Christa

welp, it passed committee and will likely pass the full house, so I guess we will find out how they feel one day!

🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ I couldn’t believe he just said that

All three of the anti-direct democracy bills I mentioned here are now law in Arkansas. If you’re an Arkansan, your right to participate in the initiative petition process is weaker than ever. And Republicans are considering several more bills to make it even weaker.

They also both made the great point that, while Republicans enjoy control of the state government right now, that won’t be the case forever. The pendulum will swing back eventually. How will they feel when the shoe is on the other foot? #arleg #arpx

SB209 would make it easier for the Arkansas Secretary of State to disqualify signatures (even valid ones) on initiative petitions. So far, the two people who have spoken against the bill in committee are conservative. This isn’t a partisan issue! Why won’t our legislators listen?

Home Page This site is maintained by the Arkansas Bureau of Legislative Research, Information Systems Dept., and is the official website of the Arkansas General Assembly.

Find your representative here: www.arkleg.state.ar.us and call, email, tag them on social media asking them to vote NO on SB 207, SB208, and SB211.

But it's not too late to ask your state representative to vote NO on these bills! Every Democrat in committee voted against these bills, but there a few Republicans also voted NO. This isn't a partisan issue. These are unpopular bills but representatives need to hear from voters to know that. #arleg

This process exists for the people of Arkansas and our ability to put issues before the voters is special. We take its existence for granted. Before long, it will be a process only extremely wealthy, well-connected interest groups can navigate.

🔹 SB211 (also back in House State Agencies committee Monday with an amendment) adds more legal red tape for canvassers and, in effect, makes it easier to potentially disqualify valid signatures.

🔹 SB208 (passed committee, will be back on Monday, Feb. 24 with amendment) requires canvassers to see photo ID before someone can sign, making it harder for many to exercise their RIGHT to sign. Remember, this isn't casting a vote, it's signing a petition to get an issue on the ballot.

🔹 SB207 (headed to the House floor for a vote next, not sure when) requires petition canvassers to warn signers that petition fraud is a criminal offense, which will intimidate people and make them scared to sign.

Arkansas lawmakers are considering a handful of bills that will make it harder (if not impossible) for regular, grassroots Arkansans to participate in direct democracy. Three bills—SB207, SB208, SB211—would add MORE barriers to the already difficult citizen-led ballot initiative process. 🧵 #arpx

A bird's-eye view of a former Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp showing a wide dirt pathway flanked by parallel rows of barbed-wire fences. Groups of visitors walk along the path, surrounded by the remnants of brick structures and barracks, now reduced to foundations. Green grass contrasts with the somber history of the site, as the path leads toward a guard tower in the distance.

Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.

This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.

Auschwitz took time.

I canceled my Walmart+ and became a Costco member today! 🎉

1965*

Remember when we were told Project 2025 isn’t Trump’s agenda? This is the 1964 executive order he rescinded yesterday.

NIH funding supports the vast majority of all biomedical research in the United States. Virtually every advance in American medicine and biological science comes from NIH. This is a blow against American science.

Call Congress, 202-224-3121.

Sitting member of Congress calling for the deportation of a U.S. citizen giving a sermon based on her faith.

WWJD amirite?

Help needed as injured animals arrive at Pasadena Humane Society due to wildfire As the deadly Eaton Fire continues burning in Los Angeles County, Pasadena Humane is seeking help as a large number of animals are being evacuated. Over 100 animals arrived at the organization on W…

“Shelter workers said critical supplies are needed due to the influx of animals including food, water bowls, extra large crates and blankets. Anyone able to donate these items can drop them off at the donation bin located at the shelter’s front parking lot.” ktla.com/news/local-n...

Wildfires are actively raging in the second biggest city in the country, destroying homes and entire communities. Trump and Elon are using this moment to dunk on their political opponents. All they can think about is how this helps them gain more power. It’s truly disgusting to watch.

Darkest timeline for sure.