For the Frontier, Author at The Frontier

Voices: Oklahoma’s values around race, justice and truth are standing trial

For the Frontier Sen. George Young and Kris Steele August 5, 2021

“Julius Jones has a commutation hearing on September 13, and Oklahoma’s values around race, justice and truth are standing trial.”

When police shoot tribal citizens on Muscogee Nation land, families ask ‘who’s held accountable?’

For the Frontier Allison Herrera, KOSU May 11, 2021

Tribal Nations are being asked to take on more responsibility when it comes to policing, prosecution and when families experience something tragic like one of their loved ones getting shot by police.

Voices: Pandemic trauma takes its toll on medical professionals

For the Frontier Hayley Brack April 24, 2021

What are often thought to be symptoms that present in combat veterans and survivors of terrorist attacks are now increasing among medical professionals.

Voices: The COVID-19 vaccine is safe and incredibly effective. Go get it.

For the Frontier Madison Thomas April 11, 2021

I encourage everyone to get the vaccine. It is safe and extremely effective in preventing COVID-19. If you are hesitant, know that it is perfectly normal to feel a little nervous, but your action is going to protect yourself, your family, and those around you.

Voices: Let’s build an inclusive future that benefits us all

For the Frontier Stacy Schusterman March 22, 2021

Despite measurable achievements for LGBTQ+ rights, such as legalizing same-sex marriage, the federal government has never passed comprehensive legislation for fair and equal treatment of LGBTQ+ people.

Voices: I thought our time to be discriminated against was over?

For the Frontier Annie Chang March 21, 2021

What we’re being shown is that no matter how hard we work or how “well” we assimilate, it simply does not matter. We are still being beaten in the streets and shot by white terrorists.

State’s poultry waste data falls short

For the Frontier Kelly Bostian, Conservation Coalition of Oklahoma Foundation February 17, 2021

After four years of annual reports the general public no longer has access to a detailed accounting of how nearly 200,000 tons of waste produced by Oklahoma’s Poultry Feeding Operations is exported or applied on state lands, including sensitive watersheds.