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EDITORIAL: Why are we so gullible?
The Merriam-Webster dictionary speaks to the etymology of the word by saying, “… (gullible) descends from the verb gull, meaning “to deceive or take advantage of.”
EDITORIAL: On the fringe
Tommy Cochrane wrote and his band, Red Rider, performed “Lunatic Fringe” in the early 1970’s.
LETTER: Tribal member weighs in on Constitution, Detention Center
This was supposed to be putting our people back in power over our Tribe
COMMENTARY: Observations and random thoughts Vol. 15.1 – Trump and nothing but Trump issue.
This is the first issue of 2017 and Trump has finally been sworn in, it’s now been some time now since the election was decided and the reality show that is President-elect Trump with his “victory tour”
EDITORIAL: Accentuating the positive
With all the opportunities and challenges that this new year will bring, we shouldn’t forget those people and things that make our lives better.
LETTER: Where is the customer service?
A lot of tribal members have really great paying jobs and have to work with the public
EDITORIAL: Your vote counts…but where?
The last report that I am aware of with regard to a census being held is in 1991. Based on the Charter mandate, a census should have been held prior to the election in 2001.
EDITORIAL: The “truth” about drugs
Each year, all tribal employees are required to sit through one hour of drug awareness training (supervisors and managers get to endure a second hour of “how to catch a drug user and what to do if you catch one” training).
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