Previous AMP University articles have stressed the importance of taking part in local politics because of the direct effect it has on your life, and the proportionate power your voice can have in a political landscape where you are one…
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Gov. Candidate Chris Jones Says ‘Arkansans Lose Voice in New Congressional Maps’
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Democratic candidate for governor, Chris Jones, recently shared his opinion via press release concerning the state’s controversial redistricting plans. Jones’ campaign says, “the Arkansas Legislature has finished its work on redistricting after drawing the state’s new congressional district maps.…
This is Labor Day weekend, which means summer is over, and we’re heading into the election season. This election will be unlike any our nation has ever experienced, and today I’d like to talk about some of the things we…
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Cash & Candor: Competition is Good for Democracy, SB163 is Not
by Caleb Talleyby Caleb Talleyby Caleb Talley I wondered how deep we would get into the current legislative session before my weekend-column hiatus was forced to end. Less than a month, and I’m surprised it took that long. And since I haven’t contributed to…
A public meeting, such as the town halls we are holding around the state, can be a little tricky. People who care about an issue often speak with passion. There’s always a chance that emotions will run high. In a gathering…