Sep 10, 2020 | Let's Talk Local Politics
We are proud to support these progressive women candidates for office this year. You can learn more about our candidates here. We are contributing $100,000 to support progressive women candidates this election cycle, in honor of the 100-year anniversary of...
Aug 1, 2020 | Let's Talk Local Politics
This election year, we have the chance to fill more seats in Arkansas with progressive women than ever before. And we need YOU to help us make sure that happens! In lieu of our traditional fundraiser this year, we are launching a fabulous fundraising project that will...
Jul 13, 2020 | Let's Talk Local Politics
You may associate Justices of the Peace (JPs) with performing marriage ceremonies, but their impact extends well beyond officiating weddings. JPs make up a county’s quorum court, the legislative body of county government, which means JPs serve as representatives of...
Jun 19, 2020 | Let's Talk Local Politics
June 19, 2020, “Juneteenth,” commemorates a historical, pivotal day in Arkansas and across the country—the freeing of enslaved African-Americans in our land. And while we honor this occasion, it’s especially important to recognize there are systems in place that still...
Jun 19, 2020 | Let's Talk Local Politics
U.S. Supreme Court blocks Trump from ending DACA. Statement from Daisy Bonilla, LCSW, Candidate for State Rep., District 93 “Today, the Supreme Court has sided with immigrant communities and has stopped Trump from ending DACA this year. Since 2012, DACA has...
May 14, 2020 | Let's Talk Local Politics
Arkansas boards and commissions are overwhelmingly male and always have been. Actually, they are overwhelmingly white male. According to Governor Hutchinson’s website, there are approximately 350 state boards and commissions. These are of varying importance, and the...
