AR: Social Justice
'Day on the Hill' in Arkansas calls for investment in families
Family advocates are at the State Capital for a "Day on the Hill" rally today, to voice their concerns to lawmakers about issues affecting Arkansans' …
Arkansans voters younger than 45 may change Natural State's politics
The youngest Arkansas voters could end up shifting the political landscape of the state and in the not-too-distant future. New data from the …
SSA Expands Outreach for SSI Benefits to Rural Communities
The Social Security Administration has taken a proactive step to bridge the gap between critical financial assistance and the people who may be eligib…
Arkansas Gets Serious About Fighting Antisemitism
Arkansas, like many other states, has not been immune to the recent wave of antisemitic acts and rhetoric, and the state is fighting back through …
Arkansas College Works to Retain Black Students In Higher Ed
A new report from the Lumina Foundation called "Level Up" report showed a steady decrease in enrollment and completion rates among Black students nati…
National Day of Racial Healing Means Weeklong Events for AR
Today is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s holiday, and tomorrow is the seventh annual National Day of Racial Healing. It's a call to action for racial …
Analysis: The Longer-Term Effects of AR's Lower Tax Rates
Arkansans will owe the state fewer tax dollars this year, due to tax cuts that have just gone into effect. The General Assembly met for some special …
Report: More than 81,000 Arkansans Can't Vote Due to Felony Convictions
Early voting is underway in Arkansas, but thousands of people here will not be able to vote in the midterms due to a past felony conviction. …
Arkansans Urged to Register on National Voter Registration Day
Ahead of the general election on November 8, there's an urgent push for voter registration in Arkansas. In 2020, 83% of Arkansas citizens reported …
AR Group Touts Benefits of Federal Student-Loan Forgiveness
A report from the Center for Responsible Lending says women with student loans to repay were hit hard by the pandemic. An Arkansas nonprofit wants …
MLK Day Caravan in AR to Focus on Inclusivity, Voting Rights
Today, activists in Little Rock host a "drive-through" interfaith prayer breakfast on Martin Luther King Junior Day, to honor the legacy of the civil-…
AR Group Petitioning to Overturn Congressional Redistricting Map
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- A voting-rights coalition is pushing to overturn Arkansas' new congressional maps approved by the state Legislature this month…