STAFF   For many years among the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, being gay, lesbian or transgender was something that was either hidden or something that wasn’t discussed. There was a stigma attached to it, and many just...

COMMENTARY: Janna Girty should be praised for bravery

  By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF   While covering the Junior Miss Cherokee pageant during the 106th Cherokee Indian Fair, I witnessed a young lady display exemplary bravery and conquer a fear millions like her, including myself, have – public speaking...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Photo ID shouldn’t be required to vote

  There’s an amendment on your ballot (North Carolina state election) that would require everyone to have a photo ID in order to vote.  Sound like a good idea?  It’s not.  If you vote for this, you’re buying “a pig in a poke.” The proposed amendment does not say...

EDITORIAL: 2019 Tribal Elections

  By ROBERT JUMPER ONE FEATHER EDITOR   Although to make law, the election year has been shortened to begin January; we are now within 12 months of our tribal elections. At that time, we will be selecting our leaders. The offices of Principal Chief, Vice...