Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor, May I take a moment to comment about a column in the June 3 edition of The Beacon? Shailly Gupta Barnes wrote a piece entitled “Working People Are Bearing The Cost Of The Pandemic.” Ms. Barnes says “...

The Oil Market Doesn’t Need An Intervention

In late spring, oil prices dipped below zero for the first time ever. Futures contracts for May delivery traded as low as negative $37 a barrel, as producers and speculators paid refineries and storage facilities to take excess crude off their hands.

It’s Time To Talk About

I’ve had a lot of phone calls from loved ones. Some are mothers, wanting to pay their darling boy’s fees.

Supreme Court Decision Creates Questions About Native American Rights In Oklahoma

In a historic U.S. Supreme Court decision, justices ruled Thursday that much of eastern Oklahoma has been, contrary to the state’s long-standing belief, part of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation reservation. The McGirt V.

The United States Has No Choice But To Lead

The United States is the most powerful country in the world. By any measure, we are preeminent. We have challenges and vulnerabilities, and we are not as dominant as we once were, but no one else comes close to America’s military, economic and political might.

Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor: May I take a moment to comment about a column in the June 10 edition of The Beacon? Thomas Knapp wrote a piece entitled “Time To Stop Messing Around And Strike At The Root of Police Violence.” Mr. Knapp proposes three steps to solve the problem.

It’s Time To Talk About

Self-help meetings are good resources for those who are in need of support, accountability, and building a group of friends that are in recovery. These support groups are not treatment or “rehab” as is a common misunderstanding.

A Modest Compromise On “Confederate” Military Bases

In July 1864, Confederate forces led by General Jubal Early attacked Fort Stevens and Fort DeRussy on the outskirts of Washington, DC.

Returning To Work During A Pandemic

I’m terrified of going back to work. It’s hard enough for the kids — missing school, missing friends, and now taking care of each other as I’m forced back to work in an environment where I don’t feel safe. Now they’re worried about me getting sick too, or bringing the virus home with me to them.

What You Need To Know About Medicaid In Oklahoma

Even with the passage of State Question 802, many people do not fully understand the Medicaid system. I have focused this column on the information Oklahomans need to help those who might qualify or want further information.