{"product_id":"bartlesville-9798280517073","title":"Bartlesville","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Arley Ballenger\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: American Government - Local\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the heart of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, a small town steeped in oil history, a dark truth festers beneath its quiet charm. \u003ci\u003eBartlesville: Exposing the Corruption and the Fight for Justice\u003c\/i\u003e unveils a predatory ecosystem where judges, officials, and institutions exploit federal funds, Section 8 housing, and child welfare systems to profit at the expense of 650 vulnerable residents-Section 8 parents, Cherokee families, and displaced citizens. From the Washington County Courthouse's halls of deceit to the shadows of the Price Tower, Dr. Arley Ballenger exposes a web of corruption that thrives on silence and fear, fueling 200 child removals, 600 OKDHS reports, and 20% ICWA violations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet, this is also a story of courage. Activists like Sarah Bennett and Maria Gonzalez lead a defiant stand against housing injustice, foster care abuses, and Native American marginalization, demanding accountability and reform. Inspired by her family's legacy-her grandfather Ray Shull's bold arrest of a powerful elite and her father Arley Shull's pursuit of truth-Dr. Ballenger weaves meticulous research with personal conviction to reveal how federal funds and local power entrench oppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not just an expos?; it's a call to action. For Bartlesville's residents, the 300 Section 8 parents, and Cherokee families fighting for their rights, the time for change is now. Join the movement to shatter the silent grip of corruption, reclaim justice, and forge a future where every voice is heard. The truth, like oil beneath the earth, will rise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45558818013335,"sku":"9798280517073","price":1077.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798280517073.webp?v=1768594583","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/bartlesville-9798280517073","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}