It’s the 4th of July – more properly known as Independence Day. For many of us, this is the day for cooking out, going to the pool or beach, and watching fireworks. As someone who enjoys all those things, I have no problem with celebrating the holiday in these ways. A great way to celebrate our freedom is to do what you want (as long as you don’t hurt anyone else). Prior … [Read more...]
The New AAI App is Out
Want to know where your legislators stand on curbing government? How they voted on individual freedom? Or what their legislative record is on legal reform? Your wait is over – the new AAI app is out and it has a full rundown of the 2017 Freedom Scorecard. It breaks down the information by legislator and by 13 different categories, giving users a thorough look at where … [Read more...]
Au revoir
(Editor's note -- this post was written roughly one week before it was published.) About twelve hours from now, I begin a new job: Senior Policy Advisor at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, DC. Technically, I will serve in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy. It was a hard decision because I like living in Arkansas and I enjoyed my work at … [Read more...]
Want to Promote a Free Society?
If you read the Arkansas Project, it is probably safe to assume that you have some interest in preserving and advancing free society. Maybe you even have an idea or two on how to move our society towards more freedom. If so, then The William F. Buckley Program at Yale has a contest that may interest you: What are the best ideas in America today for advancing the ideals of a … [Read more...]
Come to the TEA Party Convention
If you want to talk about liberty and hang out with other freedom-lovers, then you don’t want to miss the Arkansas TEA Party Alliance 2017 Convention on Saturday, September 16. The theme this year is "LIBERTY: Does It Matter?” The highlight of the event will be keynote speaker Mike Gallagher, a national radio host on 96.5, “The Answer.” Pastor Iverson Jackson will also … [Read more...]
