Sometimes we cannot believe the words that come out of lawmakers’ mouths, and week six of the Arkansas General Assembly was one of those times. Senate Judiciary bullies constituents, lacks…
SJR4 would establish a top-two system in which all candidates appear on one ballot, regardless of political party Name a bigger bugaboo for US Senator Tom Cotton (and his in-state…
Senate Bill 206 would require school board candidates to select a political party School board elections are some of the last nonpartisan races in our state, and for good reason….
Week four was another weird one with a lot to cover. Let’s dive in. Still waiting on the Governor’s ed bill After three full weeks, lawmakers have yet to file…
For AR People is thrilled that the people of Arkansas joined together to defeat Issue 2 — a legislative referendum that would have endangered our right to direct democracy. This…
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…
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…
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…