Arkansas
Disregarding womens’ health, Arkansas abortion ban pushes mothers to death’s door
May 28, 2026Emily Waldorf faced a life-threatening miscarriage. But fearing Arkansas’ anti-abortion law, hospital lawyers refused to authorize care.
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Appellate Court kills key remaining part of Voting Rights Act
November 21, 2023The ruling forbids both citizens and private groups from suing to enforce the right to vote.
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Trans health victory: Federal court declares Arkansas’ gender-affirming care ban unconstitutional
June 21, 2023“I can say with 100% certainty that if I hadn’t had this care, I would not be here today,” declares the 17-year-old plaintiff.
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Arkansas bans children’s books on LGBTQ topics and racism; librarians and booksellers sue
June 2, 2023Censorship law could see librarians and booksellers jailed.
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On anniversary of Elaine race massacre, Arkansas community says reparations are due
October 8, 2021Sept. 30, 2021, marked the 102nd anniversary of the 1919 Elaine Race Massacre in Arkansas.
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