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Love will Rule

Love will Rule

March 18, 2010 · By Abel Tomlinson · 2 Comments

As I was reading recent editorials by mainstream journalists, I was struck by their inability to transcend Old School political logic.

Thoughts on the role of the corporation in government

Thoughts on the role of the corporation in government

January 25, 2010 · By Andrew Beekman · 8 Comments

I have recently lost all of my trust in our national Supreme Court. Well, at least the majority of our Justices.

I want to Kiss a Pig

I want to Kiss a Pig

January 24, 2010 · By Martha Haguewood · 1 Comment

You might ask yourself, why would anyone want to KISS A PIG??? I want to Kiss a Pig because it is an important cause and one that has far-reaching implications for all of us.

Get to work on the energy and jobs bills

Get to work on the energy and jobs bills

January 5, 2010 · By Barbara Fitzpatrick · 7 Comments

Lincoln, Pryor, and Boozman have jobs. Call them and tell them to get to work so the rest of America can, too.

Re: Petty proposes raising (your) property taxes

Re: Petty proposes raising (your) property taxes

October 8, 2009 · By Matthew Petty · 14 Comments

A lot of people have been pushed to a freakout by economic conditions, and (some) local media are only riding the wave.

Lions and tigers and bears, the millage failed

Lions and tigers and bears, the millage failed

September 18, 2009 · By Matthew Petty · 5 Comments

The millage failed and everyone is talking about it. What are we going to do now? The sky has fallen. Well, I voted for it, and here’s what I think: big deal.

The role of public art

The role of public art

September 11, 2009 · By Hank Kaminsky · 3 Comments

Now is a good time to talk about the role of public art in our community.

Health Care Reform: A Professional’s Perspective

Health Care Reform: A Professional’s Perspective

August 26, 2009 · By Mike Clark · 65 Comments

I am a pharmacist, and I am reminded daily of how our health care system is broken.

Three Lessons I Learned from Stealing a Tricycle

Three Lessons I Learned from Stealing a Tricycle

August 15, 2009 · By Matthew Petty · 85 Comments

Most people spend their summers swimming, going to concerts, etc. Not me. I’ve been in bed for 25 days because I broke my leg on a stolen trike. I know it sounds crazy, but it’s true. … It’s also not that simple.

Get started on Garland

Get started on Garland

July 13, 2009 · By Matthew Petty · 13 Comments

You may have noticed the buzz about the changes coming to Garland Avenue. This discussion has been ongoing for years, and it is finally nearing an end, but at least one thing is still undecided.

Students are neighbors, too

Students are neighbors, too

July 8, 2009 · By Will Watson · 29 Comments

“At the end of the day, we all love this city and want to do what’s best for it, and for our heroes in uniform.”

Arbitration, not litigation

Arbitration, not litigation

July 7, 2009 · By Rynne Roark · No Comments

“For more than 80 years, arbitration has helped Americans settle disputes fairly, quickly and inexpensively, without having to file a lawsuit or navigate the court system.”

Support neighborhood conservation

Support neighborhood conservation

July 2, 2009 · By Lauren Hawkins · 22 Comments

Lauren Hawkins of Fayetteville is asking for support in favor of the forced rezoning of the sale barn property to “Neighborhood Conservation”

Walton Arts Center – Location, location, location

Walton Arts Center – Location, location, location

April 24, 2009 · By Matthew Petty · 17 Comments

What’s happening to Walton Arts Center is pretty simple. People here are demanding more art.

Developing a local currency

Developing a local currency

April 9, 2009 · By Shelley Buonaiuto · 14 Comments

A local group is studying models of complementary community currency, not to replace the current economy, but to augment it

Beer price hike?

Beer price hike?

March 20, 2009 · By Rynne Roark · 5 Comments

Have you ever wondered what is really going on during our State Legislature?

Stick to the plan

Stick to the plan

March 16, 2009 · By Tony Wappel · 4 Comments

No Apartments at South & College says Tony Wappel.