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by: Jillian Fisher[i]   Free and fair elections are the cornerstone for America’s democracy. In the last several election cycles there has been a prominent shift resulting in the introduction of legislation that places limitations on citizens’ most fundamental right. Restrictions implemented across the nation include shortening or eliminating early voting, repealing same day election … Voter ID Laws: Unnecessary Burden of Our Most Fundamental Right

We live in a democratic society where voting is a right of citizenship. History shows that democracy works bests when informed citizens exercise their voting right. In an attempt to help inform Arkansas voters about what they will see on the November 4th ballot, the Arkansas Journal of Social Change and Public Service offers the … A Review of the 2014 Arkansas Ballot Initiatives

      The Arkansas Journal of Social Change and Public Service strives to promote dialogue on numerous social topics. With the protests in Ferguson, MO and the unrest surrounding the deaths of men from N.Y.C. (Eric Garner), Ohio (John Crawford), L.A. (Ezell Ford) at the hands of local police, it seems apparent that open and honest … Social Cinema: Do the Right Thing

Dear Readers,   We are taking a break for the summer to regroup and will have new articles in September for you to think about. During this break if there are things that you would like to comment on feel free to Tweet @ARSocialChange or hit us up on Facebook.  You can also send us … 2014 Third Annual Bowen Poetry Slam

By Westley Ashley My knowledge of social change in America (in particular, the Civil Rights Movement) was personalized at a young age by my mother and grandmother. My mother helped integrate a school in small town Arkansas and her mother served as a social worker of sorts for a five county area in southwest Arkansas. … Art Inspiring Social Change: A review of <em>March: Book One</em> & conversation with illustrator Nate Powell

V.L. Cox, born in Shreveport, Louisiana and later raised in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, is an Arkansas artist who over the years as shown her commitment to public service. Cox currently lives and works in North Little Rock’s Lakewood neighborhood. It is just north of the river that Cox’s public service is more prominently on display. Cox … Spotlight: V.L. Cox–Artist and Public Servant

Dear Readers, I hope that you all enjoyed our articles last month on Women’s issues. We published an article written by Christina Sudduth and Mara D’Amico. This article talks about Nicaraguan law 779 which gives victims of violence stronger protection under Nicaraguan law. This is an important step in a country where 1 in 3 … Letter from the Editor

SLAVERY STILL EXISTS – EXPLORING THE PARALLELS BETWEEN HISTORICAL SLAVERY AND MODERN DAY SLAVERY AND USING THE EFFORTS OF PAST YEARS TO PAVE THE WAY FOR SUCCESS. Conversations about the issue of human trafficking have finally gained momentum among communities across the United States. We are seeing a shift in the public’s false perception of … Slavery Still Exists

By Christina Sudduth & Mara D’Amico* Violence against women is a pervasive problem throughout the world, and global attention to the issue is prompting some nations to take action. This attention to such a critical women’s health and human rights topic could not be more timely considering the push-back occurring in Nicaragua against the national … Law 779: Addressing Violence against Women in Nicaragua

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