Arkansas

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There Goes The Neighborhood

In what I can only assume was a momentary lapse in judgment, Jason Tolbert and Roby Brock were kind enough to ask me to play the role of left-leaning contributor on the Arkansas Election Line....
Blue Hog Report - 8:00 a.m.

AR-Gov: The Implosion Of The Jim Keet Campaign

The Keet campaign really has been an interesting spectacle to watch.  It started off with Republicans desperately in need of a candidate to run against Beebe so they could keep their future ballot access.  Keet, a washed up former state legislator who had lived and worked in Florida for years, was chosen to hold the spot [...]...
Blue Arkansas - Wed 10:48 p.m. - 6 clicks 6 clicks

AR-Gov: The Wheels Come Off The Jim Keet Campaign

Remember Jim Keet’s (R-Florida) last press conference where he claimed that sawmill workers were being charged $10,000 by the state for filling out the wrong forms and got revealed to be a unconscionable liar? Well, his press conference today wasn’t quite as funny but still managed to be pathetic. In the face of revelations that he [...]...
Blue Arkansas - Wed 3:21 p.m.

AR-01: The Ignorance Of Rick Crawford

A friend of mine who happened to be paying attention to KASU last week passed me this: Last week on a KASU radio program hosted by news director Greg Chance, excerpts of comments made by Republican First Congressional District candidate Rick Crawford were aired. Crawford once again revealed his ignorance of the real world by twice [...]...
Blue Arkansas - Wed 11:49 a.m.

The End Of The Iraq War-This Is Why We Elected Barack Obama

The Iraq War is coming to a close, thank God.  Tonight, President Obama announced that major combat operations in Iraq were ending.  He didn’t do so on the deck of an aircraft carrier positioned so that it looked like he was way out at sea.  He didn’t wear a flight suit.  He didn’t have a [...]...
Blue Arkansas - Tue 10:43 p.m.

HD-31: Debbie Murphy Gives Her District A Choice

Debbie Murphy is giving her district a real choice in November. Consider the two candidates, Debbie and her opponent, David Sanders: Running for the Republicans is David Sanders. What’s he done with his career? He worked for Governor Mike Huckabee. He had his gig doing right wing newspaper columns. He [...]...
Blue Arkansas - Tue 3:21 p.m. - 6 clicks 6 clicks

HD-28: Barbara Nix Shows Why We Need Progressives In State Government

Representative Barbara Nix is one of my favorite members of the state legislature.  Why?  Because she gets results for one.  But as a pleasant bonus, she is showing her constituents and people around the state what progressive representation can do for them.  Republicans have done a great job painting progressives as east or west coast freaks [...]...
Blue Arkansas - Tue 1:28 p.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Mayor Stodola’s glass: Half full | Arkansas Blog | Arkansas news, politics, opinion, restaurants, mu...

Thanks, Max. I could not have said it better. Mayor Stodola’s glass: Half full | Arkansas Blog | Arkansas news, politics, opinion, restaurants, music, movies and art. Filed under: Arkansas, Little Rock ...
Lynch at Large - Tue 9:40 a.m. - 6 clicks 6 clicks

Think Tank Memorial End-of-Day Miscellany

According to the Kubler-Ross model, there are five discrete stages people go through when dealing with grief or tragedy: denial (“No…no…this isn’t happening! Lalalalalala, I can’t hear you!!” /sticks fingers in ears), anger (“ARGH! Me smash things! Stupid grief!!! /punches wall), bargaining (“Ok, God, look…just let me live long enough to see th...
Blue Hog Report - Mon 7:42 p.m.

How The Blue Dogs Hurt Their Own Party

Why are Democrats polling so poorly this year? I have a hunch that it’s overplayed (more on that tomorrow) but there’s no doubt that things are tough. So what caused it? This: According to the Commerce Department this morning, the country’s gross domestic product this spring grew at an anemic 1.6 percent. But [...]...
Blue Arkansas - Mon 2:44 p.m.

AR-Gov: About That Plane Jim…

Boy, Jim Keet’s ethical issues keep getting better and better. Keet’s bigger problem is the song-and-dance he’s run through to justify failure to pay property taxes the last few years (as many as five) on a $135,000 Beechcraft airplane. The plane is owned by a Nevada corporation based in Clark County (Las Vegas). Keet has given [...]...
Blue Arkansas - Mon 2:02 p.m.

AR-02: The Right Wing Media Protects Tim Griffin

For the most part, the traditional media in Arkansas sucks, from the news you can get on tv down to the local papers. That’s not to say there aren’t a few bright spots. And it’s not to say it’s a local phenomenon. Nationally, traditional media outlits tend to be so scared of [...]...
Blue Arkansas - Mon 1:02 p.m. - 11 clicks 11 clicks

AR-Gov: Keet’s 2008 Florida Ballot Legit

Since last week’s statement that he moved back to Arkansas “in July or August 2008,” there has been some rumbling that, assuming he is telling the truth, Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Keet violated Florida law by casting an absentee ballot in Florida’s November 2008 election. Max Brantley: But by [sticking to his claim that he [...]...
Blue Hog Report - Mon 11:06 a.m. - 6 clicks 6 clicks

The Best Real Estate Markets In America: Local Market Monitor (PHOTOS) Yes, Little Rock made the lis...

The Best Real Estate Markets In America: Local Market Monitor (PHOTOS). Filed under: Arkansas, Economy, Little Rock ...
Lynch at Large - Mon 7:43 a.m. - 8 clicks 8 clicks

Longview News-Journal: – Amtrak, Union Pacific 
to share expense of high-speed rail study – INCLUDES...

Amtrak and the Union Pacific Railroad will work together on a study that could boost high-speed passenger rail service in East Texas and surrounding states, officials said Friday. The study aims to provide information about infrastructure and feasibility of upgrading or adding tracks to carry high-speed service in Texas, Lousiana and Arkansas. Longview News-Journal: – [...] ...
Lynch at Large - Sun 7:26 p.m. - 6 clicks 6 clicks

AR-04: Becoming Palin?

Okay, I was reluctant to do this story because female candidates tend to get all kinds of flack for their hairstyles and appearances.  But still, this from Beth Anne Rankin is just…well…weird. Take a look- Before: After: Look like a certain Alaskan nit-wit you can think of?  It’s almost scary.  Okay…forget the almost part. ...
Blue Arkansas - Fri 6:05 p.m.

AR-01: Still Paging Chad Causey

Yeah, I’m still on Causey’s case about his stupid comment regarding the President, and I’ll stay on it right up to November 2nd if I have to. That’s right-I’ll do a post on this every single day until he deals with this. Why? Because, I want Causey not only to win but [...]...
Blue Arkansas - Fri 10:03 a.m.

