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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 18h

“The Librarians” examines the experiences of school librarians who have found themselves on the front lines of a battle against censorship. https://to.pbs.org/46TqfiW

The fight against book bans by public school librarians shown in new documentary

According to a new report from PEN America, public schools across the U.S. saw more than 6,800 book bans in the 2024-25 school year. A new documentary, “The Librarians,” examines the experiences of sc...

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mella3.bsky.social @mella3.bsky.social · 1d

Shoffner is gaining farm and labor support and working her way around the state

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Chris Jones @jonesforar.bsky.social · 1d

I'm running because Arkansas deserves a bigger table of opportunity.

That table rests on 4 legs of opportunity:
– Justice
– Economy
– Democracy
– Innovation

I'm a builder. Let's build a better Arkansas together. Pull up a chair and join us ➡️ chrisjonesforcongress.com

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Steve Rattner @steverattner.bsky.social · 2d

Around 14 million Americans are set to lose their insurance over the next 10 years. And out of the 10 hardest-hit states, 7 voted for Trump.

My @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social Chart

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Chris Jones @jonesforar.bsky.social · 2d

What if you could afford housing, pay for groceries, and know your job would reward your hard work? That's the Arkansas I BELIEVE we deserve. Let's get it. Pass it on.

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mella3.bsky.social @mella3.bsky.social · 3d

Arkansasans save when charging at home

mella3.bsky.social @mella3.bsky.social · 3d

Free NYT article—EV vs Gas: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...

How Much It Costs to Drive an E.V. and a Gas Car in Every State

www.nytimes.com

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mella3.bsky.social @mella3.bsky.social · 3d

@hallieshoffner.bsky.social will be in Russellville on Wednesday! Stop by her Meet and Greet from 6–8 pm. #arpx

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 4d

Gov. Sanders' move to hold open late Gary Stubblefield's Senate seat for 280 days before filling vacancy is nearly 100 days longer than schedule used to fill any of the 17 legislative vacancies since 2011. @bluehogreport.bsky.social reports in @arktimes.bsky.social

Sanders’ date for special election to fill Senate seat is historical outlier - Arkansas Times

The governor's June 9 special election in District 26 is 130 days past the legal deadline, and nearly 100 days later than any special legislative election since 2011.

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Arkansas Advocate @arkansasadvocate.com · 4d

Via @ainsleyplatt.bsky.social: A Franklin County resident asked a judge Monday to move up a special election to replace the late Sen. Gary Stubblefield by six months, alleging the current schedule prevents District 26 voters from having a voice during the 2026 fiscal session. #arpx #arleg

Franklin County resident sues to move up election to fill Arkansas senator's seat | Arkansas Advocate

A Franklin County resident asked a judge Monday to move up a special election to replace the late Sen. Gary Stubblefield by six months, alleging the current schedule prevents District 26 voters from h...

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Arkansas Democrats @arkdems.org · 4d

ARKANSAS 🚨

We’re having a special election in our MOST competitive State House District‼️

WE CAN WIN THIS SEAT FOR DEMOCRATS & WE’RE GONNA NEED YOUR HELP.

CHIP IN to help us flip SEATS during SPECIAL ELECTIONS— go to ArkDems.us/ElectDemocrats

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mella3.bsky.social @mella3.bsky.social · 7d

@rdaily.medsky.social @wiryarky.bsky.social

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Chris Jones @jonesforar.bsky.social · 8d

This #DVAM, Arkansas shelters are losing funding & survivors are being left with nowhere to turn.

In 2024, 42 Arkansans were killed by domestic violence. Without support, that number will rise.

Domestic violence is not an afterthought. Our leaders must stand with survivors. 💜

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 8d

NEW: ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the Trump administration’s cuts to an aid program.

Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Here’s What Never Arrived.

ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administration’s cut...

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mella3.bsky.social @mella3.bsky.social · 8d

Actions you can take to impact climate change (hint—your vote matters!) drawdown.org/shift

SHIFT

Climate change is the defining challenge of our generation. Here’s what you can do to SHIFT the trajectory.

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🇵🇸 Justpepper ❌️👑🇺🇸 @justpepper.bsky.social · 9d

#arpx #Arkansas #arleg

The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 9d

The cost of Gov. Sanders' voucher subsidies for private school/homeschool parents will top $326M this year, according to Arkansas Dept. of Ed. -- nearly $50M more than what legislators have appropriated. All that money and not a single public school helped in any way, shape or form.

Arkansas Educational Freedom Account program cost could top $326M, report finds | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

The Arkansas Educational Freedom Accounts could cost the state more than $326 million during the fiscal year that ends June 30, according to information provided by the state Department of Education.

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Chris Jones @jonesforar.bsky.social · 8d

The federal government officially shut down Wednesday at midnight after Congress failed to reach an agreement on a funding bill. Nationwide, federal employees have been furloughed without pay. But what does that mean for Arkansans? Here's what we know.

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mella3.bsky.social @mella3.bsky.social · 8d

Meet and Greet with @hallieshoffner.bsky.social in Russellville next Wednesday!

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 9d

Trump sent 20 billion to Argentina for a bailout.

China brokered a deal to quit buying American soybeans and buy beans from Argentina.

Trump bailed out the country that swept the knees of American farmers.

The Art of the Deal…

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Sean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 12d

Want to instead prioritize energy consumers and cheap energy? Here's how: heatmap.news/politics/ene...

Democrats Bid to Become the Party of Cheap Energy: Exclusive

Representatives Sean Casten and Mike Levin have a new package of legislation designed to lower electricity prices — in a way that just so happens to be “clean.”

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mella3.bsky.social @mella3.bsky.social · 10d

m.youtube.com/watch?v=jdlB... #arpx @hallieshoffner.bsky.social @jamesrussell3rd.bsky.social @stevegrappe.bsky.social @jonesforar.bsky.social

Trump’s Policies Are Devastating Farmers

YouTube video by The Democrats

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 11d

I can’t think of any reason to completely wreck the ag markets in entire United States other than purposeful sabotage.

A fire sale on farmland.

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Greg Leding @gregleding.bsky.social · 11d

Quick reminder about tomorrow’s legislative hearing concerning changes coming to child-care vouchers. The House Early Childhood Permanent Subcommittee is going to hear from Secretary Oliva at a meeting in Big MAC, Room A, next Tuesday, September 30, at 1:00p. #ARpx

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Dave Jones @cleanpowerdave.bsky.social · 13d

It's out! It's a great read! Highly recommended 💪

Now can someone do the same for battery? 🔋🔋🔋

Solar is giving the world **cheap daytime** electricity.

Battery changes the game: it gives that solar electricity**when you need it**.

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mella3.bsky.social @mella3.bsky.social · 13d

#arpx @arkdems.org

Hallie Shoffner @hallieshoffner.bsky.social · 14d

Challenge accepted, @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social ! Come on down to Arkansas, let’s talk about how this Democrat is going to deliver for real people here in my state. Nobody tells us what to do or how to think.

@thebulwark.com

#arkansas #politics #ussenate #movement #hallieshoffner

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