just a friendly reminder that bad photoshop will ALWAYS be better than using AI.

Federal education cuts and Trump DEI demands leave states, teachers in limbo | Arkansas Advocate Early this month, the U.S. Department of Education issued an ultimatum to K-12 public schools and state education agencies: Certify that you are not engaging in discrimination under the banner of…

The U.S. Department of Education this month issued an ultimatum to K-12 public schools and state education agencies: Certify that you are not engaging in discrimination under the banner of DEI, or risk losing federal funding — including billions in support for low-income students.

Action alert: Sierra Club: Stop two dangerous bills in Arkansas that would lock us into dirty energy. tell your Rep to vote NO on SB596 & HB1409. #arpx #arleg (text CALL to 69866) or leave a pinkslip: 501-682-6211, leave name, city & brief message to vote no.

Russia's daily strikes on peaceful Ukrainian cities are pure terror.
These strikes have no military objectives whatsoever.

Killing children on a playground is a war crime and terrorism on the part of Russia; it cannot be seen in any other way.

Putin is an international criminal and a terrorist⤵️

The family is still sitting by the body of their 15 year old son.

it can be simultaneously true that protesting alone is not enough, and that getting millions of people into the streets is still a good thing to do.

Afterschool programming grant appropriation approved by subcommittee; DEI targeted • Arkansas Advocate Youth organizations that promote diversity initiatives would be prohibited from receiving state grants under an appropriation bill approved by a legislative subcommittee Tuesday.

Youth organizations that promote diversity initiatives would be prohibited from receiving state grants under an appropriation bill approved by a legislative subcommittee Tuesday. #arpx #arleg

the U.S. government is targeting legal noncitizen scholars, not on the basis of any wrongdoing, but as part of a larger assault against an educated public.

Word of the day is ‘erumpent’ (17th century), which describes buds and blossom that are bursting forth with vigour. Can also be used of energetic humans.

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Fight the Oligarchy Rally Poster with event details for: Las Vegas, NV, Tempe, AZ, Greeley, CO, Denver, CO, and Tucson, AZ

⚡️FIGHT THE OLIGARCHY RALLY ⚡️
STARTING TOMORROW.

Nevada. Arizona. Colorado.
You, me, and Bernie.
Dem and GOP districts. ❤️💙

See you there 💪🏽🌞

HERE TO STAY - For the Dignity of Immigrant Workers
Springdale, #Arkansas

MARCH 31st
Gather at 1:30 PM in Murphy Park
Live Music, Art, Theater Play by Workers

3:00 PM Peaceful March
1.7 miles to Luther George Park

#arpx #arbluedots

Veteran's March announced at every state capitol for Friday at noon. All are welcome to participate.

The Systematic Takeover of Arkansas: Part 4 - Eroding Judicial Independence – The Final Barrier to Theocratic Rule Introduction: The Judiciary Under Siege

StandUp Arkansas is breaking down the systemic takeover of Arkansas. #arpx #arbluedots
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Arkansas lawmakers seek to eliminate state grocery tax with new legislation • Arkansas Advocate Arkansas’ governor on Tuesday announced legislation to repeal the state grocery tax and expand liability protections for food banks and their donors.

Arkansas’ governor on Tuesday announced legislation to repeal the state grocery tax and expand liability protections for food banks and their donors. #arpx #arleg

Tomorrow & every Wednesday at 7, my friend @leecrawford1.bsky.social hosts a zoom meeting (link is first comment). The subject is mainly local government & politics here in the state, but he has also had a speaker discuss national strategy. Lots of great Q&A! #arbluedots #arpx

Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s firing of key government watchdog • Arkansas Advocate A federal district judge extended a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration’s move to fire a top government watchdog lawyer.

A federal district judge extended a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration’s move to fire a top government watchdog lawyer, following a Wednesday hearing.

time is 10am to 3pm!!!

Just now realizing I forgot to put the time on the poster, is 10am to 3pm!!!

Please help get the word out about this!!!! #arpx #notmypresident #arkansasprotest #arprotest #arkansas #protest #peoplesmarch

The Lower Mississippi River’s largest ecosystem restoration project got the federal go-ahead • Arkansas Advocate A first-of-its-kind project seeking to restore river ecosystems along 39 miles of the Lower Mississippi River has federal approval to move forward — if it can secure a slice of the federal bankroll.…

A first-of-its-kind project seeking to restore river ecosystems along 39 miles of the Lower Mississippi River has federal approval to move forward — if it can secure a slice of the federal bankroll.

Via @tennesseelookout.com