AR-Gov: Jim Keet, Just Another Corrupt Republican

Boy, Republicans can sure pick ‘em. The Democrat-Gazette today ran through a litany of tax problems for Republican gubernatorial candidate Jim Keet — claiming a homestead tax credit to which he wasn’t entitled; non-payment of property taxes on a plane kept in Arkansas; late payment of property and restaurant taxes. He’s settled up. (The case of [...]...
Blue Arkansas - Fri 9:09 a.m. - 22 clicks 22 clicks

I realize

that it’s been quiet around here.  Stupid real life getting in the way and whatnot.  BHR should be back by Monday at the latest.  And, if not, you will all be given a full refund of your BHR readership fees....
Blue Hog Report - Fri 7:46 a.m. - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Congratulations To John and Jenny Samuelsen

I had been meaning to get around to this earlier but it kind of got buried in the news of the week.  But there’s no time like the present, and on behalf of the entire Blue Arkansas community, I want to congratulate Blue Arkansas writer jsamuel, John, and his lovely wife Jenny, who have just [...]...
Blue Arkansas - Thu 10:10 p.m. - 10 clicks 10 clicks

AR-Gov: Which is it Keet?

Governor Beebe has (finally) made an issue of Keet’s time away from the state in Florida before his abrupt move back to Arkansas to keep the Republicans from losing their ballot position.  Well, in the process of all this, Keet apparently came up with two explanations on just when he happened to move back to [...]...
Blue Arkansas - Thu 3:26 p.m. - 12 clicks 12 clicks

Preschool and the culture wars » GetReligion

Since my pals over at the Arkansas Times blog linked to this story from the Dallas Morning News, and since it provoked a firestorm of negative comments towards me and my church, I thought it might be appropriate to have a little deeper analysis of the story. This is from the Get Religion blog. Preschool [...] ...
Lynch at Large - Thu 1:40 p.m. - 14 clicks 14 clicks

Just because Boozman sponsors a bill for 23% national sales tax doesn’t mean he’s actually “for” it!

U.S. Rep. John Boozman said Wednesday that just because he’s a co-sponsor of a bill to replace the income tax with a 23 percent national sales tax doesn’t mean he necessarily supports it. Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Boozman: Yes, name on tax bill Doesn’t mean he is for it, he says Seth Blomeley August 26, 2010 [...] ...
Lynch at Large - Thu 1:40 p.m. - 10 clicks 10 clicks

What's it gonna be Chad?

Blue Arkansas - Thu 10:40 a.m.

AR-02: Tim Griffin-Supply Sider (Big Suprise)

Tim Griffin’s campaign is forwarding around portions of this article detailing the fears of “small business owners” that the Bush tax cuts will be allowed to expire. The full email: Karen Port of St. Louis fears that President Barack Obama’s plan to let tax rates rise for top earners will be a double whammy for [...]...
Blue Arkansas - Thu 10:40 a.m.

AR-Gov: Governor Beebe Tells 'Em How It's Done

Blue Arkansas - Aug 26 - 11 clicks 11 clicks

Repeal! Efforts Not Helping Republican AGs

Blue Arkansas - Aug 26 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

AR-Gov: About Those Jobs...

Blue Arkansas - Aug 25 - 15 clicks 15 clicks

AR-01: Chad Causey, What The Hell?

Blue Arkansas - Aug 25 - 11 clicks 11 clicks

AR-Sen: Kudos To Senator Lincoln For Finally Coming Around

Blue Arkansas - Aug 25 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

AR-02: Tim Griffin's Crime

Blue Arkansas - Aug 24

AR-02: How Tim Griffin Supported The Troops

Blue Arkansas - Aug 24

AR-02: Can’t we have one meeting that doesn’t end with us digging up a corpse?

Defying logic and common sense to the bitter end, Robbie Wills continues to claim that he is exempt from taxation on the benefit of driving a state-owned vehicle as Speaker of the House.  In an article in Monday’s Dem-Gazette, Seth Blomeley writes: House Parliamentarian Tim Massanelli said that whether people “like it or not,” legislators [...]...
Blue Hog Report - Aug 24

AR-Gov: Beebe And The Economy

Blue Arkansas - Aug 23 - 6 clicks 6 clicks

AR-01: The state of that race.

Blue Arkansas - Aug 23

AR-02: Wills Finally Set To Publicly Endorse Elliott

In their first joint appearance since their bitter run-off election — and nearly three weeks after being pegged as Senator Joyce Elliott’s Faulkner County Chairman – House Speaker Robbie Wills will join his former rival at a press conference in Conway to publicly announce his endorsement of Elliott’s run for U.S. Congress v. Bush/Rove cronie Timmy! Griffin. From the officia...
Blue Hog Report - Aug 23 - 9 clicks 9 clicks

AR-02: Tim Griffin=Felon

Blue Arkansas - Aug 23

Reminder-Catch Me On Midnight Politics

Blue Arkansas - Aug 22 - 7 clicks 7 clicks

labor day picnic

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University Union Voice - Aug 22

Secure Arkansas...Sounding Desperate

Blue Arkansas - Aug 22 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

On Online Radio Tomorrow Night

Blue Arkansas - Aug 21 - 7 clicks 7 clicks

AR-Sen: Don’t Know Much About History

Just how poorly is Blanche Lincoln polling right now? Worse than any “true” incumbent in history. If Lincoln does little to improve her standing in the polls, she will be in the running for the worst showing of any true Senate incumbent in history (a “true” incumbent is a non-appointee who has served a full [...]...
Blue Hog Report - Aug 21 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

AR-02: You Were Saying Something About “Best Intentions?” Oh, You Were Finished?! Well Allow Me To R...

Regarding Joyce Elliott’s chances and the recent Talk Business poll, Blue Arkansas writes: This was always going to be difficult. But like I said from the beginning, Elliott’s path to victory has always been one that involved a big win in Pulaski, more than 60 percent, and not getting destroyed in the other counties, keeping [...]...
Blue Hog Report - Aug 21 - 8 clicks 8 clicks

The Republican Mess

Blue Arkansas - Aug 20

Arkansas Republicans Spit On The Constitution And Help Al Qaeda

Blue Arkansas - Aug 20 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

AR-Sen: Lincoln's New Ads

Blue Arkansas - Aug 20

Enough With The Sky Is Falling Crap

Blue Arkansas - Aug 20 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

AR-Sen: Lincoln Twin Bill

Blue Hog Report - Aug 20

AR-Sen: Boozman Up by 38 Points

Blue Arkansas - Aug 20 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

AR-Sen: Lincoln Unveils New Ad, Highlights Important Differences

Blue Hog Report - Aug 20 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Special ceremony slated in Texarkana Aug. 28 honoring service of Murell Hogue

Murrel booked my Amtrak trips and mailed me the tickets back in the day. Great man. By: – Texarkana Gazette - Published: 08/20/2010 A special ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 28 at Texarkana’s Amtrak station. The ceremony will honor the service of Murrel Hogue, a former agent at the Texarkana station and [...] ...
Lynch at Large - Aug 20 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

AR-02: The State Of The Race

Blue Arkansas - Aug 19

AR-SoS: Mark Martin Caught Up In The Car Scandal

Blue Arkansas - Aug 19 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

AR-02: Poll On, Family; Poll On, Crew

Blue Hog Report - Aug 19

Sarah Palin Stands Up For The Right To Say The N-Word

Blue Arkansas - Aug 19

Why We Need The Equal Rights Amendment

Blue Arkansas - Aug 18

Steven Tyler joins ‘American Idol’ as a judge | Show Tracker | Los Angeles Times

Steven Tyler joins ‘American Idol’ as a judge | Show Tracker | Los Angeles Times. Filed under: Uncategorized ...
Lynch at Large - Aug 18

AR-Gov: How long will it take...

