Opinion

Liberty’s Foundation: One Principled Person

Independence Begins with Integrity

As fireworks light the sky this Independence Day and families across Arkansas gather to celebrate freedom, it’s…

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New State Bathroom Law Part II….Do Transgenders Have An Argument ?….My Take is No….They Do Not.

On May 8th, I brought you Part I discussing the new law. Link to article – https://arkansas1st.com/state/new-state-bathroom-law-part-1this-law-should-leave-transgenders-smiling-and-conservatives-pissed-off/…

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Destroying Feminism

The Democratic Party is Surprisingly Similar to My Home Country Iran

Submitted by Sara Peppard This reflective paper explores my personal experiences growing up in Iran, immigrating to…

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Statement from Arkansas 1st News

At Arkansas 1st, our commitment is clear: truth, transparency, and accountability—regardless of party, personality, or power structure…

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“Screwing Over Republicans”?

All sides weigh in

UPDATE 5/23/2025: Governor Sanders announced that the State will cover up to 35% of county and local…

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TRUMP: The Second Round–100 days does not a presidency make!

A whirlwind begins

Are the past 100 days simply the second round, or are they something more? One thing is…

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Arkansas: A tale of two cities–success & disaster

Bentonville and Pine Bluff

Forgive this foreigner (defined as anyone not from Arkansas) for making a few observations as he prepares…

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Church Dismisses Chaplain for Teaching Biblical Principles

Conservative Voices are Still a Target

Reverend Bernard Randall had been teaching at a private Church of England boarding school in Derbyshire when,…

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New Bill Filed To Fund The Queen’s Prison

When the Queen of the swamp, (Governor Sarah Sanders), has trouble getting the funding she needs passed…

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Ditch the Property Tax

Saline Hardliners LIVE Replay: Episode 8

Hey Hardliners! What’s the Deal? Arkansas’s personal property tax is hitting us where it hurts—every year, every…

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Wonder What Your Kids Are Learning In School?….McAlindon Files Transparency In Education Bill

On March 31st, State Representative Mindy McAlindon from Centerton in Benton County, filed House Bill 1919 titled…

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What’s Wrong in Cheesehead Land?

$100 Million for ONE JUDGESHIP

What in the world happened in Wisconsin this week? The Republicans spent more than $50 million, turned…

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Top Three Disappointments In The Swamp.

This is the week of Spring Break for the State Legislative Session, which is a good time…

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Cottonmouths Attack FOIA At The Capitol….Steinbuch Curls Up With Them.

I call it like it is and don’t sugar coat….So get ready for some Hot Sauce.

Even before this Legislative Session began, I was telling you the Freedom Thieves were coming….and they did….

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Washington Rules Washington

Mr. Smith, Where Are You Now?

“I guess this is just another lost cause, Mr. Paine. All you people don’t know about lost…

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FOIA Face-Off

TWO SENATORS PROPOSE CHANGES TO FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

Arkansas Senate Bills 227 and 376 (SB227, SB376) propose changes to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act…

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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.

Last Thursday March 10th, I posted about how that day a House Committee Chairwoman took issue with…

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Representative Wayne Long….Conservative To Cottonmouth

At the Swamp we call the State Capitol we expect Cottonmouths like Representative David Ray and Senator…

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The Absolute Best Rule of Government

A Government that Gives You Everything, Can Take Everything Away

“A government big enough to give you everything, can take everything away.” Apocryphal words by a not…

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Lent–A Powerful Reminder

Or, How a Greek-Irish-Catholic Celebrates the Season

Lent, the most important Christian season of the year, officially began yesterday. With all the tumult and…

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