Subscribe
Get a daily digest of the latest news delivered straight to your inbox.
State
GOP 2nd District Elects Biennial Officers
Delegates vote "preferred" slate
By Arkansas 1st |
The Republican 2nd Congressional District elected the following “preferred” slate of officers for the next…
Kitty Barf 11: Kitty Can’t Read
The Gestae of the RPA
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
This column was spawned by a realization of how much my children’s cat and the…
How Unconstitutionally Low Can You Go?: HB1773
News and Analysis on the 2025 Legislative Session
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
NEWS. March 13, 2025, from Little Rock. Representative Wayne Long is running a bill to…
The Need for Partisanship in Judicial Races: HJR1015 and SJR13
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
John Brummett, my favorite liberal columnist with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, recently disparaged the notion of…
Week 8 of the Arkansas General Assembly – Capitol Report
Arkansas 1st Reports
By Kandi Cox |
CAPITOL UPDATE ALERT! We’re wrapping up Week 8 of the Arkansas General Assembly, and we’ve…
America’s Truckers Under Fire: The Fight for Safe Roads & Fair Policies
Arkansas 1st Reports
By Kandi Cox |
In this episode of Arkansas 1st Reports, host Kandi Cox sits down with Harvey Beech,…
Motorsports & Elections Bills: Updates
LIVE Episode 5
By Saline County Hardliners |
Hey, Hardliners! Hardliners Update! Breaking Down the Latest Legislative Bills & Racing Updates 🏁 Special…
Who Is Elbridge Colby?
Influential defense hawk Senator Tom Cotton has heartburn
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
Republished from RedWingPost.Substack.com Elbridge Colby, President Trump’s nominee as the Pentagon’s undersecretary of defense for…
Does Fort Smith School Board President Dalton Person Think The 1rst Amendment Is A Suggestion….Breakdown Of The Lawsuit
By Jimmie Cavin |
On February 24th I broke the news to you that a lawsuit had been filed…
State Police and Prosecutors Vow to More Aggressively Prosecute Those Who Flee
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
March 1, 2025. The Arkansas State Police and a number of prosecuting attorneys met at…
Kitty Barf 10: Breanne Barf
The Gestae of the RPA
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
This column was spawned by a realization of how much my children’s cat and the…
An End to All Slavery: HJR1002
News and Analysis on the 2025 Legislative Session
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
NEWS. The 2025 legislative session continues, and this article deals with a proposed constitutional amendment….
City of Fort Smith Admits Mayor’s Illegal Use Of Funds….Judge Signs Order
By Jimmie Cavin |
As many of you know, I fight corruption in Government across our State. Often times…
House Education Committee Afraid of Free Speech
SB90 pushed again, but should be heard on Thursday
By Missy Bosch |
Edits are being made as we speak to Senate Bill 90, which requires all school…
Paper Promises: Is Governor Sarah Sanders Really Fighting for Election Integrity?
Despite Public Support for Paper Ballots, Governor Sanders’ Actions Tell a Different Story
By Jennifer Lancaster |
Over the weekend of February 22, 2025, at CPAC, Governor Sarah Sanders participated in a…
Arkansans Demand a Voice at School Board Meetings
And how non-profit agencies are fighting against SB90
By Missy Bosch |
On Tuesday, February 25th, pay attention to who speaks “against” or “on” SB90, allowing public…
President Trump Talks Paper Ballots
Calls Out Governor Sanders at the White House
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
President Trump on Friday called out Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders by name during his…
Vilonia Firefighter Arrested On Sexual Assault Of A Minor.
By Jimmie Cavin |
An Arrest Affidavit for Vilonia Firefighter Lieutenant Joshua Andrew Gipson was issued on February 18th….
Felix Curry Files Lawsuit Against Fort Smith Schools Superintendent Terry Morawski For Illegally Removing Him As Head Coach
Dominic Mirocke poised to be approved to replace Curry as Head Coach.
By Jimmie Cavin |
On December 11th of last year, I brought you the story of Fort Smith Northside…
How Do You Get A Criminal Charge Dismissed In Lonoke County ?….Maybe Payoff The Deputy Who Arrested You ?
Was she really that dumb to use Cash App ?....Yes….She was.
By Jimmie Cavin |
In early January of this year, Jacob Imus contacted me about a Domestic Violence incident…
Kitty Barf 8: The Way of the Kitty
The Gestae of the RPA
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
Back again for more comparisons to the Republican Party of Arkansas (RPA) and my kids’…
State Senator Reginald Murdock Takes In Over $1.5 Million From Forrest City School District
By Jimmie Cavin |
Murdock is the owner and President of Murdock Enterprises. Records show that from 2002 through…
Who Gives a Duck? HB1417
News and Analysis on the 2025 Legislative Session
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
NEWS. The 2025 legislative session is underway, and I promise you, this is not satire….