Blue Arkansas - Aug 18

AR-01: Rick Crawford's Truth Problem

Blue Arkansas - Aug 18

AR-Sec. State: From Fearmongering To Foolish Hypocrisy

Blue Hog Report - Aug 18 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

More Mosque Talk

Blue Arkansas - Aug 18

AR-Sec. State: Spineless Fearmongering and the "Spinning Tires Strategy"

Blue Hog Report - Aug 18

UPDATED: Dr. Laura To END Radio Show After N-Word Rant

Get this load of hot steaming nonsense. “My contract is up for my radio show at the end of the year and I’ve made the decision not to do radio anymore,” she told Larry King. “The reason is I want to regain my First Amendment rights. I want to be able to say what’s on [...] ...
Lynch at Large - Aug 18

Memphis councilwoman Janis Fullilove apologizes for ‘pole dancing’ incident » The Commercial Appeal

“Yes, I was on the pole,” said Fullilove. “I was having a good time but I wasn’t drinking. “I went overboard because I was trying to do the Soul Train. I was dancing on the pole and I was just trying to have a good time. “It was over the top. It was over the [...] ...
Lynch at Large - Aug 18

Fighting On All Fronts: Blue Arkansas Rolls Out New Endorsements

Blue Arkansas - Aug 17

AR-Sen: Battle Of (Nit-)Wits

Blue Hog Report - Aug 17

AR-02: Joyce Elliott's First Ad

Blue Arkansas - Aug 17

How Tim Griffin Got His Old Job

Blue Arkansas - Aug 17 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

AR-02: Ugh.

Blue Hog Report - Aug 17

AR-Sen: John Boozman Runs Against The Deficit He Helped Create

Blue Arkansas - Aug 16

AR-01: Causey Counters In The Endorsement Silliness

Blue Arkansas - Aug 16

Daniel Webster, GOP House Candidate, Proposes Budget That Would Cut Social Security Benefits

Lynch at Large - Aug 16

Conservatives Want To Add $36 Billion To The Deficit Next Year

Blue Arkansas - Aug 16 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

HCR, etc.: If I Am Elected, I Will Bring The Dodo Back From Extinction

Blue Hog Report - Aug 16

AR-Land Comm: Bryant To Hold Fundraiser This Friday

Blue Hog Report - Aug 16

I Guess Glenn Beck Hasn't Written This On His Chalkboard Yet

Blue Hog Report - Aug 16

Liberal Party In Fayetteville

Blue Arkansas - Aug 15

Reminder: I'll Be On The Kudzu Vine

Blue Arkansas - Aug 15 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

In Arkansas, Gas Companies Can Take Over Your Property

Blue Arkansas - Aug 15 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Catch Me On Kudzu Vine Radio Tonight

Blue Arkansas - Aug 15 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Social Security Is Safe-No Need For Privatization

Blue Arkansas - Aug 15

AR-Sen: John Boozman's Flip Flop

Blue Arkansas - Aug 15 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

Kudos To The President For Standing Up For American Values

Blue Arkansas - Aug 14

A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words

Blue Arkansas - Aug 14

About That Wooldridge Endorsement...

Blue Arkansas - Aug 14

Freedom of Religion?

DailyKos (Arkansas) - Aug 14

AR-Sen: The "Debate"

Blue Arkansas - Aug 14 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

DailyKos (Arkansas) - Aug 14

AR-02: Someone Ya'll Should Get To Know

DailyKos (Arkansas) - Aug 13

Friday Funny: You People Are As Loud As You Are Ignorant!

Blue Hog Report - Aug 13

Joyce Elliott Races For The Cure

Blue Arkansas - Aug 13

Stop The Presses! David Sanders Saves Football!

Blue Arkansas - Aug 13 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

AR-SoS: Thank God Pat O'Brien Beat Wilcox

Blue Arkansas - Aug 13

The Obama Tax Plan vs. The Bush Tax Rates In One Revealing Graph

Blue Arkansas - Aug 12

AR-01: Chad Causey Pledges To Protect Social Security

Blue Arkansas - Aug 12

AR-03: David Whitaker's Common Sense

Blue Arkansas - Aug 12

Naughty Donald

Lynch at Large - Aug 12

Manager denies that Fantasia's overdose at NC home a suicide attempt; police thought it was – chic...

Lynch at Large - Aug 11

AR-SoS: Pat O'Brien Weighs In On The State Car Issue

Blue Arkansas - Aug 11

State of the Races 2010, 2nd edition

Blue Arkansas - Aug 11

Yeah, About Rick Crawford's "Momentum"

Blue Arkansas - Aug 11

South Carolina and Some Other States Relented on Taking Stimulus Money – NYTimes.com

Lynch at Large - Aug 10

AR-Gov: Jim Keet's Press Conference Fail

Blue Arkansas - Aug 10 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Mike Ross Shills For The Rich...Again

Blue Arkansas - Aug 10 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

AR-Gov: Beebe (finally) Calls Keet To The Mat

Blue Arkansas - Aug 10

Former U.S. Senator Ted Stevens Killed In Plane Crash

Blue Arkansas - Aug 10

Secure Arkansas Exposed

Blue Arkansas - Aug 9 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

AR-Gov: Jim Keet's Failed Magic Trick

Blue Arkansas - Aug 9 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Boozman Takes Credit for Funding He Voted Against

Lynch at Large - Aug 9

Halter Keeps Coming Out Good In The Car Scandal Mess

Blue Arkansas - Aug 9

Paul Krugman Sums It Up Nicely

Blue Arkansas - Aug 9

Maybe Corporations Ought To Worry About Citizens United Too

Blue Arkansas - Aug 9

Tony Perkins: Prop. 8 Judge Should Have Recused Himself Because Of His Sexuality

Lynch at Large - Aug 8

Rwanda, election: Nerves on edge as election nears – latimes.com

Lynch at Large - Aug 8 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Something Tim Wooldridge Ought To Think About Before He Hands Out That Endorsement...

