Get in the know re: voter registration, rights, and protection Voter Registration Tuesday, October 11th is the last day to register to vote for the November 8th midterm election. Obtain…
On November 8th, vote AGAINST Issue 2. Our state motto in Arkansas is “the People Rule.” One big way Arkansans do this is with ballot initiatives—a way for the people…
For AR People is happy to announce our partnership with INTERFORM for their Model Citizen: Rally & Register event, on September 18th, 2022. This event will highlight information and opportunities…
Our executive director Gennie Diaz sat down with Interform’s Ro on the Radio to discuss whether or not one’s vote really matters. Spoiler alert: it does. “The political landscape can…
News flash: banning abortion doesn’t work Here at For AR People, we believe that Arkansans have the right to live happy, whole lives. Regrettably the decision to overturn Roe v….
Research-Driven Policy Can Reduce Incarceration Rates Prison reform is a bipartisan issue that many Arkansans support; however policymakers frequently pass inadequate or harmful legislation that contributes to increased incarceration. Additionally,…
Responsible Arkansans, including gun owners, support gun reform. But Arleg cares more about power than people. Every Arkansan deserves the freedom to be safe from gun violence—especially our kids. But…
Arkansas has some new voter laws, and it can be hard to find current info as a voter. But don’t fret; we’ve got your back. The ACLU of Arkansas has…
Research-driven policy reduces crime. So how can our legislature do better? Arkansans are witnessing an uptick in violent crime. According to 2020 FBI statistics, the estimated number of violent crimes in Arkansas…
Connecting policy to Arkansans’ lives Generally speaking, many Arkansans are unaware of how government impacts their daily lives. When government is working, we don’t really notice— and that’s not bad….