System of Negligence
A glimpse of bullying inside Cabot School District (Part 2 of 2)
By Missy Bosch |
Personal Note: I love my city and every single teacher, para, and building staff member…
Facts About The Fumble In The Senate Committee….The Baby Olivia Act
Conservatives Left Shaking Their Heads
By Jimmie Cavin |
After passing the House, HB110 “The Baby Olivia Act” was presented yesterday in the Senate…
Kitty Barf 7: Kitty Makes a Mess
The Gestae of the RPA
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
This column compares the Republican Party of Arkansas (RPA) to my kids’ weird cat. Kitty…
System of Negligence
Arkansas schools’ systematic disregard of bullying laws (Part 1 of 2)
By Missy Bosch |
Bullying is an epidemic in K-12 schools. After parents detailed their horror stories of schools…
Ignoring Garland County MAGA Voters
GOP Shoves In New Officers
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
Arkansas Republican Party power struggles continue into 2025 as Governor Sanders, GOP lawmakers, and legacy…
Why President Trump Isn’t Wrong about Dismantling the US Department of Education
Let states control education
By Missy Bosch |
The United States ranked #1 in education before the creation of the Department of Education…
Saline County Concerns on New Ordinance 2025
Yesterday the Saline County internet was in a uproar over a proposed Animal Control ordinance pertaining to leash laws for dogs
By Kevan Bradshaw |
Yesterday the Saline County internet was in a uproar over a proposed Animal Control ordinance…
AG Tim Griffin Dismisses Charges Against Cabot Businessman Nathan Pruss
By Jimmie Cavin |
So, if someone robbed a Bank….Was caught, arrested and charged but they then gave the…
Local Politics, Legislature, Constitutional Amendments, Etc.
LIVE Episode 2
By Saline County Hardliners |
Hey, Hardliners! Tonight it’s just us LIVE — Kevan and Keith — talking local politics,…
Forrest City Coach Under Arkansas State Police Investigation
By Jimmie Cavin |
Last month on December 26th I brought you a story involving Forrest City School District, (FCSD),…
Library Porn, Big Spill on AI & Big Announcement
Episode 12
By Saline County Hardliners |
Hey Hardliners! Sorry about the delay but we at Arkansas 1st News have been doing…
Fort Smith Superintendent Thumbs Nose At Grievance Process….Moves Ahead With Plan To Hire New Coach
By Jimmie Cavin |
Back on December 11th I brought you the story of Fort Smith Northside Head Football…
System of Silence
How some Arkansas schools shield abusers and silence victims
By Missy Bosch |
Sexual assault and bullying are on the rise in schools across the nation. Stories of…
Blanket Immunity for Medical Staff Heads to House Committee
By Missy Bosch |
Tomorrow, January 21st, at 10 am, HR1168 titled “An Act to Provide Criminal Immunity for…
Video Shows City Of Hoxie Pumping Raw Sewage Into Creek
By Jimmie Cavin |
Hoxie, a town of 2,600, is located in Northeast Arkansas’ Lawrence County. The Mayor of…
Marching for Life
A Call to Action for Sanctity of Life Month
By Kandi Cox |
January is Sanctity of Life Month—a time to unite our voices and affirm the God-given…
A Terrible Bill Attempting to End Free Speech: HB1141
News and Analysis on the 2025 Legislative Session
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
NEWS. January 15, 2025, in Little Rock. The 2025 legislative session is underway. Until now,…
Federal Judge Rules Conservative Library Laws Unconstitutional
Episode 11
By Saline County Hardliners |
Hey Hardliners! WARNING: GRAPHIC SEXUAL CONTENT In a recent development that has stirred our local…
No Records Of License Or Waiver For Nine Forrest City Teachers / Coaches
By Jimmie Cavin |
Recently I reported on Forrest City School District, (FCSD), Basketball Coach Kobe Wilson being armed…
Update On Sudden Resignation of Supreme Court Employee
News and Analysis
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
Note: This story was originally published on December 12, 2024, to this website’s now deactivated…
Lawsuit Claims Tontitown Mayor Angela Russell Used City Funds To Pay Personal Attorney Fees….Gotta Be A Rule Against That.
By Jimmie Cavin |
A small community in Northern Washington County, Tontitown, is well known for its rich Italian…
It Is Illegal To Carry A Gun On Public School Grounds In Arkansas….Or is it ?
Criminal Attorney Whitfield Hyman Says No
By Jimmie Cavin |
Recently I wrote an article about a public-school basketball coach carrying a gun at the…
The Playground that is the Arkansas Supreme Court Dives to New Depths for the New Year
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
The Arkansas Supreme Court has been embroiled in drama for quite some time now. However,…
Forrest City Coach With Gun Part II…Uncovering The Cover Up
West Memphis PD can no longer cover Coach Wilson.
By Jimmie Cavin |
On December 26th I brought you the story of Forrest City School District Coach Kobe…
Kitty Barf 5: Kitty Did It Again
The Gestae of the RPA
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
This column compares important actions of the State GOP (RPA) to my children’s cat when…
Forrest City Freshman Basketball Coach Armed With Gun While Coaching Game….Cover Up Fails.
By Jimmie Cavin |
You know, I never dreamed I would be reporting on a Public-School Basketball Coach…
Kitty Barf: Have A Very Kitty Christmas
The Gestae of the RPA (SPECIAL EDITION)
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
This column normally discusses important matters of state GOP politics by comparing the actions of…
Arkansas Senators Snag Key Spots in 119th Congress Committees
Senators Boozman & Cotton will make news, for sure
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
Listen to this post: 50 states, 100 Senators. Republicans hold a slim majority in…
Kitty Barf: Kitty Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Rules
The Gestae of the RPA
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
Have you ever wondered what makes kitty barf? If you google it, there are a…
The RPA Cabal
The gang that can't shoot straight
By Jack Sotallaro |
Never let it be said that the Republican Party of Arkansas (RPA) has one shred…
Fort Smith Mayor George McGill Is His Own Favorite Charity
By Jimmie Cavin |
Fort Smith attorneys Joey McCutchen, Stephen Napurano and I partner up to take on corruption…
Termination Of Coach Curry – Just How Black & White Is It ?
My Apples-to-Apples Comparison.
By Jimmie Cavin |
This is the 4th in a series of articles I have written concerning the termination…
Fort Smith School Board…Dishonest ? Unethical ? Incompetent ? All Three ?
By Jimmie Cavin |
The actions by the Fort Smith School Board at their meeting last night is best…
Who do you think you are?
