Juneteenth is a celebration of the day enslaved peoples were told they could go free. On September 22, 1963, Abraham Lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation, announcing that all persons held…
Elected leaders have a very important job: passing laws that better the lives of those they represent. But the Arkansas Legislature abused their power in the 2021 General Session by…
Safe, habitable, affordable housing is the right of every Arkansan, but we’re constantly coming in last for protections for renters. The debate for habitability standards has been long and hard…
Groups Sue State; Fight for the Rights of Arkansas Voters Every Arkansas Voter has the right to make their voice heard. Our state motto is Regnat Populus, Latin for “the…
Talk with your lawmaker and get tossed into jail? Arleg has a glaring problem with abuse of power. Attorney and veteran Chris Attig shares his arleg experience with us.
Arkansas’ poverty rate is one of the highest in the nation. According to Talk Poverty, our state ranks 47 overall, and 48 for children experiencing poverty. Many of those children…
For AR People joins partner organizations to stand up for citizen-driven legislative campaigns and to fight for voters’ ballot initiative rights. Coalition Partners: League of Women Voters of Arkansas Arkansas…
For AR People and partner grassroots organizations to hose “Save AR Democracy” rally on the Capitol steps Tuesday, April 6th at noon.
Lanny Fite Runs Legislation to Roll Back State’s 2019 Solar Gains and Tie Hands of Public Service Commission Last legislative session, lawmakers passed the Solar Access Act, propelling Arkansas into…