Blue Arkansas - Aug 8

In Fairness To Bobby Tullis

Blue Arkansas - Aug 8

Russia Bursts Into Flames

Blue Arkansas - Aug 8

Tolbert Hearts Wooldridge

Blue Arkansas - Aug 8

Momentous Step Taken to End Wage Theft

Miami-Dade County Passes Historic Measure Poised to Inspire Other Communities Miami-Dade County yesterday overwhelmingly passed the first county-wide ordinance in the country to combat wage theft , making it easier for workers to bring legal action against employers who fail to pay or underpay them . “This is momentous,” sai...
NWA Labor News - Aug 8

AFL-CIO NOW BLOG | Hey, Blanche Lincoln: We Take Care of Working Families and We’re Union

AFL-CIO NOW BLOG | Hey, Blanche Lincoln: We Take Care of Working Families and We’re Union ...
NWA Labor News - Aug 8

Important Meeting this Thursday, March 25th

The Northwest Arkansas Labor Council will meet at 5:30 on Thursday, March 25th. First on our agenda is Joe Holland, a Senior Staff Representative with the National AFL-CIO for almost 14 years, assigned to coordinate our Northwest Arkansas political activity in the U.S. Senate primary campaign. I think you’ll like Joe, who is a 3rd generation coal miner from Kentucky and proud UMWA Member for over ...
NWA Labor News - Aug 8

No Deal on NLRB Appointments

President Obama must act immediately to restore the ability of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to protect the rights of American workers by giving recess appointments to two nominees who are being blocked by Blanche Lincoln and other Senate Republican obstructionists , AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said today. Writing on Huffington Post , Trumka put it this way: The NLRB’s j...
NWA Labor News - Aug 8 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

ARKANSAS AFL-CIO ENDORSEMENTS FOR MAY 18th PRIMARIES

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NWA Labor News - Aug 8

It's Time for Sensible Immigration Reform

Yesterday President Obama reaffirmed his commitment to drive an immigration reform bill forward this spring. We echo the urgency in the President’s message. The AFL-CIO and the entire labor movement remain committed to comprehensive immigration reform and united around the framework for reform that we put forth a year ago. Our framework protects American workers, secures our borders, ensures th...
NWA Labor News - Aug 8

New report shows unions substantially raise wages and benefits for workers

A new report released last week by the Center for Economic and Policy Research examines unionization rates, the size and composition of the unionized workforce and the wages and benefits for union workers in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. "The union presence varies across states, but unions substantially raise wages and benefits for workers in every state," said John Schmit...
NWA Labor News - Aug 8

Endorsement of Beth Storey Bryan for Circuit Judge, Division 5

The Northwest Arkansas Labor Council has endorsed Beth Storey Bryan for Circuit Judge, Division Five . She has an exemplary record of public service, the relevant legal experience best suited for the position, a strong work ethic, and the deep sense of fairness and accountability that working families expect and deserve from our judges. We find Beth especially qualified for this position on ...
NWA Labor News - Aug 8

Immediate Effects of the Health Care Reform Act: March 2010

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NWA Labor News - Aug 8

Special Convention of the Arkansas AFL-CIO

The Special Convention of the Arkansas AFL-CIO is to be held August 21 st in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The purpose of the convention will be to take action on recommendations of State COPE concerning candidates who will be running for office in the November 2 nd General Election. Your credentials will be mailed to you soon. The registration fee is $50.00 per delegate, alternate, and gu...
NWA Labor News - Aug 8

NALC Letter Carriers "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive

Help Stamp Out Hunger! On Saturday, May 8, 2010, the 18th annual National Association of Letter Carriers (AFL-CIO) Food Drive will take place across the country. Every year, this highly anticipated event has brought hope, goodwill and sustenance to millions of people in need. The annual food drive has grown into the nation's largest one-day effort to help "Stamp Out Hunger" in America. More now...
NWA Labor News - Aug 8

Endorsement of Steve Zega for Circuit Judge, Division 7

The Northwest Arkansas Labor Council has endorsed Steve Zega for Circuit Judge, Division Seven. Mr. Zega has an outstanding record of public service, and we find him especially qualified for this position on the 4th Judicial District Circuit Court to serve Washington and Madison Counties. He has been a city and county prosecutor, and he has experience representing clients before experience before ...
NWA Labor News - Aug 8 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

NWA Green Jobs Training Center!

“The Fayetteville Green Jobs Training Center of Excellence will soon be a reality. Thanks to everyone involved in helping make this happen. I had lots of help. Joining me yesterday were Alderman Sarah Lewis, Representative Lindsley Smith, UA Engineering Professor Panneer Selvam, Stephen Smith from the Northwest Arkansas Labor Council, and Steve Clark from the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, all ...
NWA Labor News - Aug 8

House Approves Historic Health Care Reform

In an historic vote more than 60 years in the making, the House of Representatives late last night voted to approve(219-211) what AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka calls a "momentous step toward comprehensive health care.” The bill survived a $100 million lie-and-distortion campaign by Big Insurance to kill it -the same kind of tactics these groups have aimed at health care proposals fors...
NWA Labor News - Aug 8

Ask Senators Lincoln and Pryor to support our Public Safety Employees

The House of Representatives has approved the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010 (H.R. 4899) that included an amendment incorporating the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (PSEECA), which would provide firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical personnel with collective bargaining rights in Arkansas and other states and localities that do not currently provide...
NWA Labor News - Aug 8 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Arkansas AFL-CIO Executive Board Recommended Endorsements

After a lengthy discussion about Senator Lincoln's position on Healthcare, the appointment of Greg Becker to the National Labor Relations Board, the Employee Free Choice Act, and trade issues, the Arkansas AFL-CIO Executive Board voted to support Lieutenant Governor Bill Halter for his candidacy in the Democratic Primary for the United States Senate. We believe that Bill Halter will listen to ...
NWA Labor News - Aug 8

president trumka on the democratic senate primary

America's workers congratulate Bill Halter on his almost unprecedented achievement in forcing a two term incumbent Senator into a run-off election. Halter gave voters a clear choice between someone who fights for the working families of Arkansas or a DC insider like Lincoln who is in the pocket of Wall Street and big business. With so much at stake, Arkansas workers are prepared to continue th...
NWA Labor News - Aug 8

afl-cio president richard trumka on senate passage of jobs bill

Working people across America welcome the news that the Senate has passed a jobs bill today as a first step to put Main Street back to work. Senator Reid has said more actions need to be—and will be—taken. We couldn’t agree more. We need much bigger and bolder actions to ensure that we create 10 million jobs and Wall Street pays the bill to fix the financial disaster. In a turn of head spin...
NWA Labor News - Aug 8

2010 Automobile Buyers Guide

2010 BUYER'S GUIDE OF VEHICLES BUILT BY UNION MEMBERS IN THE UNITED STATES & CANADA ...
NWA Labor News - Aug 8

city of fayetteville board and committee openings

Please encourage eligible union members and representatives of working families to apply for these appointments. http://www.accessfayetteville. org/government/city_clerk/ documents/misc/Board_and_ Committee_Application_Form.pdf Board, Committee & Commission Vacancies CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE BOARD AND COMMITTEE OPENINGS ADVERTISING AND PRO...
NWA Labor News - Aug 8