An open letter to RPA and elected officials
By Jack Sotallaro |
We’re posting this on Arkansas 1st News, and then on Arkansas Political Blog, as the content…
Push Comes to Shove
RPA falsifies elector certification
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
From the day of the 2024 Republican State Convention, the RPA Chair and staff have…
Shnaekel, Cox: After the RPA State Meeting
Episode 9
By Saline County Hardliners |
Arkansas 1st Saline Hardliners
UPDATE – Fort Smith Northside Coach Felix Curry….District Violated State Law In Reassignment
By Jimmie Cavin |
Two days ago, we at Arkansas 1st News broke the story that Northside Head Football…
Document Reveals More Corruption In The Republican Party Of Arkansas….Searcy County Committee Member Margot Herzl At The Center
By Jimmie Cavin |
If you are saying, “Jimmie you sure do write about the RPA a lot.”….Well that’s…
Charlie Kirk Targets Boozman as a "Red State Senator"
Senator Boozman meets with Pete Hegseth
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
Senator Boozman meets with Pete Hegseth
Fort Smith Northside’s Felix Curry Terminated As Head Football Coach Without Reason
District Silent So Far....A Lot Of Questions
By Jimmie Cavin |
District Silent So Far….A Lot Of Questions
Arkansas 1st News Exclusive: The Republican Party of Arkansas Winter State Meeting – A Tale of Two Votes
By Kandi Cox |
The Republican Party of Arkansas (RPA) Winter State Meeting brought a mixture of familiar faces…
Is the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission Smoking What They Regulate?
By Jimmie Cavin |
Residents File Lawsuit
Arkansas National Guard Colonel Derald Neugebauer….Conduct Unbecoming?
By Jimmie Cavin |
Solicited Political Hit On Faulkner County Sheriff
Did You Get A Year-End $1,000.00 Bonus?…. the Beebe City Council Did
By Jimmie Cavin |
City Council Approves Giving Themselves Year End Bonus.
Two Lawsuits Filed Against Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
News and Analysis
Arkansas State Supreme Court Ruling
By Jimmie Cavin |
A Double-Edged Sword Allowing Political Weaponization?
Into the Muck and Drama: Saline County and the RPA
Episode 8
By Saline County Hardliners |
Hey Hardliners! We are back — now with our Arkansas 1st News cebut. You know…
Arkansas Times Accused of Plagiarizing Local News Outlet
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
News and Analysis
Do You Want to Know What Happened in the Meeting on Monday Where Jennifer Lancaster & Over 200 People Were Kicked Out of the RPA?
By Jimmie Cavin |
Buckle up because Jennifer and I are about to tell you. Start – Why this…
2 Nominees Challenge Republican Party Chair
Shnaekel and Herzl give their perspective on Party affairs
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
Schnaekel and Herzl give their perspective on Party affairs
Guillotine Falls On Trump Conservative Members Of The Republican Party Of Arkansas
By Jimmie Cavin |
Plea for help from Governor Ignored
Documents Reveal Plan To Remove Over 200 Members From the Republican Party of Arkansas
By Jimmie Cavin |
On Friday, Arkansas 1st News broke the story that RPA Chairman Joseph Wood and the…
Hearing Finds Vilonia School District Violated a Student’s Rights Under IDEA, the “Individuals With Disabilities in Education Act”
By Jimmie Cavin |
Kira Livingston never dreamed she would have to battle for her daughter’s education Rights but…
What’s Best for the Republican Party of Arkansas: Principles or Power?
By Kandi Cox |
In a time of political turbulence, the Republican Party of Arkansas faces a critical question:…
Have You Ever Seen a Sheriff & Prosecutor Sued For Enforcing the Law?
By Jimmie Cavin |
That’s exactly what a crypto mining company by the name Newrays One LLC has done…
A Case Of Deadly Abuse at the North Little Rock Animal Shelter
By Jimmie Cavin |
Blunt Force Trauma – Refers to injury of the body by forceful impact, falls, or…
Fort Smith School District's Administration Takes 2-Day $30,000 Retreat … But Who's Learning To Read?
By Jimmie Cavin |
Records show Superintendent Terry Morawski splurge spending $29,516.42 of Taxpayer money to take his Administration…
Jennifer Lancaster….Unchained
By Jimmie Cavin |
For all of you interested in State Republican Party issues this is a must. Jennifer…
RPA Elections: Who’s Running?
A large slate of hopefuls
By Arkansas 1st |
On December 7, the Republican Party of Arkansas (RPA) State Committee votes on officers for…
Elections: They’re Not Over Yet
Republicans now elect officers for county, District, and state positions
By Jennifer Lancaster |
After so much hard work, the end of the two-year General Election cycle is a…
Kill the Messenger?
It's about power, trust, and transparency
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
Everyone knows there’s an ongoing war between grassroots Republican voters and the Party establishment in Arkansas —…
UPDATE – Malinowski / ASP Lawsuit
By Jimmie Cavin |
If you remember I have done an extensive investigation into the ATF raid that ended…
Visiting with Mike Schnaekel
Candidate for Chairman of the Republican Party of Arkansas
By Jimmie Cavin |
My conversation with Mike Shnaekel who is running against Joseph Wood for the Chairman of…
National
Thoughts from Alexis de Tocqueville
Are we hearing righteousness preached from the pulpits of this country?
By Jack Sotallaro |
I am an inveterate note taker. Whenever I stumble across something I think I can…
The War for America
Gonna be a heck of a ride
By Jack Sotallaro |
I believe the far left (I call them communists) in our government openly declared themselves….
