Politics
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Op-ED: Does DEI replace our American Core Value?
by Theresa Hinman
Does the dismantling of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives replace our American Core Value of "Love thy neighbor as thyself?"
Governor Kevin Stitt initiated the dismantling of DEI in October 2023 at the state level, and President Trump completed the task nationally by Executive Order
Tribal and state leaders address an array of issues across Indian Country at UINO quarterly meeting March 20
Tribal sovereignty issues addressing Indian education, health care, energy and gaming are on the agenda; Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols and Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond are scheduled speakers
CATOOSA, Oklahoma – The United Indian Nations of Oklahoma (UINO) will hold its Quarterly Meeting on March 20, 2025, at the Hard Rock
Chickasaw Nation Motor Vehicle Tag Program renewed to provide Chickasaw tags
For the last 10 years, the Chickasaw Nation and the state of Oklahoma have had an agreement for Chickasaw citizens to drive in Oklahoma and on any U.S. Road with Chickasaw license plates on their vehicles.
Chickasaws living in Oklahoma can be issued a motor vehicle tag with the
Weekly Newsletter
United Keetoowah Band celebrates Department of Interior opinion
By Katie Hallum (ᏧᏟ), KOSU
The U.S. Department of the Interior issued an opinion in January stating the United Keetoowah Band (UKB) is an equal successor to the Cherokee Nation’s reservation and granting the tribe the right to build a
Weekly Newsletter
Oklahoma tribal leaders respond to Gov. Stitt's State of the State address
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s seventh State of the State address noticeably made little mention of Oklahoma’s tribal nations, unlike in years past.
By Katie Hallum (ᏧᏟ), KOSU
Instead, Stitt centered his speech on principles supporting
Weekly Newsletter
Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations Intervene in Federal Lawsuits to Protect Public Safety and Enforce Jurisdictional Laws
U.S. Department of Justice Filed December Lawsuit Against Two Oklahoma District Attorneys for Prosecuting Defendants Outside of Criminal Jurisdiction
OKLAHOMA — Today, the Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations moved to intervene in support
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Oklahoma legislator will vacate seat for tribal liaison position in Tulsa
For the first time, Tulsa will have a director of tribal policy and partnerships. Current Rep. Amanda Swope (D-Tulsa) will take on the role for newly elected Mayor Monroe Nichols.
By Katie Hallum (ᏧᏟ), KOSU
A member of the