Oklahoma

Controversial Oklahoma Law Raises Concerns for Teaching “Killers of the Flower Moon”

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PAWHUSKA, Okla. — “Killers of the Flower Moon,” a book and film that delve into the true story of Native American murders in the 1920s, has become a cultural touchstone. However, in Oklahoma, where the murders took place, educators are concerned that a recently enacted law may prevent them from teaching about the events depicted in the story. The law in question, HB 1775, was signed into law in 2021 by Oklahoma’s Republican governor, Kevin Stitt. It prohibits educators from teaching that any individual is inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive based on their race or … Read more

Controversial Oklahoma Law Creates Fear Among Teachers, Hinders Teaching of Award-Winning Book ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’

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Pawhuska, Oklahoma – Teachers in Oklahoma are hesitant to teach a book that the film “Killers of the Flower Moon” is based on, citing fears of violating new state laws and potential repercussions. The movie, which has been nominated for 10 Oscars, tells the true story of the systematic murders of wealthy members of the Osage tribe in Oklahoma during the 1920s by white settlers. The Native Americans had become wealthy after oil was discovered on their land. Despite its popularity, high school English teacher Debra Thoreson expresses concerns about teaching the book due to … Read more

Oklahoma Sheriff’s Lawsuit Against District Attorney Faces Potential Dismissal Due to Improper Service and Missing Summons

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Pawhuska, Oklahoma – Members of Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s staff have filed a motion in Osage County District Court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Osage County Sheriff Eddie Virden against District Attorney Mike Fisher. The lawsuit, which was filed last October, accused Fisher of defamation and interference with an investigation. It also made allegations about the sale of a downtown Pawhuska building. Virden’s legal action came in response to Fisher’s request for the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to conduct a separate probe into the 1976 disappearance of a teenage girl. Fisher had … Read more

Oklahoma Judge Resigns After Texting and Mocking Prosecutors during Murder Trial: Shocking Details Revealed

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – A judge in Oklahoma has stepped down from her position after being caught engaging in inappropriate texting and mocking prosecutors during the trial of a two-year-old boy who was murdered. District Judge Traci Soderstrom will no longer seek any future judicial office in the state of Oklahoma, as she faces allegations of gross neglect of duty, oppression in office, lack of proper temperament, and failure to supervise her office. Soderstrom tendered her resignation in a letter, acknowledging that while she had strived to uphold the Constitution in a fair and efficient … Read more