Supreme Court Ruling Greenlights Voter Suppression
Today the United States Supreme Court issued an opinion that will upend the Voting Rights Act. With their ruling on Louisiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court has just delt what […]
New laws could make it harder for legally eligible Arkansans to vote
Article 3 Section 1 of the Arkansas Constitution currently reads: “Except as otherwise provided by this Constitution, any person may vote in an election in this state who is: During the Arkansas General Assembly’s 2025 regular session, the […]
Arkansas Kids Count Coalition Policy 101 Series
The Arkansas Kids Count Coalition is celebrating 30 years of advocacy for our state’s children. And we thought our anniversary would be a great time to go back to the […]
September 16 is National Voter Registration Day
This National Voter Registration Day, let’s talk about bureaucracy — people’s favorite policy topic! Though you might not realize it, many aspects of bureaucracy are good. Bureaucracy helps ensure buildings […]
We Stand for Direct Democracy
AACF is a member of Protect AR Rights, a committee working to get The Arkansas Ballot Measure Rights Amendment on the 2026 ballot.
2025 Arkansas Kids Count Coalition Champion for Children Awards
Every other year, after the regular session of the Arkansas General Assembly, the Arkansas Kids Count Coalition presents the Champion for Children Awards to highlight the power of advocacy; celebrate […]
Arkansas’s New Ballot Measure Laws: A Game You Can’t Win
Thanks to new state laws, ballot measure campaigns will have to navigate a practically impossible gauntlet to get measures on the ballot.
AACF Testimony Against SB209
Punishing law abiding people for the crimes of others, is simply unfair.
Why to Advocate Even When You Are Tired
If you’re looking for a “why” to keep yourself going, look around you and don’t forget to look in the mirror as well.
AACF Testimony Against SB207, SB208 and SB211
Arkansas families should have a say in major decisions that will impact their communities.