Asking Questions Is Not an Accusation: Understanding Government Records and Public Accountability
Understanding why federal FOIA and tribal records procedures are different—and why requests for documentation strengthen fair public accountability.
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Seven Northern Cheyenne Boards Removed or Suspended; Questions Remain About Authority and Oversight
An October 19 memorandum says seven Northern Cheyenne boards were removed or suspended. Truth in Focus is seeking the governing records, reasons and plan for pending appeals.
When Government Stops Talking, the People Pay the Price
An On the Record opinion column about Northern Cheyenne governance, fair process, consistent accountability and the value of constructive dialogue.
Developing: Rainfall Insurance Presentation Raises Questions About Premiums, Payouts and Benefits
A 2027 rainfall-insurance presentation describes $270,000 in premiums and $3.6 million in protection. The policyholder, payment arrangements and community benefits remain unverified.
The Kitchen Table | You Borrowed It and Never Gave It Back
THE KITCHEN TABLE | FICTIONAL HUMOR. No actual reader sent this letter. Dear Kitchen Table, Every fall my neighbor borrows my snow shovel “just in case.” Last October, he borrowed…
Who Governs Lame Deer Public Schools? Public Records Raise Questions About Overlapping Government Roles
Official state school records identify an overlapping government role. Tribal and state legal interpretation remains unresolved; no finding of misconduct.
Who Directs Northern Cheyenne Government Employees? Meeting Notice Raises Questions About Executive Authority
An October 19 staff meeting notice raises documented questions about separation of powers and authorization, without establishing a violation.
I’m Not Asking Anyone to Take Sides. I’m Asking for Answers.
Opinion: Why official records, transparency and fair reporting matter to Northern Cheyenne citizens and families.
Northern Cheyenne Council Records: Official Website Still Lacks 2025 and 2026 Meeting Minutes
The Tribe's online Council minutes archive still lists December 2024 as its newest entry. That does not mean later records do not exist.
Dear Mr. President: My Furnace Doesn’t Take Executive Orders
COMMENTARY / SATIRE. This is a fictional open letter, not a letter sent to the White House. By Steven Bullcoming Haworth | Truth in Focus Dear Mr. President, I have…