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Vote Kerry: Our Future Depends on It

Arkansas Times | October 25, 2004

Though born to privilege, like George W. Bush, John Kerry has avoided the greed, the arrogance, the self-centeredness that afflict Bush and many of his wealthy cronies.

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Tags: election, president, Kerry, endorsement

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The Arkansas Times, founded in 1974, publishes the most widely read politics and news blog in the state and a monthly magazine. Located in the economic, political and cultural center of Arkansas — Greater Little Rock — where almost half...

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In Little Rock, It's "King Chamber"new

Mysterious Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce “contractors” doing who knows what for who knows how much taxpayers' money are given preference over legitimate city functions and accountable city employees. While protecting an annual $200,000 contribution to the Chamber, the Little Rock Board of Directors has slashed the city budget ruthlessly in other areas.

Arkansas Times | Arkansas Times Staff | 01-07-2010 | Policy Issues

Tags: special interests, public funds, Contractors, Little Rock, parks, Chamber of Commerce, budgets

Lottery Promotionnew

The lottery finds itself in a somewhat awkward position on advertising. Officials want to maximize sales, but they have to be wary of targeting specific demographic groups, even if national experience indicates some might be more fertile markets.

Arkansas Times | Arkansas Times Staff | 12-10-2009 | Economy

Tags: advertising, lottery

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Arkansas's New Day; a Historic Republican Victorynew

It's not too early to say definitively that it was a historic day in Arkansas, a triumphant Republican tidal wave that holds every promise of being here for a long time to come.

Arkansas Times | Max Brantley | 11-05-2014 | Elections

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2010 Primaries: A Tale of Two Races in Arkansasnew

The Senate primary contest between Blanche Lincoln and Bill Halter in Arkansas has garnered plenty of national interest. But national attention may or may not translate to local interest.

Arkansas Times | Gerard Matthews | 05-18-2010 | Politics

Tags: Bill Halter, Blanche Lincoln

May a Thousand New ACORNs Take Rootnew

ACORN took formal steps last week toward dissolution, but its work will continue under similar organizations with new names.

Arkansas Times | Max Brantley | 04-01-2010 | Commentary

Tags: activism, ACORN, organizing

Are Liberals Smarter? Ask Some Recent Studiesnew

A widely debated study published in the current issue of the scientific journal Social Psychology Quarterly tries to explain why most of us attach ourselves to broad political concepts like liberalism and conservatism and embrace different social and religious values.

Arkansas Times | Ernest Dumas | 03-04-2010 | Commentary

Tags: IQ, conservatives, liberals

A Different Kind of Reality TV is Keeping Health Care Reform Alivenew

I'm optimistic -- uncharacteristically -- that something good might come of the great debate on health care legislation. If it does, it will because the people -- and their real stories -- will rule.

Arkansas Times | Max Brantley | 10-22-2009 | Commentary

Tags: Health Care Reform, the public option, Congress, health care

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