Terry Jones Tells the Northwest Arkansas Times

Editorial On Unions Cheap Shot NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — Your recent editorial blaming unions for the troubles of the U.S. Postal Service (March 5) is another conservative cheap shot. In the early years, providing health care benefits instead of giving deserved increases in salaries was regarded as a benefit to companies - not to the workers....
NWA Labor News - Aug 8

Please Take this Online Survey on NWA's Economic Future

The Northwest Arkansas Council, a business group funded by major corporate players, is in the process of developing a Strategic Regional Economic Development Plan for the four-county region of Northwest Arkansas. They have hired a consultant from out of state to interview "business leaders" about what they see as problems and what they want. They are not asking local unions or working families to...
NWA Labor News - Aug 8

Officer Elections

Congratulations to our new officers for 2010-2011. President Betty Martin; Vice President Dwight Morris; Treasurer Bruce McNully; Secretary Theresa Sims. ...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

Union-Made Easter Candy

Did you know Jelly Belly's, Peeps and Jelly Beans are union-made? When you're searching for something for an Easter basket, why not buy union-made-in-America treats . Here's a brief list of choices of candy products made by members of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union (BCTGM); snack foods by members of the United Food and Commercia...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

UPTE-CWA Gains Tentative Contract at UC After 2-Year Fight

It took two years of tough bargaining, but University Professional and Technical Employees/CWA Local 9119 won a tentative agreement last week covering 9,000 researchers and technicians at the University of California . The five-year agreement provides for pay increases of 14.5 percent over the contract term, plus a $1,000 lump sum payment to be paid this July. The tentative settlement will ...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

Jobs for America Now

The Jobs for America Now coalition assembled leaders from across Arkansas for a press conference in Little Rock to release the report, "Putting Arkansas Back to Work: How Investment in Public Services will Save Jobs and Grow the Economy." Together, they called upon Arkansas' congressional delegation to support pending job-creation legislation under debate in Washington D.C. The need for mo...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

No Raises Next Year

Governor Mike Beebe’s proposed balanced budget for the 2010-11 fiscal year contains no raises for state employees, according to state Department of Finance and Administration Director Richard Weiss. State employees were to have received a 2.3% pay increase, but all raises are suspended in Beebe’s proposed budget, Weiss told the legislative Joint Budget Committee on the first day of budget hea...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

Fayetteville Gets Green Job Training Center

Fulfilling Mayor Lioneld Jordan's dream of a Green Jobs Training Center in Fayetteville, Governor Mike Beebe announced on Thursday a $1.3 million grant for the program to be conducted by NorthWest Arkansas Community College. The facility is scheduled to be opened this summer. Pictured above at the announcement in Little Rock are Rick Mayes (NWACC Director of Building Sciences), Stephen Smith...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

UA Employees Take Another Hit

Following on the news that University of Arkansas employees will get no merit raises or service awards this year, the UA Administration has also announced that workers will have to pay more for health care and dental care benefits. Health insurance costs to workers and their families will go up by 5% and dental insurance costs will be increased by 3%. The increases in the amount that employee...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

No Layoffs or Furloughs at UA

University of Arkansas Chancellor G. David Gearhart said there will be no layoffs or furloughs at the main campus this fiscal year, despite a $3.2 million budget shortfall. He made the announcement Monday while introducing Governor Mike Beebe during an observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Arkansas Union ballroom. ...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

UA Withheld Classified Workers' Raises

Arkansas legislators conducting budget hearings in Little Rock next month will be reviewing the decision by the University of Arkansas and other universities to withhold full pay increases from classified employees despite a law that provided for the raises this fiscal year, according to the co-chairman of the Joint Budget Committee. All state agencies gave the full raises, but Arkansas Tech ...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

House Passes Education Funds, Gulf Cleanup, and Collective Bargaining for Public Safety Officers

On July 1, the House passed by a vote of 239-182 its version of legislation funding for two critical education programs, FEMA funds to clean up the BP oil spill in the Gulf, and a provision to extend federal collective bargaining rights to public safety officers. John Boozman (R-AR3) was the only Arkansas Congressman to vote against it. The $10 billion education jobs fund include...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

Quote of the Day

"Renewable energy, and the green jobs that come along with it, are key to our economic growth. It is essential that in order to lead the world in renewable energy technologies, and create good jobs that support our families and communities, we must look at ways to rebuild and revitalize American manufacturing. We can’t keep doing what we’re doing. We’re just making countries like China rich...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

The Legacy of Dr. King

On January, 18, 2010, people of all ages and backgrounds come together to remember the life and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He devoted his life's work to the causes of equality and social justice. He taught that through nonviolent direct action, problems such as hunger, homelessness, prejudice, and discrimination can be overcome. Dr. King's teachings continue to inspire and guide us ...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

AFSCME Nurses Rally for Reform

Local physician Hershey Garner voiced his support for reformed health care in Arkansas on Saturday during a news conference outside of the Fayetteville Town Center. “As someone who works in Northwest Arkansas, I see first-hand how broken the system is,” he said. “It’s embarrassing that we are the only industrialized country that doesn’t have universal coverage. As a result, patients aren’t ge...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

Union Prayer

Addie Wyatt, former officer of the United Food and Commercial Workers, used to start a meeting with this union prayer. "Each of us is a link in this great union chain that stretches around the world. I will try every day to keep my link, united, active and strong." Addie L. Wyatt (1924-) Labor leader, civil rights pioneer, pastor ...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

AFSCME Spring Picnic

AFSCME Local 965 will be hosting our Spring Picnic on Sunday, May 2, 10:00am to 2:00pm, at the Gardens Main Pavilon on Razorback Road across from Faciities Management. Free Food!! Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, Chips, and Drinks! Fun!! All are Welcome. Bring the Family !!! Celebrate the end of the semester and International Workers Day . New Location for Picnic. This...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

Council Insults City Employees

The Fayetteville Civil Service Commission is responsible for examining and establishing eligibility lists for appointments and promotions within the Police and Fire Departments and acting upon appeals and disciplinary action taken by the Police and Fire Chiefs and the Mayor. To say it is unfriendly to the case of workers is an understatement. Not once in the last nine years has the Commissio...
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UA Workers Salaries Frozen

On Friday, June 18, UA Chancellor G. David Gearhart sent University workers an email stating that he just learned on Thursday, June 17, “that the Governor’s freeze on state raises did, in fact, apply to higher education. This information has caught the entire higher education community by surprise.” How that could have been a surprise instead of a delayed announcement is puzzling. Last mont...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

Congress must invest in vital public services

President Obama made it clear last night that he will fight for jobs. He knows that we cannot lose sight of the millions of working families who are still suffering from the worst economic disaster since the Great Depression . Too many Americans are out of work and too many jobs are at risk. The President and Congress must act now or millions of Americans could lose their jobs in th...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

