Posts Tagged ‘Arkansas’
Ballot Issues in Arkansas
Just when you think you know something, it’s time to examine the facts. I have spent several hours actually reading, researching and calling Arkansas legislators to get the FACTS on the ballot issues that face Arkansans on Nov 2nd . This post is an attempt to give people the information gleaned as a result. I…
Read MoreThe Universal Buzz Word – ACCOUNTABILITY
This election cycle has definitely been quite unique. Candidates carefully omit any party affiliation on their yard signs and push cards, hoping to avoid “that” question when going door to door. Political ads paid for by DC insiders try to hit all of the candidates on one side of the political aisle, telling me that…
Read MoreReasons Arkansans Need to Get Out The Vote (GOTV)
The vast majority of Arkansans (around 61 percent) are strongly dissatisfied with the direction of our nation and over 51 percent of Arkansans say their economic situation is fair or poor compared to 5 years ago. Arkansas is ranked 10th worst place to retire . We have amazing people, a good climate and our cost of…
Read MoreSaving Starfish
I received this email this morning from Bill Mathews, an American Majority Alumni from the Little Rock area: “I am proud to be a member of a church that supports and encourages Christian participation in the election of our lawmakers. We held our first VOTER REGISTRATION day last Sunday, we had 23 people sign forms,…
Read MoreA Grain of Sanity on an Infinite Beach of Lunacy!
Just when you thought you would have to take your pail and shovel and shuffle on back home to pout, the sun reflects a shimmering grain of hope. In what I would call a pronounced step of faith, the Lowell city council approved a measure to place the phrase, “In God We Trust,” in a prominent…
Read MoreGood Bye mom and Dad hello Uncle Sam
Last Friday I was honored to speak at the University of Arkansas Constitution Day Celebration 2010 at the campus open air Greek Theater. It proved to be a wonderful experience. Literally hundreds of students roamed amongst the tables, wolfed down free hot dogs, sipped lemonade, registered for a free Ipad and listened to a half-dozen…
Read MoreThe Rest of the Story~
While this is exciting~ “Arkansas.gov Ranked 2nd Among the Nation’s Top Official State Web Sites” Here are some other Arkansas statistics that might be a little more important~ Arkansas ranks 5th in the nation as to the number of government employees (from 2006-2009 the number of state employees increased from 51,518 to 55,517 an increase…
Read MoreHow do I put my boots on the ground when I can’t find my socks?
I believe that there are a great number of people who would love to get involved, become more effective and make a greater impact on their communities helping to secure the future for their families but they are “so busy” that they don’t see how. We may often wish for more time but each of…
Read MoreDo Something!
In the age that we find ourselves in, there are so many campaigns and organizations vying for our attention. If your calendar is anything like mine, it is hard to discern where you are supposed to be from day to day or even hour to hour. Multiple meetings, breakfasts, forums & debates continue to crowd…
Read MoreAn Agent of Change dies and His Battle is Remembered
Jefferson Thomas died Sunday, Sept 5th from pancreatic cancer. Thomas was one of the “Little Rock Nine” who provoked a major civil rights battle at Little Rock Central High, my alma mater, in 1957 and is remembered as an agent of change in our small state. When he was just 15 years old, Thomas volunteered to break the “color barrier”…
Read MoreDe Queen, AR Activist Training
So, Politics is just not your thing? ~ Part One
Growing up in the 80’s one of the mantra’s I’ve heard most of my life is: “Don’t discuss politics and religion.” in polite company. (As an aside I found this “starter piece” on The Etiquette of Talking Politics, I don’t agree fully but she makes some excellent points, especially for newbies) I always wondered why…
Read MoreLittle Rock, AR Activist Training
Who’s Watching the Store?
While city officials in Fayetteville, Arkansas are constantly striving to “Keep Fayetteville Funky”, I believe they are keeping it more flunky than funky. In recent months our officials have revamped Block Street, the connector street between the historic square and the entertainment district along Dickson Street with back-in, angled parking spots (no, seriously), odd, jutting…
Read MoreWANT TO BE AN AGENT OF CHANGE? HERE’S HOW~ PART TWO
Traveling across the state of Arkansas we have come across some truly effective organizations as well as some that are facing significant hurdles. One of the organizations that has really stood out as an example of a strong group is the Faulkner Co TEA Party. With well over 400 members and a monthly general meeting…
Read MoreSURE-FIRE TIPS FOR A LOCAL CANDIDATE
Recently, I was visiting with a county quorum court candidate between sessions during one of our trainings here in Arkansas. He had recently been victorious during a tough primary battle against an opponent from a well known family in the county. After months of strictly out-working his competitor, he was telling me about the challenge…
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Nashville, AR Activist Training
Want to be an agent of change? Here’s How~ Part One
Traveling across the state of Arkansas we have come across some truly EFFECTIVE organizations and some that are really struggling. One of the most effective groups in the state is the Faulkner Co TEA Party with well over 400 members and a monthly general meeting attendance of over 200, they are fast becoming a change agent…
Read MoreHarrison, AR Activist Training
Time To Go Back To School~ Local Power
There is a definite fervor for involvement around our state and nation, the problem is that our educational system has failed to teach the basic tenets of citizenship. I would submit that those alive today, with little exception, have not been schooled in the responsibilities of living in a free nation. Many of us are quite familiar…
Read MorePrescott, AR Activist Training
Heroes to remember …from yesterday and today
Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to Virginia for a couple of days to visit with my American Majority colleagues and friends from across the country. The trip began with a 4:00am buzz in my ear from my iPhone and shortly thereafter, the lightening cracked and thundered, and I knew I was in for…
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