The cornerstone of our democracy is our right to vote, and casting a ballot in America should never be daunting. Yet here in Arkansas, our elected officials would rather certain…
Across the country, people are getting back to “normal” thanks to the COVID vaccine. But Southern rural states are struggling to get people vaccinated. Arkansas is seeing an increase of…
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…