At Arkansas 1st, our commitment is clear: truth, transparency, and accountability—regardless of party, personality, or power structure involved. This is not a slogan; it is our standard, and we uphold it even when it’s inconvenient or uncomfortable. The recent article by Jimmie Cavin did not make accusations. Instead, it raised reasonable, necessary questions about the […]
On Monday, April 28, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order requiring all truck drivers in the United States to be proficient in English. It was a bold move to protect public safety and national sovereignty—but behind the headlines is a story of quiet obedience, unwavering faith, and the mighty hand of God.
The U.S. government is seeing record tariff revenues following the implementation of President Trump’s trade policies. According to the April 24 Daily Treasury Statement, revenues from “customs and certain excise taxes” reached an all-time high of $15.9 billion in April—an increase of 105% compared to the same period last year. Peter Navarro, President Trump’s senior
A group of religious leaders led by Rev. Katey Zeh held a “blessing” ceremony at the Women’s Health Center of Maryland—an abortion clinic operating in a small Appalachian town. The event, organized by Zeh’s Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, included incense, prayers, poetry, and ritual acts intended to sanctify the facility, which performs abortions nearly
High school graduates Anna and Ian Burnett have captured the literary world’s attention with their recently released children’s book, “The Queen of Spotland,” which focuses on traditional conservative values, including faith and strong family bonds, and also manages to climb to the #1 spot on Amazon’s Children’s Multicultural Books bestseller list in January. This remarkable
The Houston District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration is holding a free virtual workshop for employers and small business owners. The workshop is titled “SBA Resources Every Small Business Owner Should Know.” You can register here: Jennifer LancasterJust a homeschool mom hoping to make a positive difference in the world.
Reverend Bernard Randall had been teaching at a private Church of England boarding school in Derbyshire when, in September 2019, he was abruptly dismissed for “gross misconduct” after delivering a sermon in which he told students they were not obligated to accept LGBT ideology without question. The sermon followed his prior objections to a teacher
Registration Now Open for 5th Annual Constitution Camp in Little Rock LITTLE ROCK, AR – Registration is officially open for the 5th Annual Constitution Camp, set to take place June 16–20, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM daily in Little Rock, Arkansas. This milestone year is expected to be the camp’s biggest and most
Senator Alan Clark has introduced SB 189, a bill that has garnered national attention and inspired similar legislative efforts across multiple states. This legislation seeks to make ivermectin available over the counter, increasing accessibility for those who choose to use it. Ivermectin has a well-documented history of medical recognition. In 2015, the Nobel Committee honored
Over the weekend of February 22, 2025, at CPAC, Governor Sarah Sanders participated in a fireside chat. When asked what the people of Arkansas want, an audience member shouted, “paper ballots.” With a nervous chuckle, the Governor replied, “we’re working on it, President Trump reminds me of this every time I see him.” But one
The United States House of Representatives passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, prohibiting individuals who are born male from participating in women’s and girls’ sports. The bill passed 218-206 with bipartisan support from two Democrats. This bill amends Title IX to define sex as based on reproductive biology at birth. Introduced
A federal court has delivered a pivotal ruling that safeguards the privacy and fairness of girls nationwide. On April 29th, the Biden administration announced plans to redefine “sex” under Title IX to include “gender identity,” effectively requiring schools to overlook established sex-based protections that acknowledge the biological differences between men and women. This decision quickly
Today was a historic moment as Arkansas’s six Presidential Electors convened in the Old Supreme Court Room at the Arkansas State Capitol to cast their votes for the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Article II, Section 1, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution directs each state to appoint Presidential Electors
After so much hard work, the end of the two-year General Election cycle is a relief; the constant TV/radio ads stop and the street corners and vacant lots are wiped clean of all the political signs. This year we also enjoy the excitement of President Trump lining up his cabinet and agency picks who will
