FROM THE ARCHIVE
Fighting for freedom of press
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der=0 cellpadding=3 cellspacing=0 width=100%> Fighting for freedom of press
MAY 16, 2000

Cherokee lawmakers tabled a vote on a law that would establish a free and independent press for the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.

The tribe has a controversial history over the content of its newspaper, which is funded by the Nation.

Source: Free press proposal tabled by Cherokees (The Daily Oklahoman 5/16)

Relevant Links:
The Cherokee Nation: www.cherokee.org