MuskogeePhoenix.com, Muskogee, OK--Columns http://www.muskogeephoenix.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:38:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_310163708.html Creek Nation votes today on proposed amendments http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_310163708.html Historically, the absentee votes swayed Creek tribal elections. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:22:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_305011531.html Airline pilots should be more like bus drivers http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_305011531.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:44:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_309164540.html Oklahoma car buyers finally see protection with lemon law http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_309164540.html This new Lemon Law reforms bring Oklahoma in line with many other states. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:39:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_308164126.html Private infringement exempt from First http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_308164126.html Protections for religious liberty and free expression apply only when government actions are involved. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:19:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_305011907.html Political parties sell us short for their own gain http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_305011907.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:48:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_301155009.html Just-passed hate-crimes bill protects free speech http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_301155009.html Last-ditch efforts by many conservative Christian groups have failed to stop the bill. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:09:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_298091100.html Advice for breast cancer victims, those who support them http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_298091100.html The thing about illness is it affects family and friends as well. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:38:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_297174002.html Instead of in a courtroom, let’s hold trial out by the river http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_297174002.html While the sounds of the flowing river could not be heard in the courtroom, I attempted to give her a voice. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:36:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_297173722.html Oh, say can you see, how mediocre we’ve become? http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_297173722.html If this balloon incident was isolated stupidity, it would not be reason for concern. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:45:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_296184646.html Interim studies faces education, EMS questions http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_296184646.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:31:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_294163307.html ‘Free press’ doesn’t mean ‘free news’ http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_294163307.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:15:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_293161605.html Obama gets wake-up call in Nobel prize http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_293161605.html It’s time to play hardball with those who would happily thwart your vision and keep the U.S. an isolated, warrior nation. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:10:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_283150046.html We all need exposure to each others’ lives http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_283150046.html I don’t like leaving my comfort zone. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:04:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_290170522.html Little Theatre seeks diversity in mission http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_290170522.html Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:02:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_290170331.html Peace prize and the moon http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/columns/local_story_290170331.html People get awards all the time they don’t deserve.