The Absolute Best Rule of Government
A Government that Gives You Everything, Can Take Everything Away
By Judge Jim Troupis |
“A government big enough to give you everything, can take everything away.” Apocryphal words by…
The State of the World
A short essay on nothing and everything
By Jack Sotallaro |
There’s a holdup in the Bronx, Brooklyn’s broken out in fights, There’s a traffic jam…
Who Is Elbridge Colby?
Influential defense hawk Senator Tom Cotton has heartburn
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
Republished from RedWingPost.Substack.com Elbridge Colby, President Trump’s nominee as the Pentagon’s undersecretary of defense for…
Just a Quick Note
What we think about the media, the Democrats, and Ukraine
By Jack Sotallaro |
What we saw when Zelenskyy opened his mouth and inserted his foot was brought to…
Website Bingo Winner
What Website should I visit today?
By Judge Jim Troupis |
Each morning my day begins with a bit of website bingo—searching about for interesting takes…
Hoosiers Visits the Whitehouse
A Reality Check Comes to the Ukraine (and the World)
By Judge Jim Troupis |
In a surreal moment, diplomacy evaporated and a new, and yet very old, reality was…
It’s Girl Scout Cookies Time!
But, will your family stock up?
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
It’s that time of year when those cookies begin to pop up around our neighborhoods…
President Trump Talks Paper Ballots
Calls Out Governor Sanders at the White House
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
President Trump on Friday called out Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders by name during his…
The Week that Was
A Golden Chainsaw Goes to Work
By Judge Jim Troupis |
Put two billionaires in a room and what do you get? Right, you get…
Secret Proceedings Stymie President Trump
Such Proceedings Violate Basic Principles of American Justice
By Judge Jim Troupis |
by Judge James Troupis, Retired Circuit Court Judge How…
System of Negligence
A glimpse of bullying inside Cabot School District (Part 2 of 2)
By Missy Bosch |
Personal Note: I love my city and every single teacher, para, and building staff member…
System of Negligence
Arkansas schools’ systematic disregard of bullying laws (Part 1 of 2)
By Missy Bosch |
Bullying is an epidemic in K-12 schools. After parents detailed their horror stories of schools…
Why President Trump Isn’t Wrong about Dismantling the US Department of Education
Let states control education
By Missy Bosch |
The United States ranked #1 in education before the creation of the Department of Education…
System of Silence
How some Arkansas schools shield abusers and silence victims
By Missy Bosch |
Sexual assault and bullying are on the rise in schools across the nation. Stories of…
Stars of the 2025 Inauguration Ceremony
LIVE from Washington DC on Inauguration Day
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
Here are the five biggest stars of the 2025 Inauguration Ceremony. 5. William Jefferson Clinton….
Goodbye Joe
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
NEWS and ANALYSIS NEWS. Joe Biden gave his farewell address from the Oval Office yesterday. …
House Votes to Ban Males from Female Sports
By Jennifer Lancaster |
The United States House of Representatives passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports…
U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Trans Meds for Tennessee Minors
GENDER IDEOLOGY & THE NATURAL STATE
By C. Crumpton |
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on December 4th in United States v. Skrmetti, a…
Title IX Victory
Female Athletes are Again Protected Under the Law
By Jennifer Lancaster |
A federal court has delivered a pivotal ruling that safeguards the privacy and fairness of…
Democrat Lawmakers Eye Social Security COLA
Would CPI-E vs. CPI-W result in larger yearly increases?
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
Arkansans are eagerly looking for major changes in our government promised by President Donald Trump…
Arkansas Senators Snag Key Spots in 119th Congress Committees
Senators Boozman & Cotton will make news, for sure
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
Listen to this post: 50 states, 100 Senators. Republicans hold a slim majority in…
Charlie Kirk Interviews Matt Gaetz
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
Matt and Ginger Gaetz are in Phoenix for AmericaFest (AmFest) 2024. The Gaetzes attended a…
Kari Lake Expresses Excitement and Honor In Joining Trump Administration
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
Kari Lake took the stage in the afternoon of the third day of Turning Point’s…
Turning Point Details Its 2024 Get Out The Vote Effort.
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
AmericaFest (AmFest) 2024 started its third day with a series of presentations about issues affecting…
Harmeet Dhillon Talks Her Vision as Head of DOJ’s Civil Rights Division
A Civil Right to Election Integrity?
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
Harmeet Dhillon made an appearance at America Fest (AmFest) 2024, the annual event hosted by…
Donald Trump, Jr, Steve Bannon, Tucker Carlson, and Others Kick off America Fest
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
America Fest (AmFest) 2024 kicked off on December 19, 2024, in Phoenix. The group draws…
Johnson Pulls Christmas Tree Omnibus
Voters, Trump, DOGE Clamor for Change
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
Yesterday’s public outcry from voters, “the DOGE brothers,” and President Donald Trump against the woke,…
What’s in Speaker Johnson’s Failed Christmas Omnibus?
Lawmakers couldn't "read the bill" but social media users did
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
It didn’t take long for the public to learn that Republican Speaker Mike Johnson’s Congress…
Federal Judge Stops Corporate Transparency Act Reporting
Nationwide injunction leaves small businesses hanging for now
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
Nationwide injunction leaves small businesses hanging for now
Congressman Hill to Head House Financial Services Committee
As Chair Hill will oversee cryptocurrency regulation in the U.S.
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
As Chair, will oversee cryptocurrency regulation in the U.S.