Peace at Home Toy Drive

University Union Voice - Aug 8

UA Students: Experience What It's Like to be Part of the Labor Movement

As one of the fastest growing unions in the United States , AFSCME is constantly in search of skilled, motivated and passionate activists who are interested in a career in the labor movement. Through the AFSCME/UNCF Union Scholars Program, you can join us in the effort to support public service employees who are organizing unions. Are You Eligible? If you meet the following el...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

Two Members Honored by Sierra Club

The Arkansas Sierra Club honored two members of AFSCME Local 965 at their annual awards banquet last night. Mayor Lioneld Jordan, past president of Local 965, received the environmental group's top award, "Conservationist of the Year." In making the presentation, Sierra Club President Rob Leflar cited Jordan's outstanding leadership for low impact development, energy conservation, and expansio...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

UA Cuts Budget Again

The University of Arkansas has announced it will cut the budget by another $2.6 million for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. The cut is the second for UA and brings the total cuts since the start of the fiscal year in July to just more than $5 million. UA Chancellor G. David Gearhart says he understands the economic problems facing the state. But he say...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

Time for Action on Health Care Reform

This is the week we've been waiting for — the week when members of the House of Representatives choose to stand with us or the insurance companies . The insurance industry operatives and Republican talking heads you see on cable TV say we need to start over and spend another year — or another decade — before we pass reform. They twist the facts to say that the public opposes reform, bu...
University Union Voice - Aug 8

Spring Community Service Day

AFSCME Local 965 members will spend Saturday morning, May 22, volunteering for litter pickup and removal at Greathouse Park in south Fayetteville. With the end of the school year, the park will be more heavily used by neighborhood youngsters, so let's help make it a safe and enjoyable experience for them. Members should arrive by 8:00 a.m. for the project that includes the six-acre playground...
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Jack Hardy Award

Each year, the Texarkana Arkansas School District gives out an award for volunteer work within the school district. My mom won this award in 1993. This year, it went to Sandy Varner -- well deserved. ...
Under The Dome - Aug 8 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

On the "Talk of South Arkansas" this morning

I'll be on the "Talk of South Arkansas" this morning (KXAR 1490 AM) in Hope with Rep. Bubba Powers , who is campaigning with me on the trail some today. Tune in at 8:15 a.m. if you're in the area. ...
Under The Dome - Aug 8

On the campaign trail...8 days out

Here's what came on the radio in the Chevy this morning out on the trail. A few pictures from the weekend: Nicholas Wells shows his support for Steve Harrelson at the Big Bass Classic weigh-in. His dad Troy Wells picks up his check for 5th place overall and for the fish closest to 6 lbs. Photo of the day comes in from this house in Rondo with seven Steve Harrelson signs in ...
Under The Dome - Aug 8 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Turk Plant Permit Denied by SC

The Arkansas Supreme Court just reversed the Arkansas Public Service Commission's approval of the Turk power plant in southwest Arkansas. In a ruling released this morning, the court reversed a decision by the to grant a permit for the Southwest Electric Power Co.'s $1.6 billion plant near Fulton in Hempstead County. The ruling sends the case back to the PSC. The justices said the PSC should n...
Under The Dome - Aug 8

Local perspective on Kagan confirmation hearings

Here's video of UALR Law School Dean John DiPippa discussing the Kagan confirmation on Today's THV ...
Under The Dome - Aug 8

Letter to the Editor

Here's a link to a letter to the editor appearing in today's Texarkana Gazette . ...
Under The Dome - Aug 8 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Last minute photos

Here are a few pictures from the last weekend on the campaign trail: Stamps fishing tournament Finally got bit by a dog out going door to door down near Mars Hill. Don't let this little sucker fool ya...he can bring it Hamburger supper in Spring Hill (Hempstead Co.) Rocky Mound Cemetery Pie Auction east of Fouke Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk -- Team Joshua Weeke...
Under The Dome - Aug 8

April revenue shortfall

As you've read by now, Governor Beebe has authorized the release of rainy-day funds and other fund transfers to protect state services after an unanticipated shortfall in April revenue. The anomaly in non-wage revenues, also appearing in other states around the country, has led the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration to recommend a reduction in the FY2010 budget forecast of $41 mil...
Under The Dome - Aug 8

KSLA Interview

Our Senate race will be profiled on KSLA-12 (CBS-Shreveport) soon. Here are a couple of pictures from the interview: ...
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New radio ad

Click the console below to hear our new radio ad (or or click this link ): ...
Under The Dome - Aug 8

Sevier County Farm Bureau Candidates Forum

All legislative and county candidates in Sevier County met yesterday to speak and answer questions in DeQueen. The forum also aired on KDQN 92.1 FM and KMTB 99.5 out of Nashville. ...
Under The Dome - Aug 8 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Hello, July

I'm back after a brriief hiatus to get elected to the Senate and to take some time to get caught up here at the office. Thanks for waiting patiently, and I'm eager to join the Arkansas blog scene again. ...
Under The Dome - Aug 8 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

States’ cumulative budget shortfall likely to reach $140 billion

Here's a link to a recent study on state budgets by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. States are likely to see the largest shortfall yet in this recession, and closing this gap in many states will have severe effects on services and jobs. ...
Under The Dome - Aug 8

Special election set for House District 21

Governor Beebe has set a special election for the open seat being vacated by Rep. Steve Cole, who resigned on June 30 to become chancellor of Cossatot Community College of the UofA. My first cousin Nate Steel won the primary for the seat and will take office in January with no Republican challenger. Of course, he'd like to become the representative of the seat now to hit the ground running -...
Under The Dome - Aug 8 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Five days out...Former Bronco and all-pro Rod Smith

Thanks to former Arkansas High QB and Bronco Wide Receiver Rod Smith for helping out on the campaign yesterday. ...
Under The Dome - Aug 8

Four States Living Magazine

I'm still recovering from the election and transitioning back to my law practice for a bit while I stay tuned to the run-off elections taking place around the state. Here's the cover of the June Four States Living, which hit the racks yesterday: ...
Under The Dome - Aug 8

Election Eve

Don't forget to vote in tomorrow's preferential primary elections here in Arkansas. Here are details on the election: Early Voting: You can still early vote today at your county courthouse from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Voting at the polls tomorrow: The polls will be open from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm tomorrow. Not sure where to vote or want to confirm your polling place? It's easy -- just go ...
Under The Dome - Aug 8 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Thank You!

