A Comparative Analysis of Racial Disparities in the Arkansas School Discipline System, the Racial Disparities in the Arkansas Juvenile Justice System and the Effects of Such Disparities.
by Destiny Logan-McHughes I. Introduction This paper explores the racial disparities in the school discipline system, which lead to racial disparities in the juvenile justice system and in turn furthers … A Comparative Analysis of Racial Disparities in the Arkansas School Discipline System, the Racial Disparities in the Arkansas Juvenile Justice System and the Effects of Such Disparities.
A Letter from the Editors
Our latest publication centers on Arkansas’s children and their intersection with Arkansas’s legal system. Specifically, these articles analyze aspects of the state’s juvenile justice system and its approach to providing … A Letter from the Editors
A PRACTICAL PLAN TO LOWER ARKANSAS’S INCOME TAX RATES
By Dan Greenberg and Robert Steinbuch[i],[ii] The best way to help Arkansas’s economy grow is through tax reform: policymakers who want to foster economic growth and attract job-creating capital … A PRACTICAL PLAN TO LOWER ARKANSAS’S INCOME TAX RATES
“The Vagina Monologues”: Turning Inspiration Into Action
By Mara D’Amico and Sara Chapman One in three women around the world will be raped or beaten in her lifetime. With seven billion people on this planet, that … “The Vagina Monologues”: Turning Inspiration Into Action
The United States and Swaziland; The Case for Paid Maternity Leave and Protection against Pregnancy Discrimination
By Kendall Shortway[1] I. Introduction Swaziland, Lesotho, Papua New Guinea, and the United States of America. These four countries seemingly have nothing in common. Swaziland and Lesotho are located in … The United States and Swaziland; The Case for Paid Maternity Leave and Protection against Pregnancy Discrimination
I AM CHARLIE
by Robert Steinbuch [1] Freedom of press, expression, and thought means that government actors cannot prohibit such action. But some governmental officials and academics seem not to understand the basic … I AM CHARLIE
The Evolution of Public Discourse and Treatments of HIV/AIDS, 1982-2011
by Dylan A. Estes[1] The Human Immunodeficiency Virus and its associated disease, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, have profoundly affected medical, social, and political aspects of society since they first came to … The Evolution of Public Discourse and Treatments of HIV/AIDS, 1982-2011
Married in Arkansas
by Jennifer Bearden[i] Growing up I always envisioned my dream wedding. I spent many years as a young girl dreaming of my wedding dress, the ceremony, the reception, etc. I … Married in Arkansas
Western Universalism and African Homosexualities
by Nicholas Kahn-Fogel In recent years, Western human rights activists, scholars, and politicians have worked to advance homosexual rights in Africa. Understandably, they have tended to frame their arguments in … Western Universalism and African Homosexualities
Letter from the Editor
Dear Readers, The Journal is back at work after a summer break. If you haven’t taken the time yet, you should read last month’s pieces on politics; there is an … Letter from the Editor