Corporate Transparency Act Looms Over Small Businesses
Court cases going down to the wire for January 1 deadline
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
UPDATE: Now, financial filings are NOT due by January 1
Charlie Kirk Targets Boozman as a "Red State Senator"
Senator Boozman meets with Pete Hegseth
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
Senator Boozman meets with Pete Hegseth
Check It Out: Charlie Kirk To Visit Arkansas
"Give Trump His Cabinet" tour to "encourage" red state Senators
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
“Give Trump His Cabinet” tour to “encourage” red state Senators
America’s Honey Badger
By Jack Sotallaro |
Steven Bannon’s voice resonates, even when he was locked up! Almost every American knows his name, but who is Steven K. Bannon?
Opinion
FOIA Face-Off
TWO SENATORS PROPOSE CHANGES TO FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
By C. Crumpton |
Arkansas Senate Bills 227 and 376 (SB227, SB376) propose changes to the Arkansas Freedom of…
Kitty Barf 11: Kitty Can’t Read
The Gestae of the RPA
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
This column was spawned by a realization of how much my children’s cat and the…
The Need for Partisanship in Judicial Races: HJR1015 and SJR13
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
John Brummett, my favorite liberal columnist with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, recently disparaged the notion of…
Thoughts from Alexis de Tocqueville
Are we hearing righteousness preached from the pulpits of this country?
By Jack Sotallaro |
I am an inveterate note taker. Whenever I stumble across something I think I can…
How To Make Drag Queens Mad Without Trying….Turns Out It’s Pretty Easy
A story of how I pissed off about every Drag Queen in the State.
By Jimmie Cavin |
Last Thursday March 10th, I posted about how that day a House Committee Chairwoman took…
The War for America
Gonna be a heck of a ride
By Jack Sotallaro |
I believe the far left (I call them communists) in our government openly declared themselves….
Representative Wayne Long….Conservative To Cottonmouth
By Jimmie Cavin |
At the Swamp we call the State Capitol we expect Cottonmouths like Representative David Ray…
The Absolute Best Rule of Government
A Government that Gives You Everything, Can Take Everything Away
By Judge Jim Troupis |
“A government big enough to give you everything, can take everything away.” Apocryphal words by…
Lent–A Powerful Reminder
Or, How a Greek-Irish-Catholic Celebrates the Season
By Judge Jim Troupis |
Lent, the most important Christian season of the year, officially began yesterday. With all the…
The State of the World
A short essay on nothing and everything
By Jack Sotallaro |
There’s a holdup in the Bronx, Brooklyn’s broken out in fights, There’s a traffic jam…
Just a Quick Note
What we think about the media, the Democrats, and Ukraine
By Jack Sotallaro |
What we saw when Zelenskyy opened his mouth and inserted his foot was brought to…
Website Bingo Winner
What Website should I visit today?
By Judge Jim Troupis |
Each morning my day begins with a bit of website bingo—searching about for interesting takes…
Hoosiers Visits the Whitehouse
A Reality Check Comes to the Ukraine (and the World)
By Judge Jim Troupis |
In a surreal moment, diplomacy evaporated and a new, and yet very old, reality was…
Propaganda, RPA Style
(using misleading information to influence public opinion or behavior)
By Jack Sotallaro |
Just a short note to voice my ongoing displeasure with the Republican Party of Arkansas…
BATFE
By Jack Sotallaro |
I am a gun owner, aficionado, and rabid supporter of the 2nd Amendment. I’ve seen,…
Kitty Barf 10: Breanne Barf
The Gestae of the RPA
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
This column was spawned by a realization of how much my children’s cat and the…
An End to All Slavery: HJR1002
News and Analysis on the 2025 Legislative Session
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
NEWS. The 2025 legislative session continues, and this article deals with a proposed constitutional amendment….
Paper Promises: Is Governor Sarah Sanders Really Fighting for Election Integrity?
Despite Public Support for Paper Ballots, Governor Sanders’ Actions Tell a Different Story
By Jennifer Lancaster |
Over the weekend of February 22, 2025, at CPAC, Governor Sarah Sanders participated in a…
Kitty Barf 9: Timmy Barf
The Gestae of the RPA
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
This column was spawned by a realization of how much my children’s cat and the…
Sometimes You Get What You Deserve
But Karma is Always Entertaining
By Jack Sotallaro |
I hear a lot of people – mostly Democrats but there are some Republicans –…
The Week that Was
A Golden Chainsaw Goes to Work
By Judge Jim Troupis |
Put two billionaires in a room and what do you get? Right, you get…
Global What?
A Blizzard Visits Arkansas
By Judge Jim Troupis |
Negative 3 degrees! Seriously? In Arkansas? I left my ice fishing gear in Wisconsin. As…
Here I Go Again
I’m still mad
By Jack Sotallaro |
I don’t like Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Not one little bit. When she came back…
George Washington: Celebrating Greatness
By Judge Jim Troupis |
There is something odd about celebrating Presidents Day—as if we are to celebrate all Presidents…
I’m Mad
You should be too
By Jack Sotallaro |
I’m mad, mad as can be. If I typed with my pinky out you’d say…
The Week That Was
AI and Defense—The Times They Are a-Changin'
By Judge Jim Troupis |
Bob Dylan wrote “Times they are A-Changin’” in the 1960’s. And he was right about…
Restaurant Review: Brave New Restaurant at Brunch
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
I am going to let you in on a little secret, just a small one—I…
Kitty Barf 8: The Way of the Kitty
The Gestae of the RPA
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
Back again for more comparisons to the Republican Party of Arkansas (RPA) and my kids’…
The Department of Agriculture
Should They Stay or Should They Go?
