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By: Shay Randolph The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. During a panel discussion on public education, James Baldwin once said that “education is a billion dollar industry and the … Repeating History:  The “New” Little Rock School District

By: Connor Thompson The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. Plans are moving forward for Arkansas to open the first private prison in the state since 2001. The state’s previous … Revisiting Private Prisons in Arkansas

By: Kaylyn Presley Hager The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. Arkansas is a poverty-stricken state and ranks among the 5 states with the highest poverty rates in the country, … Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking in Arkansas

By: Ranko Shiraki Oliver, Professor of Law The following post summarizes Professor Oliver’s presentation at the Journal’s Seventh Annual Spring Symposium in April 2019. The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little … Overview of Major Federal Laws that Protect Individuals with Mental Illness from Discrimination

By: Simon Kelly The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. Many of us from early on have been taught we need to have a higher standard for those that we … A Higher Standard For Those in Charge

By: Ashleigh Creed The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. On June 16, 2015, the Fayetteville City Council passed Ordinance 5781 which established a discrimination offense for instances or circumstances … Arkansas Supreme Court Strikes Down Fayetteville’s Nondiscrimination Ordinance – The Door May Be Shut, But It’s Not Locked

By Derek Henderson The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. The Arkansas Constitution uses language nearly identical to the U.S. Constitution’s Fourth Amendment to prohibit unreasonable searches and seizures. Despite … Vehicle Searches By Consent: What Police Should Tell You, and Lessons in Changing the Law

By Camille Fleming The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. If you ask the average worker what their favorite song is on a Monday morning, you’ll probably hear at least … Working for the Weekend

By Natalie Ramm The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. Childhood adversity, otherwise known in the research as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), can cause developmental delays, behavioral problems, and poor … How Can Lawyers Help Communities Address Childhood Adversity?

By Arik Cruz The views expressed in this post are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Journal, the William H. Bowen School of Law, or UA Little Rock. This Election Day, we will have many significant decisions to make regarding the future of Arkansas. While races for governor, … Issue 5: Lifting Arkansas Out of Poverty