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#Arkansas Dirt road blue dot fighting for all women & girls . Defender of small rural public schools & communities. Potty mouth.
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Ozark City Council rebuffs feelers from state officials about supplying water for Gov. Sanders' proposed mega-prison; opts against sending letter to request sit-down to discuss project. State bought prison site before determining how it could be supplied with water.
#Arkansas #arpx
#Arkansas #arpx
Ozark City Council votes against reaching out to state over water supply for proposed Franklin County prison | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
OZARK -- Franklin County residents gathered in Ozark Monday to ask the city not waver in its resolution to oppose the planned jail.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Nurses played outsized roles in World War II, saving lives and comforting patients both at home and abroad. Some were killed by enemy fire while others spent years as prisoners of war. A coalition of retired nurses say time is running out to honor the women who set the foundation for nursing in war.
WWII nurses who dodged bullets and saved lives deserve Congressional honor, lawmakers say
A coalition of retired military nurses and others is pushing to award the Congressional Gold Medal to World War II nurses.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Nurses played outsized roles in World War II, saving lives and comforting patients both at home and abroad. Some were killed by enemy fire while others spent years as prisoners of war. A coalition of retired nurses say time is running out to honor the women who set the foundation for nursing in war.
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Veterans Day soundtrack?
Van Buren, Arkansas native Arkie Shibley’s “Uncle Sam Has Called My Number” (1951).
youtu.be/XJMJw8q9Wpk
Van Buren, Arkansas native Arkie Shibley’s “Uncle Sam Has Called My Number” (1951).
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Uncle Sam Called My Number Arkie Shibley
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November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Veterans Day soundtrack?
Van Buren, Arkansas native Arkie Shibley’s “Uncle Sam Has Called My Number” (1951).
youtu.be/XJMJw8q9Wpk
Van Buren, Arkansas native Arkie Shibley’s “Uncle Sam Has Called My Number” (1951).
youtu.be/XJMJw8q9Wpk
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The Arkansas "merci" train.
After WWII (1949) the French government and people sent 49 boxcars of gifts to thank the US. One for each state, one for DC. Many have been lost since. Arkansas' is in Helena, behind the American Legion.
After WWII (1949) the French government and people sent 49 boxcars of gifts to thank the US. One for each state, one for DC. Many have been lost since. Arkansas' is in Helena, behind the American Legion.
November 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The Arkansas "merci" train.
After WWII (1949) the French government and people sent 49 boxcars of gifts to thank the US. One for each state, one for DC. Many have been lost since. Arkansas' is in Helena, behind the American Legion.
After WWII (1949) the French government and people sent 49 boxcars of gifts to thank the US. One for each state, one for DC. Many have been lost since. Arkansas' is in Helena, behind the American Legion.
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Daisy Bates received an honorary degree from my college the year I got my regular degree:
#OTD in 1914, Daisy Bates was born. She led the Arkansas NAACP, used her newspaper to fight segregation, and helped organize the Little Rock Nine. Her courage helped change America. #TheMarchContinues
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Daisy Bates received an honorary degree from my college the year I got my regular degree:
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November 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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2 Air Force veterans from Arkansas:
November 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
2 Air Force veterans from Arkansas:
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It’s not enough to simply thank our veterans for their service.
Millions of them rely on SNAP and the ACA.
Many struggle with PTSD and worry about access to mental health services.
Today, on Veterans Day, let’s renew our commitment to keep fighting for those who fought for us.
Millions of them rely on SNAP and the ACA.
Many struggle with PTSD and worry about access to mental health services.
Today, on Veterans Day, let’s renew our commitment to keep fighting for those who fought for us.
November 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
It’s not enough to simply thank our veterans for their service.
Millions of them rely on SNAP and the ACA.
Many struggle with PTSD and worry about access to mental health services.
Today, on Veterans Day, let’s renew our commitment to keep fighting for those who fought for us.
Millions of them rely on SNAP and the ACA.
Many struggle with PTSD and worry about access to mental health services.
Today, on Veterans Day, let’s renew our commitment to keep fighting for those who fought for us.
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BREAKING: In a sweeping victory for voters, a Utah judge struck down the GOP’s latest gerrymander ruling that lawmakers violated the state constitution. This restores a voter-approved ban on partisan gerrymandering and enacts a fairer map for 2026.
Utah Judge Strikes Down GOP Gerrymander, Restores Voter-Approved Fair Map
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
BREAKING: In a sweeping victory for voters, a Utah judge struck down the GOP’s latest gerrymander ruling that lawmakers violated the state constitution. This restores a voter-approved ban on partisan gerrymandering and enacts a fairer map for 2026.
Sounds familiar #Arkansas?
As expected, most schools receiving @GovBillLee’s private school voucher taxpayer handouts have shady testing & transparency, and “patchwork” curriculums “largely based in Christianity”
(Betsy Devos openly admitted “advancing God’s kingdom” is the goal) nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/10/t...
(Betsy Devos openly admitted “advancing God’s kingdom” is the goal) nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/10/t...
November 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Sounds familiar #Arkansas?
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As expected, most schools receiving @GovBillLee’s private school voucher taxpayer handouts have shady testing & transparency, and “patchwork” curriculums “largely based in Christianity”
(Betsy Devos openly admitted “advancing God’s kingdom” is the goal) nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/10/t...
(Betsy Devos openly admitted “advancing God’s kingdom” is the goal) nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/10/t...