By Jack Sotallaro |
We repeat the last paragraphs of our article from last week, Need Versus Want, to…
Secret Proceedings Stymie President Trump
Such Proceedings Violate Basic Principles of American Justice
By Judge Jim Troupis |
by Judge James Troupis, Retired Circuit Court Judge How…
Senator Dan Sullivan Proposes Overhaul of Arkansas Library Governance
Senate Bills 181 and 184
By C. Crumpton |
Senator Dan Sullivan from District 20 in Jonesboro has introduced two bills aimed at transforming…
Kitty Barf 7: Kitty Makes a Mess
The Gestae of the RPA
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
This column compares the Republican Party of Arkansas (RPA) to my kids’ weird cat. Kitty…
An Unexpected Journey to Arkansas
“The Wrong Train May Often Lead to the Right Destination”
By Judge Jim Troupis |
As President Trump’s lawyer I could expect a call at any hour—the man never sleeps….
Obsession
It’s not cologne
By Jack Sotallaro |
Obsession can be defined as an excessive, persistent, or irrational preoccupation with an idea, feeling,…
Trump Is Working To Drain The Swamp In DC…Sanders Is Working To Expand It In AR
By Jimmie Cavin |
If you thought you were getting a Governor like President Trump when you voted for…
Need Versus Want
What Powers does the Constitution actually grant the Federal Government?
By Jack Sotallaro |
You’ll remember that in the post Living On Credit we closed saying “There are many…
Saline County Concerns on New Ordinance 2025
Yesterday the Saline County internet was in a uproar over a proposed Animal Control ordinance pertaining to leash laws for dogs
By Kevan Bradshaw |
Yesterday the Saline County internet was in a uproar over a proposed Animal Control ordinance…
Wind Energy and Other Stuff
By Jack Sotallaro |
We recently read an article by John Droz Jr. (aaprjohnobfsctd-6f1fe7@northnet.org) which he revised in 2023…
Benton Library: End the Threat to Innocence
EXPOSING BOB HERZFELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY'S OBSCENE BOOKS FOR KIDS AND TEENS
By C. Crumpton |
WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT This post features pictures, taken by the author, of books in the…
Arkansas HB1204: A Gift to Big Insurance, A Betrayal of Working Families
Joey McCutchen Tells You Why This Bill Puts Insurance Companies Over People.
By Jimmie Cavin |
The following is a statement that Fort Smith attorney and citizen advocate Joey McCutchen sent…
Rex Nelson Dislikes MAGA
Calls us the John Birch Society
By Jack Sotallaro |
In the January 29, 2025 issue of Camden News is an article by Rex Nelson…
Mark Milley
One Man Junta
By Jack Sotallaro |
This article is a partial update to one I wrote in September. You can find…
Living on Credit
By Jack Sotallaro |
Living on Credit Social Security payments are all borrowed money. The feds cleaned out the…
How Come?
Thoughts on the 2 Tiered Justice System.
By Jack Sotallaro |
How come people who protest at the Capitol in DC can go to jail for…
Incite Insight
By Jack Sotallaro |
Okay, a clever play on words, actually to be correct, homophones. Don’t want to incense…
Marching for Life
A Call to Action for Sanctity of Life Month
By Kandi Cox |
January is Sanctity of Life Month—a time to unite our voices and affirm the God-given…
Goodbye Joe
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
NEWS and ANALYSIS NEWS. Joe Biden gave his farewell address from the Oval Office yesterday. …
GOVLISH
That special language the government speaks
By Jack Sotallaro |
What is Govlish? In our opinion, it is the mutilation of the English language to…
A Terrible Bill Attempting to End Free Speech: HB1141
News and Analysis on the 2025 Legislative Session
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
NEWS. January 15, 2025, in Little Rock. The 2025 legislative session is underway. Until now,…
House Votes to Ban Males from Female Sports
By Jennifer Lancaster |
The United States House of Representatives passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports…
Male and Female
There can be only two
By Jack Sotallaro |
In Genesis 1:27 it says “So God created man in his own image, in the…
U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Trans Meds for Tennessee Minors
GENDER IDEOLOGY & THE NATURAL STATE
By C. Crumpton |
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on December 4th in United States v. Skrmetti, a…
State Senator Bryan King….Rebel With A Cause….The People
By Jimmie Cavin |
Senator King is a farmer in Carroll County. He represents District 28 which covers Carroll…
Corrupticians
There be evil here
By Jack Sotallaro |
To explain our title, Corrupticians is a portmanteau of the words “corrupt” and “politician”. Given…
Guarding Our Families Against Harmful Media Influences
Staying vigilant in the end of woke media
By Kevan Bradshaw |
Hey Hardliners, In my previous article, I discussed the bright future for wholesome movies in…
A Return of Wholesome Movies
The Bright Future of Conservative Cinema
By Kevan Bradshaw |
Hey, Hardliners! I’m branching out and taking a stab at writing. Something I’m excited to…
Making Politicians Honest
By Jack Sotallaro |
So, some other tools we’ll be talking about are term limits, regulations and reporting requirements…
DOPER
Is This Clickbait?
By Jack Sotallaro |
DOPER The Department of Political Enforcement Resolution Introduction to DOPER Looking out the window…
Hester Follows Sanders’ Lead on Prison Controversy?
Some Republican Senators push back, demand transparency
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
As Governor Sarah Sanders’ secret prison land purchase deal is becoming unraveled —thanks in part…
The Loyal Opposition
We say we're it, but are we?
By Jack Sotallaro |
According to my friendly neighborhood AI, “The Loyal Opposition is a term often used in…
New Year Random Thoughts
Clearing out my 2024 article idea file
By Jack Sotallaro |
I keep an idea file for articles. When I see something I believe I can…
Queen Sanders – An Opinion Piece From Guest Contributor Joey McCutchen
By Jimmie Cavin |
Joey McCutchen is a well-known accomplished attorney in Fort Smith. Along with being a Conservative,…
Kitty Barf 5: Kitty Did It Again
The Gestae of the RPA
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
This column compares important actions of the State GOP (RPA) to my children’s cat when…
I Have Met the Enemy
And they are us
By Jack Sotallaro |
In a too rare reflective moment, I wondered how it was possible for local politics…
H1-B
We wouldn't have if if we didn't need it.
