Our nation is certainly experiencing challenging times. Inflation, food and goods supply chain issues and gas prices are hurting pocketbooks and putting stress on families. Felt across the country and in Oklahoma, this crisis puts a microscope on where our nation spends its money and resources.
European honey bees in manmade hives are used for commercial pollination and honey production. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services)
by Gail Ellis Oklahoma State University
This week’s Indian Pioneer Paper was recorded by W.P.A. fieldworker Jasper Mead on November 12, 1937.
In his recent op-ed in the Washington Post, President Joe Biden claimed to have a “plan” for fighting our country’s historic inflationary crisis. Not only is this reaction too little too late, it also is out of touch and provides no new or sound policies to address skyrocketing prices, labor shortages and supply chain challenges. It is an abdication of executive authority and responsibility.
Local rivalries abound in public schools, where parents and students rally around their local mascots. Likewise, collegiate supporters bleed the colors of their alma mater. Such wholesome rivalries create a sense of community and an opportunity to cheer on our kids and the corresponding cartoon characters. On a national scale, however, the rivalry is not nearly as good natured. We are told to see our local public schools exclusively through our Cable News Goggles, and when we do that, we can only see Pollyanna Public Schools or Evil Public Schools.
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