Essay Cautious Hope: Jamie Skillen on Deb Haaland’s Appointment as US Interior SecretaryIn Jamie’s fascinating responses to my questions, he places Haaland’s appointment in its historical context, explains what federal land management…Debra RienstraApril 10, 2021
Essay Church VisitorsWe were blessed to get into the place. The blasted Covid stuff is closing everything these days, and with good…James C. SchaapAugust 7, 2020
Essay Silas Soule and FortitudeAs much an adventurer as anyone else from out east, Silas Soule went west when what was back home wouldn't…James C. SchaapMay 29, 2020
Essay The “Indian problem”Ft. Laramie Treaty In his statement, Chairman Frazier cites the 1868 Ft. Laramie Treaty that says “no white person or…James C. SchaapMay 15, 2020
Essay Two RoadsI didn't know her well, just enough to tip my hat maybe, if I’d ever worn one. Probably said "hi"…James C. SchaapMay 1, 2020
Essay SacredGeorge Catlin, Ioways--note feathered headman's pipe When you're nine, I'm guessing you don't think much about the word sacred. We were…James C. SchaapAugust 16, 2019
Essay RemembranceThe only means of getting man and woman, beast and wagon across the rain-swollen Niobrara River was by rope, hand…James C. SchaapApril 26, 2019