Complete but unofficial results in my bid for the state senate have me with 54% of the vote . It was a long, hard campaign, and I look forward to serving in the state senate. Thanks to each of you who helped make this happen. Scroll down for election results . Election results: Miller County Precinct Harrelson Cowling Bradfield 52 (74%) 19 (26%) College Hill Middl...
Under The Dome - Aug 8

Whistlestop Festival in Ashdown

We had a good turnout for the Whistlestop Festival in Ashdown over the weekend. We set up shop right outside Harrelson Headquarters in Ashdown with a cotton candy machine and popcorn machine. Here are a few pictures: ...
Under The Dome - Aug 8 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Rural sourcing to Arkansas

Here's a CNN Money article about "rural sourcing" -- sending employment opportunities to job hungry places in America rather than India -- with an emphasis on Jonesboro, Arkansas. Of course, it doesn't hurt to have skilled, low-cost labor that actually can compete with places like India and China, but broadband internet, increased infrastructure, etc., makes Arkansas a prime candidate for this...
Under The Dome - Aug 8

State oriented blogs

Stateline.org has compiled an extensive list of issue-oriented and political blogs from each of the states. Click the link for the list . ...
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12 Days out...Ash Grove Cement in Foreman

I took a little time yesterday to tour the new $350 million expansion of Ash Grove Cement in Foreman. Here are a couple of pictures: ...
Under The Dome - Aug 8

Patmos City Council meeting

I ran down to Patmos with Rep. Bubba Powers last night to speak to their city council meeting: ...
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Beebe requests federal disaster declaration for nine counties

Governor Beebe has requested a major disaster declaration from the federal government for nine Arkansas counties impacted by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding beginning April 30. The letter includes requests for Conway, Crittenden, Jackson, Lonoke, Mississippi, Poinsett, Pulaski, Saline, and Van Buren Counties. In addition, Beebe has also sent a request to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vils...
Under The Dome - Aug 8

Arkansas Teacher Retirement System update

ATRS Executive Director George Hopkins provides this update on the retirement system. ...
Under The Dome - Aug 8

AR-02: Tim Griffin's Changing Story

Blue Arkansas - Aug 7

Are city employees getting a free ride at taxpayers' expense? | Chronicle | Chron.com – Houston Ch...

Lynch at Large - Aug 7 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Endorsements for September 21st School Elections

Fighting for the Importance of Public Education - For Our Children, Our Economy, Our Communities and Our Future A strong public education system is essential to the individual and collective well-being of our state and its people, and to the development of an informed and engaged citizenry, without which no democracy can exist and flourish. A strong, universal system of public edu...
NWA Labor News - Aug 7

AR-Treas: The Real Bobby Tullis

Blue Arkansas - Aug 7 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

AR-SoS: Mark Martin Embraces The Crazy (Big Surprise)

Blue Arkansas - Aug 7 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Convicted parking lot killer Harry Coleman released from hospital, booked into Shelby County Jail » ...

Lynch at Large - Aug 7

QB Jeremiah Masoli reports to Ole Miss; eligibility still in question » The Commercial Appeal

Lynch at Large - Aug 6

Secure Arkansas: The Crazy Just Keeps Getting Better

Blue Arkansas - Aug 6 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

I Will Never Understand Gay Republicans...

Blue Arkansas - Aug 6

Anti-Choice Group Says Cancer Is An Answer To Their Prayers

Blue Arkansas - Aug 6

After Confirmation Of Kagan, Supreme Court Has Historic Number of Women

Blue Arkansas - Aug 6

Blanche Lincoln Betrays Poor And Working Arkansans Again

Blue Arkansas - Aug 6

I don't care if you call it "marriage" or "hamburger"....

Blue Arkansas - Aug 6

ar-01: chad causey is doomed! doomed i tell you!

Blue Arkansas - Aug 5

AR-02: Joyce Elliott's Campaign

Blue Arkansas - Aug 5

AR-01: Did He Pay? Crawford Won't Say.

Blue Arkansas - Aug 5 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Programming Note

Blue Hog Report - Aug 5

A Tale Of Two Democrats

Blue Arkansas - Aug 4

AR-02: Well, At Least She Didn't Choose Gilbert Baker, I Guess

Blue Hog Report - Aug 4

Glenn Beck Makes White Nationalism A Favorite Tweet

Blue Arkansas - Aug 4

AR-02: Debunking The Debunking Of Allegations Against Griffin

Blue Hog Report - Aug 4

State wants convicted killer Harry Ray Coleman in jail » The Commercial Appeal

Lynch at Large - Aug 4

In Praise of the Broken Home – Opinionator Blog – NYTimes.com

Lynch at Large - Aug 3

AR-Sen: First Debate Set For Aug. 13

Blue Hog Report - Aug 3 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Tolbert Attacks CREW For Shedding Light On Tim Griffin

Blue Arkansas - Aug 3

AR-House 46: Left-to-right, top-to-bottom, take Tylenol for any headaches, Midol for any cramps

Blue Hog Report - Aug 3

AR-Sen: The New Odd Couple — John Boozman And Reality As Felix And Oscar

Blue Hog Report - Aug 3

Brock Predicts That Someone Might Drop Out...Is It Shoffner?

Blue Arkansas - Aug 2

AR-Lt. Gov: Shane Broadway, The Ethical Candidate

Blue Arkansas - Aug 2

Ron Higgins: Ole Miss coach Nutt to Masoli's critics — "This is a good kid" » The Commercial Appe...

Lynch at Large - Aug 2

Letting Jeremiah Masoli join Ole Miss shows Houston Nutt is dirty – Stewart Mandel – SI.com

Lynch at Large - Aug 2 - 4 clicks 4 clicks

David Sanders And The Assault On Science

Blue Arkansas - Aug 2

HCR: File Under "Not Shocking"

Blue Hog Report - Aug 2

AR-02: One Of The Worst Republicans In The Country

Blue Arkansas - Aug 2

New Writers Wanted; Deadline Extended

Blue Arkansas - Aug 1 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Op-Ed Contributor – Four Deformations of the Apocalypse – NYTimes.com

Lynch at Large - Aug 1

AR-Lt. Gov: Kudos To Shane Broadway For Having Good Sense, Honesty, and Courage

Blue Arkansas - Jul 31

A Consumer's Guide to the Latest Credit-Card Traps – WSJ.com

Lynch at Large - Jul 31

Andy Griffith Celebrates 45 years of Medicare

Lynch at Large - Jul 30

John Boozman And Marion Berry Vote Against 9/11 Victims

Blue Arkansas - Jul 30 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Republicans And Blue Dogs Against 9/11 Victims: God Bless Anthony Weiner

Blue Arkansas - Jul 30

AR-03: David Whitaker Disappoints

Blue Arkansas - Jul 30

A Really Good Point To Consider

Blue Arkansas - Jul 30 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

AR-03: Whitaker As "Anti-Democrat"

Blue Hog Report - Jul 30 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

AR-04: 5 Questions With Green Party Candidate Josh Drake

Blue Hog Report - Jul 30

'American Idol': Kara is reportedly out [Updated] | Show Tracker | Los Angeles Times

Lynch at Large - Jul 30

nine republican candidates for u.s. senate (including arkansas' john boozman) would end medicare, th...