By Jack Sotallaro |
Did you hear all the BS being thrown at Elon and Vivek about H1-B visa…
Kitty Barf: Have A Very Kitty Christmas
The Gestae of the RPA (SPECIAL EDITION)
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
This column normally discusses important matters of state GOP politics by comparing the actions of…
Lead, Follow, or Get Out of Our Way
By Jack Sotallaro |
Everyone knows (why did he use that old saw?) how I feel about the Governor,…
Kitty Barf: Kitty Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Rules
The Gestae of the RPA
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
Have you ever wondered what makes kitty barf? If you google it, there are a…
The Purple Party of Arkansas’s DEI Bill….As Clint Lancaster Would Say “A Toothless Tiger.”
By Jimmie Cavin |
On November 20th Senate Bill 3, (SB3), was filed by Jonesboro’s Purple Party State Senator…
The RPA Cabal
The gang that can't shoot straight
By Jack Sotallaro |
Never let it be said that the Republican Party of Arkansas (RPA) has one shred…
Any “R” is Better Than a “D”?
Some Republicans' actions speak louder
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
Republican voters’ insistence on following the Republican platform is a critical inflection point that predicts…
Arkansas’s Presidential Electors Meet
Six Votes Cast for President-elect Donald J. Trump
By Jennifer Lancaster |
Today was a historic moment as Arkansas’s six Presidential Electors convened in the Old Supreme…
The Curious Case of Rhonda Wood
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
Arkansas is widely viewed as a deep red State, even it is really purplish. Still,…
Hunter Biden’s Fortune Teller
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
My ability to predict Hunter’s future first came on a bitterly cold, snowy evening in…
Are Your "Smart" Appliances Spying on You?
Think not? Think again.
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
Think not? Think again.
Arkansas Legislature
FOIA Face-Off
TWO SENATORS PROPOSE CHANGES TO FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
By C. Crumpton |
Arkansas Senate Bills 227 and 376 (SB227, SB376) propose changes to the Arkansas Freedom of…
Government Overreach & the ‘Anti-Clint Lancaster Bills’
Arkansas 1st Reports
By Kandi Cox |
In this episode of Arkansas 1st Reviews, host Kandi Cox sits down with Clint Lancaster—Marine…
Kitty Barf 11: Kitty Can’t Read
The Gestae of the RPA
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
This column was spawned by a realization of how much my children’s cat and the…
How Unconstitutionally Low Can You Go?: HB1773
News and Analysis on the 2025 Legislative Session
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
NEWS. March 13, 2025, from Little Rock. Representative Wayne Long is running a bill to…
The Need for Partisanship in Judicial Races: HJR1015 and SJR13
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
John Brummett, my favorite liberal columnist with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, recently disparaged the notion of…
America’s Truckers Under Fire: The Fight for Safe Roads & Fair Policies
Arkansas 1st Reports
By Kandi Cox |
In this episode of Arkansas 1st Reports, host Kandi Cox sits down with Harvey Beech,…
Representative Wayne Long….Conservative To Cottonmouth
By Jimmie Cavin |
At the Swamp we call the State Capitol we expect Cottonmouths like Representative David Ray…
Bill Introduced to Expand Over-the-Counter Access to Ivermectin
Local Citizen Inspires Nationwide Movement
By Jennifer Lancaster |
Senator Alan Clark has introduced SB 189, a bill that has garnered national attention and…
Legislative Impact on Arkansas Motorsports
LIVE Episode 4
By Saline County Hardliners |
Hey, Hardliners! Hardliners Update! We’ve made an exciting change on this LIVE episode of Saline…
Week 7 General Assembly Capitol Report
Arkansas 1st Reports
By Kandi Cox |
In this episode of Arkansas 1st Reports, we bring you a fast-paced, 15-minute breakdown of…
Food Freedom & Medical Choice: Logan DuVall on Raw Milk, Ivermectin, and Naturopathy in Arkansas
Arkansas 1st Reports
By Kandi Cox |
In this episode of Arkansas 1st Reports, host Kandi Cox sits down with Logan DuVall,…
Are We Having Fun Yet? The Effort to Stifle Election Law in Arkansas
News and Analysis on the 2025 Legislative Session
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
NEWS and ANALYSIS. February 27, 2025, in Little Rock. NEWS. Senator Kim Hammer, also known…
Baby Olivia Act Betrayal….Is It Because I Refused To Play Senators Davis & English’s Game ???
By Jimmie Cavin |
Contrary to popular belief, not everyone in government is drawn to my clear charisma and…
House Education Committee Afraid of Free Speech
SB90 pushed again, but should be heard on Thursday
By Missy Bosch |
Edits are being made as we speak to Senate Bill 90, which requires all school…
Kitty Barf 9: Timmy Barf
The Gestae of the RPA
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
This column was spawned by a realization of how much my children’s cat and the…
Arkansans Demand a Voice at School Board Meetings
And how non-profit agencies are fighting against SB90
By Missy Bosch |
On Tuesday, February 25th, pay attention to who speaks “against” or “on” SB90, allowing public…
Libraries, Lawmakers, Challenging the Government & Kash Patel
LIVE Episode 3
By Saline County Hardliners |
Hey, Hardliners! We are back broadcasting LIVE this week with Arkansas 1st News Legislative Liaison…
Kitty Barf 8: The Way of the Kitty
The Gestae of the RPA
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
Back again for more comparisons to the Republican Party of Arkansas (RPA) and my kids’…
Who Gives a Duck? HB1417
News and Analysis on the 2025 Legislative Session
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
NEWS. The 2025 legislative session is underway, and I promise you, this is not satire….
