Ralph Waldo Emerson is often credited with having said “Life is a journey, not a destination,” which, if that’s the case, would mean I’ve had a whole, whole lot of
Over the summer months, Oklahoma state lawmakers are dedicated to preparing for the upcoming legislative session. One way they do this is through the interim study process. Each
When former President Obama and Speaker Nancy Pelosi were selling Obamacare to the American people, they promised that “if you like your healthcare plan, you can keep your healthcare plan.”
Today, more than 63 percent of our nearly 380,000 tribal citizens reside outside Cherokee Nation’s legal jurisdiction. One thing we’ve heard loud and clear: Our at-large Cherokees want to be
When most people hear the term MIA, or Missing in Action, they think of it in relation to the military. In a recent speech to the Turning Point Council,
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, establishing a minimum wage was one of the main ideas that activist groups had to end sweatshops, where workers were being forced to
Nanny, Mawmaw, Memaw, Granny, Pappy, Pawpaw, Peepaw, Papadaddy. No matter what you call them, there’s no denying that grandparents are arguably some of the most beloved members of any person’s
Every ten years, the United States Census Bureau takes a headcount of our national population. This census is mandated by the U.S. Constitution and is used to determine everything from
There is something special about buying a product that is “Made in America.” It is a patriotic feeling knowing that when you buy that product, you are supporting jobs in
I am humbled and grateful for your confidence in me to serve our great Cherokee Nation as your Principal Chief for the next four years. Being elected to this office
R. David Davenport, of Talala, Oklahoma ran into the arms of Jesus on August 15, 2019, at the age of 70, in Claremore, Oklahoma. David was born to Robert Woodrow
The greatest choice any person can make in life is the choice to rejoice in the Lord independent of the circumstance. Life can bring good fortune or misfortune, but how
Letters welcome The Oologah Lake Leader welcomes local letters to the editor. We accept signed letters of up to 350 words and guest editorials of up to 500 words so
Over the summer months, Oklahoma state lawmakers are dedicated to preparing for the upcoming legislative session. One way they do this is through the interim study process. Each
Native Country as a whole is affected by a higher rate of diabetes than any other population. The Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) was established by Congress in 1997
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