In Opioid Battle, Cherokee Want Their Day In Tribal Court

JAN HOFFMAN, NY Times: Health
Sat, 12/16/2017 - 10:05pm

Decimated by addiction, its heritage at risk, the Cherokee Nation is trying to sue pharmacies and distributors. But it may be blocked from doing so.

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Cherokee Nation’s Environmental Leadership
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As a landmark United Methodist gathering approaches, African churches weigh their future.
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