Facts About The Fumble In The Senate Committee….The Baby Olivia Act
Conservatives Left Shaking Their Heads
By Jimmie Cavin |
After passing the House, HB110 “The Baby Olivia Act” was presented yesterday in the Senate…
Senator Dan Sullivan Proposes Overhaul of Arkansas Library Governance
Senate Bills 181 and 184
By C. Crumpton |
Senator Dan Sullivan from District 20 in Jonesboro has introduced two bills aimed at transforming…
Fighting for Pharmacy Freedom: HB1150 and the Battle Against Corporate PBMs
Arkansas 1st Reports
By Kandi Cox |
In this episode of Arkansas 1st Review, host Kandi Cox sits down with Blake…
Trump Is Working To Drain The Swamp In DC…Sanders Is Working To Expand It In AR
By Jimmie Cavin |
If you thought you were getting a Governor like President Trump when you voted for…
Will Arkansas Parents Finally Be Heard
SB90 heads to Senate Ed Committee next week to allow public comment at school board meetings
By Missy Bosch |
Arkansas school boards were stunned when parents voiced their outrage over forcing their children to…
Forcing Private Schools to Report to the State: HB1144
NEWS and ANALYSIS on the 2025 Legislative Session
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
February 2, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. NEWS. HB1144 was filed a few weeks ago…
Benton Library: End the Threat to Innocence
EXPOSING BOB HERZFELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY'S OBSCENE BOOKS FOR KIDS AND TEENS
By C. Crumpton |
WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT This post features pictures, taken by the author, of books in the…
Legislative Priorities with Jerry Cox of Family Council
Arkansas 1st Reports
By Kandi Cox |
In this episode of Arkansas 1st Reports, host Kandi Cox sits down with Jerry Cox,…
Arkansas HB1204: A Gift to Big Insurance, A Betrayal of Working Families
Joey McCutchen Tells You Why This Bill Puts Insurance Companies Over People.
By Jimmie Cavin |
The following is a statement that Fort Smith attorney and citizen advocate Joey McCutchen sent…
Another Bill for Overregulation of Phones in Schools: SB142
News and Analysis on the 2025 Legislative Session
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
NEWS. The 2025 legislative session is underway. This time, the government creeps further into the…
To End Insurance’s Collateral Source (Cui Bono): HB1204
News and Analysis on the 2025 Legislative Session
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
NEWS. January 28, 2025, in Little Rock. The 2025 legislative session is underway. On the…
Bills to Chill FOIA Self-Legislation: HB1221 and HB1222
News and Analysis on the 2025 Legislative Session
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
NEWS. January 28, 2025, in Little Rock. The 2025 legislative session is underway. Barely two…
Blanket Immunity for Medical Staff Heads to House Committee
By Missy Bosch |
Tomorrow, January 21st, at 10 am, HR1168 titled “An Act to Provide Criminal Immunity for…
A Terrible Bill Attempting to End Free Speech: HB1141
News and Analysis on the 2025 Legislative Session
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
NEWS. January 15, 2025, in Little Rock. The 2025 legislative session is underway. Until now,…
State Senator Bryan King….Rebel With A Cause….The People
By Jimmie Cavin |
Senator King is a farmer in Carroll County. He represents District 28 which covers Carroll…
Hester Follows Sanders’ Lead on Prison Controversy?
Some Republican Senators push back, demand transparency
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
As Governor Sarah Sanders’ secret prison land purchase deal is becoming unraveled —thanks in part…
Are The Republican Party Of Arkansas Freedom Thieves Coming For Your State Constitutional Rights?
By Jimmie Cavin |
Ever since Governor Sanders was inaugurated, she, Attorney General Tim Griffin, Party Chair Joseph Wood…
8 Tips for Effective Activism
How to get your lawmakers' attention
By Elizabeth Sotallaro |
Political activism in Arkansas crosses all the lines you can imagine: Republican, grassroots, Democratic, libertarian,…
Republican State Senator Bryan King Files Transparency Bill That Is Sure To Ruffle Feathers Within His Own Party
By Jimmie Cavin |
While many…so called…Republican legislators ran Bills in 2023 to Kill transparency, “real” Republican Senator Bryan…
A Good Bill To Reduce Government Overregulation
News and Analysis on the 2025 Legislative Session
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
NEWS. December 20, 2024, from Little Rock but written in Phoenix, Arizona. Senator Boyd and…
A Great Bill to End a Bad Idea: HB1069
News and Analysis on the 2025 Legislative Session
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
NEWS. December 18, 2024, in Little Rock. The 2025 legislative session kicks off next month. …
Are The Freedom Thieves Coming Again ?
By Jimmie Cavin |
The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act , (FOIA), is pretty much the only tool a…
House Joint Resolution Calls for Constitutional Convention: HJR1004
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
News and Analysis on the 2025 Legislative Session
A Terrible Bill On Absentee Voting: HB1064
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
News and Analysis on the 2025 Legislative Session
A Bill to Tell Children Communism is Bad: HB1060
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
News and Analysis on the 2025 Legislative Session
A Bill to End Corruption: HB1058
By Clinton W. Lancaster |
News and Analysis on the 2025 Legislative Session
Legislature Begins January 13
By Arkansas 1st |
As soon as Christmas is over, watch the marble palace
Governor Sanders Stays
By Arkansas 1st |
The only member of my family going to D.C. is my dad, she said
