Derek Barlow

2018 Arkansas Times Academic All-Star Team

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Living in poverty

To successfully raise children as a single mother living in poverty in Central Arkansas requires a staggering amount of resilience, a significant amount of support from loved ones and the community, and at least a little bit of luck.
Satanic Temple plans to sue state of Arkansas over alleged religious discrimination

The First Amendment firebrands at the the Satanic Temple are preparing a lawsuit against the state of Arkansas, alleging religious discrimination in the wake of the erection this week of a monument to the Ten Commandments.
Arkansas PSC chair questions Trump climate policy

Arkansas Public Service Commission Chair Ted Thomas is getting attention for calling out Trump administration climate policy. He even acknowledges the role of carbon burning and humans in climate change.
U.S. PIRG: 30 Crossing one of nine worst highway boondoggles

The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's plan to widen Interstate 30 is a waste of $632 million in taxpayer dollars, an analysis by public policy and consumer groups says.

The wizard of Wilson

A wealthy farm magnate has poured millions into the tiny town, bringing renewal and progress. Not many are complaining. But some would like a better sense of the motives of the man behind the curtain.
Groundbreaking for memorial for Elaine Massacre victims draws controversy over location

A groundbreaking is scheduled at noon today in Helena for a memorial to the victims of the Elaine Massacre in 1919, when white mobs killed hundreds of black Arkansans in the Delta, attacking men, women and children in one of the bloodiest racial conflicts in the postbellum history of the United States. The setting for the memorial, in Court Square Park across from the Phillips County courthouse in Helena, has drawn some questions from local community members.
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An obstinate liberal

Judge Bill Wilson doesn’t fear the L word.

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Re: A dramatic reading of the time Jason Rapert compared Jan Morgan to Jezebel on Facebook — and Morgan fired back

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2018 Arkansas Times Academic All-Star Team

Meet the best and brightest high school seniors in the state.

Living in poverty

To successfully raise children as a single mother living in poverty in Central Arkansas requires a staggering amount of resilience, a significant amount of support from loved ones and the community, and at least a little bit of luck.

Satanic Temple plans to sue state of Arkansas over alleged religious discrimination

The First Amendment firebrands at the the Satanic Temple are preparing a lawsuit against the state of Arkansas, alleging religious discrimination in the wake of the erection this week of a monument to the Ten Commandments.

Arkansas PSC chair questions Trump climate policy

Arkansas Public Service Commission Chair Ted Thomas is getting attention for calling out Trump administration climate policy. He even acknowledges the role of carbon burning and humans in climate change.

U.S. PIRG: 30 Crossing one of nine worst highway boondoggles

The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's plan to widen Interstate 30 is a waste of $632 million in taxpayer dollars, an analysis by public policy and consumer groups says.

The wizard of Wilson

A wealthy farm magnate has poured millions into the tiny town, bringing renewal and progress. Not many are complaining. But some would like a better sense of the motives of the man behind the curtain.

Groundbreaking for memorial for Elaine Massacre victims draws controversy over location

The thing to do in all 75 Arkansas counties

It's time for a Road Trip!

An obstinate liberal

Judge Bill Wilson doesn’t fear the L word.

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Re: A dramatic reading of the time Jason Rapert compared Jan Morgan to Jezebel on Facebook — and Morgan fired back

Re: UPDATE: Education Commissioner Key rejects Friendship charter’s push for expedited approval of plans

Re: Judge blocks Voter ID law with primaries set for next month

Meet the best and brightest high school seniors in the state.

To successfully raise children as a single mother living in poverty in Central Arkansas requires a staggering amount of resilience, a significant amount of support from loved ones and the community, and at least a little bit of luck.

The First Amendment firebrands at the the Satanic Temple are preparing a lawsuit against the state of Arkansas, alleging religious discrimination in the wake of the erection this week of a monument to the Ten Commandments.

Arkansas Public Service Commission Chair Ted Thomas is getting attention for calling out Trump administration climate policy. He even acknowledges the role of carbon burning and humans in climate change.

The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department's plan to widen Interstate 30 is a waste of $632 million in taxpayer dollars, an analysis by public policy and consumer groups says.

A wealthy farm magnate has poured millions into the tiny town, bringing renewal and progress. Not many are complaining. But some would like a better sense of the motives of the man behind the curtain.

It's time for a Road Trip!

Judge Bill Wilson doesn’t fear the L word.

This Week's Cover

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Derek Barlow
Member since Jul 29, 2016