When my friend dialed the MyARnurse hotline, she expected scripted talking points against abortion. What she didn’t expect was the relentless interrogation. “I think I might be pregnant,” she told…
Guest written by Christian Adcock, Voting Rights and Public Policy Specialist for Disability Rights Arkansas Disability Rights Arkansas (DRA) is an independent nonprofit organization designated to provide legal and advocacy…
The morning of February 11 dawned cold, grey, and raining. In hindsight, it predicted what was to come. The Senate State Agencies and Governmental Affairs committee gaveled into session at…
By Legislative Intern Phoenix Vu Arkansas is the most food-insecure state in the country. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Natural State had an average food insecurity rate…
Several Arkansas House members do a 180 on affirmative action. Was it because Sarah said so? You may think that our state leaders think critically, act independently, and represent the…
For many Arkansans, discovering a pregnancy can bring a whirlwind of emotions—joy, fear, uncertainty. When a woman is pregnant, she deserves honest, transparent, and medically accurate care. But in Arkansas,…
Today, the Arkansas House Education Committee voted to advance HB1180, the “Baby Olivia Act.” This bill would mandate anti-choice propaganda to be taught in Arkansas classrooms, disguised as science. The…
We’re back with a review of last week at the Capitol and a glance at the Week 4 to come. Week 3 in Review SB3: Last week, the Senate passed…
Weeks 1 and 2 of the 2025 general session are in the books! How’s everybody doing? Hanging in there? Here’s a few things we’re watching. Lobbyists Organizational meetings for standing…
The Arkansas legislature is aiming to provide some real indoctrination to our classrooms. House Bill 1180, deceptively titled the “Baby Olivia Act,” is a Trojan horse for anti-abortion propaganda. This…