Wiry
@wiryarky.bsky.social
Ret med tech, grammy & difficult woman. Old enough to remember when Arkansas was a blue state. Fan of books, blues, science, dogs and the Hogs.🐗
Hey! The weekend is almost here, and we've got a two day blues fest in Champaign-Urbana, IL, by the Prairie Crossroads Blues Society! Free feat, come out to Bunny's Tavern in Urbana. Friday Candy Foster, Saturday-- Andy Duncanson & Take a Ride PLUS the amazing--saw him just last year-- Little ED!
And the dominos start to fall. Independence County pulls its manga and what looks to be their adult graphic novels collection. Show your ID to see Spider-man. #arnews
Republican Rep. Austin McCollum’s wife has filed for an order of protection, alleging years of abuse. A judge granted a temporary protection order. A hearing is scheduled for August 25. McCollum resigned his house seat but remains the only candidate for Benton County Judge.
Somebody tell Sarah before she starts bleating about Sharia law again. #arpx
@ffrf.org · 12h agoBut we were told Muslims were on the verge of imposing Sharia law on the rest of us. That’s been a staple of Christian nationalist fearmongering for years.
Don't Give into MAGA GOP, and don't ever Give UP! www.kark.com/news/arkansa...
Protect AR Rights representatives sue to have Arkansas ballot initiative verified, citing issues with Secretary of State
Protect AR Rights filed a lawsuit against Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester on Wednesday, alleging his office rejected thousands of signatures for a ballot measure amendment based on trivial …
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There's quite a shock that comes with watching valued, respected, "progressive" city leaders ignore public sentiment to side with big money data centers, instead. arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...
How the old guard and the no-shows sold us out on data centers - Arkansas Times
There's quite a shock that comes with watching valued, respected, "progressive" city leaders ignore public sentiment and side with the big money, instead.
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Good luck finding anyone willing to help this aggressively stupid country when the next pandemic hits.
The Associated Press@apnews.com · 14h agoBREAKING: A Senate committee votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions at COVID hearing.
Congressional candidate Chris Jones got a shot in the arm on Wednesday with the news that the House's Democratic campaign organization sees the race as "in play."
Dems say 2nd District is 'in play' - Arkansas Times
Chris Jones got a shot in the arm on Wednesday when Dems said the 2nd Congressional District is in play.
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The Arkansas Advocate shares this upsetting report of a mom+son, both U.S. citizens, arrested and detained by Centerton police at the request of federal immigration, even though they showed their IDs. arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...
Arkansas mother and son file suit accusing police department of illegal detention - Arkansas Times
Two Benton County residents who are U.S. citizens are suing Centerton police for detaining them at the request of federal immigration officers even though they showed valid identification.
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POLL: Jones 46%, Hill 43%. AR-02 is officially a 'District in Play.' The gerrymandered firewall is breaking. Arkansas is ready to flip the House. 🚀 #AR02 #BiggerTable #DistrictInPlay #ChrisJonesForCongress goodchange.app/donate/suppo...
New lawsuit challenges Secretary of State’s rejection of ballot measure amendment, asks Supreme Court to order signatures counted
New lawsuit challenges Secretary of State’s rejection of ballot measure amendment - Arkansas Times
The petitioners say Jester’s determination that the petition presented an insufficient number of signatures to place it on the ballot was erroneous, and they say the Supreme Court should overturn it.
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Democratic challenger Hallie Shoffner’s dogged push to introduce herself to Arkansans and make her case appears to be loosening Tom Cotton’s death grip on the November election.
Dem Senate hopeful Shoffner pulls promising poll numbers against unlikeable Cotton - Arkansas Times
Democratic challenger Hallie Shoffner’s dogged push to introduce herself to Arkansans and make her case appears to be loosening Tom Cotton’s death grip on the November election.
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Any young person interested in the future of Arkansas should give this serious consideration.
Chris Jones@jonesforar.bsky.social · 2d agoWe’re now accepting applications for Fall Interns with the Chris Jones for Congress campaign! Gain hands-on experience in campaign operations while making a real impact. Apply here: forms.gle/imyissvGYvJQ... Applications close August 19 at 11:59 PM.
Democratic Party of Pope County Ribbon Cutting and Open House, 4:30-6:30, Thursday, August 6, at 409 E. 4th Street Russellville. Come celebrate and meet @jamesrussell3rd.bsky.social Fred Love @kellygrappe.bsky.social Lewter for HD 53 & Corbitt for HD 54 plus local candidates
“If we reduce the complaints, we reduce the discrimination”
Task & Purpose@taskandpurpose.com · 2d agoArmy ends anonymous reporting for harassment complaints trib.al/oQU93m2
These rat bastards www.ky3.com/2026/08/04/m...
Missouri election chief rejects bid to hold public vote on Trump-backed congressional districts
When Missouri candidates began filing for office in February, Hoskins said they were doing so under the new districts and told The Associated Press that “the referendum process was never meant to be u...
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They know voters hate this shit. So they wait until Blanche has the votes for Collins to come out against him. So she can claim to be a moderate. So she gets reelected. So she can spend the next two years voting for more Todd Blanches.
Collins Watch@collinswatch.bsky.social · 2d agoSusan comes out against Todd Blanche now that he's got the votes. So tiresome. (We called it: tinyurl.com/3bepafkz) #MEpolitics
Boozman voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill; now he wants a do-over when it comes to SNAP
Delay in additional SNAP costs seen as positive for state - Arkansas Times
Boozman pushes for delay on new SNAP costs
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Rep. Austin McCollum campaigned on family values and public safety. Then the affidavit came out. He’s still the Republican nominee for Benton County Judge. open.substack.com/pub/thetrues...
Rep. Austin McCollum's Family Values
He campaigned on family values and public safety. Then the affidavit came out.
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Sorry, America. You heard the man.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2d agoCornyn: "There's nothing we could do to rein in the president"
Big Week Ahead: Tuesday: Karaoke w/ Ryan Mullins * 8pm-Midnight Thursday: The always-fantastic WEST TEXAS EXILES up from Austin, TX * 8pm Friday: Grammy-winning CEDRIC BURNSIDE & GARRY BURNSIDE * 8:30pm Saturday: FUNKANITES * 8:30pm Tickets @ whitewatwetavern.com * Epic drawing: @sallustration
Arkansas healthcare providers alarmed by potential end of state’s Medicaid expansion arkansasadvocate.com/2026/08/04/a...
Arkansas healthcare providers alarmed by potential end of state's Medicaid expansion | Arkansas Advocate
The Trump administration’s decision not to renew Arkansas’ hybrid Medicaid expansion is alarming medical providers and experts who say the loss of insurance for thousands would be devastating and woul...
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