Sec. of State John Thurston rejected the Arkansas Abortion Amendment based on a paperwork error, but women’s health advocates are not going away without a fight.
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The Faithlessness of Our Fathers: Reflections on Louisiana’s Ten Commandments bill
On June 19, Jeff Landry, the Republican governor of Louisiana, signed into law House Bill No. 71, requiring the display of the ten commandments in all public classrooms in Louisiana. […]
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Inconsequential News Quiz: The ‘cheeks are in the mail’ edition
The Inconsequential News Quiz returns! See how well you’ve been paying attention to recent news around the Natural State.
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Why the governor’s appointments matter
Sanders’ political appointments stir the culture war pot.
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Rapert’s belligerent performance puts junior high boys to shame during State Library Board meeting
Former state Sen. Jason Rapert was repeatedly rude to other members of the State Library Board Friday. In turn, the board rejected his proposals.
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Rapert at odds with other Sanders appointee on State Library Board
Rapert draws an unlikely foe on the State Library Board: Sanders’ only other appointee to the panel.
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Rapert pledges to keep advocating for book censorship as next library board meeting nears
Jason Rapert says he will try at future State Library Board meetings to defund libraries who violate the spirit of a state censorship law. But first, he wants to read the books on the naughty list.
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Jason Rapert demands removal of books he dislikes from Arkansas libraries
From a graphic novel version of “The Handmaid’s Tale” to Rupi Kaur’s popular “Milk and Honey,” Jason Rapert wants them gone.
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Policing libraries, aka book banning, moves a step further in Arkansas
A letter has gone out to libraries asking if they have certain books available to minors — books that library board member Jason Rapert doesn’t like. So, apparently, you shouldn’t like them either.
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Conway School Board candidates file finance reports; Milburn leads in donations
Conway School Board candidate Bill Milburn leads all other candidates in fundraising. He’s running against incumbent Trey Geier. Two other candidates are vying for another board seat.