Steve Russell

The battle is over, and pundits now stroll to the battlefield and shoot the survivors. I have used this bully pulpit to urge that Indians bloc vote only when threatened as Indians.  My own vote turned on threats I perceived to my family.  Your mileage may vary....

November 11, 2012
ICTMN Staff
December 30, 2011
This year Indian Country Today Media Network covered many intriguing topics dealing with political issues throughout 2011...
Steve Russell

After multiple recounts and one court-ordered do-over, Bill John Baker has defeated incumbent Chad Smith to become the new Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation....

October 25, 2011
The campaign for Cherokee Nation Principal Chief between incumbent Chad “Corntassel” Smith and 12-year councilman Bill John Baker has seen many twists, turns, recounts, and appeals...
Steve Russell

When does a tribal supreme court decision affect all of Indian County?...

September 14, 2011
The Cherokee Nation Supreme Court tossed out the disputed election results in last month’s tribal election that determined the next chief...
In the latest turn in the Cherokee Nation elections , Meredith Frailey, Cherokee Nation Speaker of the Council, called for a special Rules Committee meeting to be held July 12 in t...
The June 25 election for Cherokee Nation Chief between incumbent Chad “Corntassel” Smith and challenger Bill John Baker is now heading into its second week, with a storyline that h...