Lynch at Large - Jul 30

Crawford's Side Of The Bankruptcy Story Doesn't Fly

Blue Arkansas - Jul 29

DeGeneres Steps Down From 'American Idol' – NYTimes.com

Lynch at Large - Jul 29

Ladies, This Is What They Think Of You

Blue Arkansas - Jul 29

Immigration protests: Arizona immigration protest draws hundreds – latimes.com

Lynch at Large - Jul 29

AR-01: Rick Crawford, Bought By Big Oil And Gas

Blue Arkansas - Jul 29

The Flag At The Jonesboro Republican HQ

Blue Arkansas - Jul 29

Mike Huckabee's Guest Thinks Obama Is Bringing About The End Times

Blue Arkansas - Jul 29

AR-01: Why One Crawford Donor Should Give You Pause

Blue Hog Report - Jul 29

rick crawford's campaign rhetoric doesn't match record of personal irresponsibility

Lynch at Large - Jul 29 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Crime does not pay!

Lynch at Large - Jul 29

Top 5 Social Security Myths

Lynch at Large - Jul 29

AR-01: Rick Crawford's Bankruptcy

Blue Arkansas - Jul 29

HCR: Popularity Movin' On Up, No Word On Deluxe Apartment In Sky

Blue Hog Report - Jul 29

Mark Pryor Stands Up For Republican Obstruction

Blue Arkansas - Jul 28 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Arizona On Trial

Blue Arkansas - Jul 28

DNC: National GOP Agenda Would Be No Cup Of Tea

Blue Hog Report - Jul 28

Immigration: Judge Correctly Blocks Some Parts Of AZ Immigration Law

Blue Hog Report - Jul 28

Wednesday Wake-Up Call 7-28-10 – ArkansasMatters.com

Lynch at Large - Jul 28 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Ark. inmate says Mann offered him $50K to kill Pierce of West Memphis » The Commercial Appeal

Lynch at Large - Jul 28 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

I gotta brag...

Blue Arkansas - Jul 28

Doomsday shelters making a comeback – USATODAY.com

Lynch at Large - Jul 28

Netroots Nation Photos

Blue Arkansas - Jul 27

Eight Craighead County JP's Love Them Some Nepotism

Blue Arkansas - Jul 27

DISCLOSE Act Held Up By Republicans

Blue Arkansas - Jul 27

AR-Sen: Boozman As Sisyphus

Blue Hog Report - Jul 27

Econ 101: A Quick Post For The Austerity Crowd

Blue Hog Report - Jul 27

AR-Land Comm: Thurston Proving Little In Tilt Against Bryant

Blue Hog Report - Jul 27 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Ole Miss scrambling to find quarterback as start of preseason practice looms » The Commercial Appeal

Lynch at Large - Jul 26

AR-SoS: Mark Martin's Assault On Science And the Future of Arkansas

Blue Arkansas - Jul 26 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

A Long Overdue Question: Was D.C. Morrison A Plant?

Blue Arkansas - Jul 26 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

While I Was Away, The Teabaggers Played

Blue Arkansas - Jul 26 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

Green Party Picks Candidates

Blue Hog Report - Jul 26

AR-04: Morrison Backs Rankin

Blue Hog Report - Jul 26

AR Sec. State: Intelligent Design And Unintelligent Legislation

Blue Hog Report - Jul 26

Back From Netroots Nation!

Blue Arkansas - Jul 25

Why is Rush angry over Shirley Sherrod?

Lynch at Large - Jul 25

Murky land deals mark Gov. Rick Perry's past | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Latest...

Lynch at Large - Jul 25

Clinton Wedding Is Leaving Some Feeling Left Out – NYTimes.com

Lynch at Large - Jul 24

griffin named one of nation's most unethical candidates

Lynch at Large - Jul 23

How Corporations took control of government

Lynch at Large - Jul 23

Ask a Working Woman

It’s simple: Working women are the experts on the challenges working women face at work, at home and getting by in a tough economy. And if you want to know something, the best thing to do is ask an expert. That’s what Working America and the AFL-CIO are doing with the 2010 Ask a Working Woman survey , and they could use your help. If you’re a working woman (whether you work outside or insi...
NWA Labor News - Jul 23

AR-Sen: Lincoln Blasts Boozman For Turning His Back On Unemployed Arkansans

Blue Hog Report - Jul 22

AR-02: Better Get To Running

Blue Hog Report - Jul 21

White House Apologizes to Fired Official – NYTimes.com

Lynch at Large - Jul 21

AFP Group Should Refudiate Blatantly Illegal Electioneering

Blue Hog Report - Jul 21

Facts come out! Shirley Sherrod did not discriminate against white farmer

Lynch at Large - Jul 21

Off To Vegas and Netroots Nation

Blue Arkansas - Jul 20

Senate Passes Extension Of Unemployment Benefits; All Republicans Vote No

Blue Arkansas - Jul 20

Tim Griffin-Crooked Candidate

Blue Arkansas - Jul 20

HCR: Sky Remains Intact As HCR Benefits Take Effect

Blue Hog Report - Jul 20

At This Point, Caving To Teabaggers Has Become Morally Offensive

Blue Arkansas - Jul 20

Dick Morris shows blatant hypocrisy..(AR-4 race)

DailyKos (Arkansas) - Jul 20

AR-Sen: More on Sunday's Poll Numbers

Blue Hog Report - Jul 20 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

SC-Sen: Alvin Greene, Payday Candy Bars, and Squirrel Turds

Blue Hog Report - Jul 20

In The Blogs: Tolbert Tackles Auto Issue

Blue Hog Report - Jul 20

Cosmos-Liturgy-Sex » They Finally Won: Background on Ken Howell's Firing

Lynch at Large - Jul 20

AR-Sen: More on Sunday's Poll Numbers

Blue Hog Report - Jul 20 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

AR-Sec. State: Mark Martin Loses Control Of Rant, Slides Into Wall Of Truth In Turn Four

Blue Hog Report - Jul 20 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

AR-Sen, AR-Gov: New Talk Business Poll Out

Blue Arkansas - Jul 19 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

UA Enrollment Rises, but Problems Not Addressed

The University of Arkansas is predicting another record enrollment year for the fall of 2010, but the administration is not addressing the concerns about additional faculty needs or compensation plans for existing staff. Last year the official enrollment was 19,849 for the fall semester. This year more than 20,700 students are expected to enroll. A record number of new freshmen are also expe...
University Union Voice - Jul 19 - 2 clicks 2 clicks

AR-Sen, AR-Gov: Boozman, Beebe lead

Blue Hog Report - Jul 19

AR-Sen: Halter Endorses Lincoln

Blue Hog Report - Jul 18

Secure Arkansas Vowing To Fight On To 2011...Comedy Ensues

Blue Arkansas - Jul 17 - 2 clicks 2 clicks