This crowd has gathered inside Second Baptist Church in Little Rock to watch the unveiling of a statue of civil rights leader Daisy Bates in Washington D.C.

Mrs. Bates is only the third Black woman to be honored in Statuary Hall.

Story later today for Arkansas Advocate

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So, it's illegal to get my 15 year old's lip pierced in the state of Arkansas, even with parental consent.

But the state has no problem forcing her to carry a child to term and become a teenager mother.

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Every time I see Jason Rapert talk about 'nasty' books ... I keep hearing Janet Jackson. Gimme a beat!
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The #vouchers crowd & their big-money backers are, to no one's surprise, spreading disinformation about the #AREducationalRightsAmendment . The amendment does NOT affect the $50K starting salary for teachers set out in LEARNS. And teachers aren't unionized in #Arkansas .
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Christian nationalist Jason Rapert calls on legislature to dissolve State Library Board (to which he was appointed by Gov. Sanders just 5 months ago) after board refuses to strip funding from libraries that offer books he calls 'nasty.'
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Other folks just might take a hint, there, Jason Rapert. Know your place, dude. #arpx

Do you believe higher standards & more resources for #Arkansas students will improve our state? Then we’ve got an amendment for you!

#AREducationalRightsAmendment = Stronger #Education = Stronger Arkansas.

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It is said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Eek! 😱

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Arkansas high school student joins lawsuit to protect women's privacy and save women's sports. #arpx

🧵During last week’s visit to the Capitol, I spent most of my time in the AR Senate where colleagues said goodbye to Sen. Linda Chesterfield who’s stepping down after 20 years of service.

She thanked her husband, colleagues, staff and the press. (1/6)

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Do you support guaranteed, free, voluntary pre-K for all 3- and 4-year-olds in #Arkansas ? Then we’ve got an amendment for you!

#AREducationalRightsAmendment expands services that support student success.

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#arpx #arleg Tractor Supply Co. ups investment, dedicates new Maumelle facility with a chainsaw cutting (of course) > talkbusiness.net/2024/05/tracto…

There’s a lot happening today all over Arkansas!
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$20m in federal money is being awarded in Arkansas to equip and train new nurses. The latest from me - #arpx kuaf.com/show/ozarks-at…

#AREducationalRightsAmendment doesn’t change #Arkansas ’s school choice law. Instead, it builds on choice by guaranteeing vital services for ALL of our students. Choice with services #ForARKids !
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Group that pushed #vouchers on #Arkansas dismisses wrap-around services for students living in poverty (guaranteed by the #AREducationalRightsAmendment ) as an expensive 'welfare program' - when vouchers are a much more expensive 'welfare' program for well-off parents.
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Do you support expanding wrap-around educational services for #Arkansas kids living in poverty? Then we’ve got an amendment for you!

#AREducationalRightsAmendment expands services that support student success.

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Imagine – #education reform that benefits EVERY child in #Arkansas ! If you agree, join the movement #ForARKids .
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Imagine – education reform that benefits EVERY child in #Arkansas ! If you agree, join the movement #ForARKids .
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Well now we know why Dan Sullivan didn't try to mess with the final PBS vote in the Senate - his wife just received a nod to oversee Arkansas PBS.

Favors for her friends, never any for every day Arkansans.

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