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
As expected, most schools receiving @GovBillLee’s private school voucher taxpayer handouts have shady testing & transparency, and “patchwork” curriculums “largely based in Christianity”
(Betsy Devos openly admitted “advancing God’s kingdom” is the goal) nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/10/t...
(Betsy Devos openly admitted “advancing God’s kingdom” is the goal) nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/10/t...
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They had one fucking job.
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They Had One Fucking Job
Democrats Seal Deal on Verbal ‘No Take-Backsies’ and a Mutual Go-Fuck-Yourself
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November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
They had one fucking job.
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This is sheer perfection.
(Posted in two parts)
(Posted in two parts)
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
This is sheer perfection.
(Posted in two parts)
(Posted in two parts)
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To all those who bravely served our country, thank you to you and your family for your extraordinary service. The sacrifices that all of you have made to protect our country will be honored, today and every day.
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
To all those who bravely served our country, thank you to you and your family for your extraordinary service. The sacrifices that all of you have made to protect our country will be honored, today and every day.
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Trump touts his trade deal as delivering for farmers, but the economic forecast for Arkansas row crop farmers remains dire.
Trump’s trade deal will allow soybean sales to flow back to China, but farmers are still left in an unworkable economy - Arkansas Times
Trump talks a big game on his new trade deal with China, but while soybean sales will resume, farmers are largely still left in an unsteady market with few tools to thrive.
arktimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Trump touts his trade deal as delivering for farmers, but the economic forecast for Arkansas row crop farmers remains dire.
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If you're close to Edwardsville tomorrow, come see me!
November 11, 2025 at 12:05 AM
If you're close to Edwardsville tomorrow, come see me!
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Such diversity. Runs the gamut from beige to eggshell.
November 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Such diversity. Runs the gamut from beige to eggshell.
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The epitome of bad public policy. It’s clear Arkansas wants to make its public schools even worse and if you can’t afford a private school? Too bad for you.
It’s like apples 🍎 to 🐍 . Public & rural schools have less resources ,under funded & understaffed where are the LEARNS SCORES! What the hell are you comparing? LEARNS paid by our tax $ isn’t graded! Comparing starved public schools against each other for what an excuse to close rural public schools?
November 9, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The epitome of bad public policy. It’s clear Arkansas wants to make its public schools even worse and if you can’t afford a private school? Too bad for you.
More fall from Yell County #Arkansas! First from my property in the valley, second on top of Mt Magazine, & third the valley & Blue Mountian Lake.
November 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
More fall from Yell County #Arkansas! First from my property in the valley, second on top of Mt Magazine, & third the valley & Blue Mountian Lake.
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Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison for assisting in & participating in the rape of countless children & without explanation, the Trump admin moved her to a Club Fed where she is now being waited on hand & foot & they even gave her a fucking puppy.
Anyone wanna explain that?
Anyone wanna explain that?
November 10, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison for assisting in & participating in the rape of countless children & without explanation, the Trump admin moved her to a Club Fed where she is now being waited on hand & foot & they even gave her a fucking puppy.
Anyone wanna explain that?
Anyone wanna explain that?
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Arkansas has applied for a $1B slice of the $50B fund for rural hospitals in Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill, the Arkansas Advocate reports. (The bill also cuts rural Medicaid spending by an estimated $155B over 10 years.)
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Arkansas hospitals, nursing homes, EMS providers seek federal rural health transformation funds - Arkansas Times
Arkansas has applied for a piece of the $50 billion in new federal funding for rural hospitals included in a bill passed earlier this year.
arktimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Arkansas has applied for a $1B slice of the $50B fund for rural hospitals in Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill, the Arkansas Advocate reports. (The bill also cuts rural Medicaid spending by an estimated $155B over 10 years.)
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Shameful cowards!
November 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Shameful cowards!
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A rural Democrat would never…
We need some folks made of tougher stuff in DC.
We need some folks made of tougher stuff in DC.
November 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
A rural Democrat would never…
We need some folks made of tougher stuff in DC.
We need some folks made of tougher stuff in DC.
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8 Dem Senators: "The GOP will not negotiate, so we'll just cave (again)."
Ro Khana is right. Chuck Schumer is not an effective leader, and he must go!
Gavin Newsom is right: "Pathetic"
Primaries start May '26.
Ro Khana is right. Chuck Schumer is not an effective leader, and he must go!
Gavin Newsom is right: "Pathetic"
Primaries start May '26.
November 10, 2025 at 3:59 AM
8 Dem Senators: "The GOP will not negotiate, so we'll just cave (again)."
Ro Khana is right. Chuck Schumer is not an effective leader, and he must go!
Gavin Newsom is right: "Pathetic"
Primaries start May '26.
Ro Khana is right. Chuck Schumer is not an effective leader, and he must go!
Gavin Newsom is right: "Pathetic"
Primaries start May '26.
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Powerful women are getting it done. Meet @hallieshoffner 6th gen Arkansas farmer, running for Senate. We need more women in the rooms where decisions are made, and this is how we do it! #breakingnews🚨 #gilead #powerfulwomen #waronwomen #arkansas #farmlifebestlife #empoweredwomenempowerwomen
November 10, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Powerful women are getting it done. Meet @hallieshoffner 6th gen Arkansas farmer, running for Senate. We need more women in the rooms where decisions are made, and this is how we do it! #breakingnews🚨 #gilead #powerfulwomen #waronwomen #arkansas #farmlifebestlife #empoweredwomenempowerwomen