On March 5, 2007, Senator Shawn Womack, R-Mountain Home introduced SB959, a bill that seeks to outlaw lesbians and gays (even if they are blood relatives) and...
CAR is working with the Arkansas Times to do a story on LGBTQ families with children who live in Arkansas. If you are a part of such a family or know families...
CAR is an active member of the Arkansas Citizen's First Congress. CAR was an integral part in helping to shape the 2007 agenda for the Congress. As a courtesy...
Senator Hank Wilkins, D-Pine Bluff has introduced a bill, SB981 that would allow undocumented children to pay in-state tuition rates, provided they meet...
The Perspective Section (J) in the Sunday (3-11-07) edition of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, the state's largest newspaper printed two very strong pieces...
We had hoped to stop this bill in committee. However, this morning the Senate Public Health Committee voted to send SB 959 to the full Senate. This bill bans...
We don't know as of yet which committee will hear this bill, sources inside are fairly certain that it will be Judiciary or Aging and Children. We will post as...
Have you contacted your Representative in the Arkansas House of Representatives? Have you already sent your email and/or called opposing SB959? The following...
SB959 has been sent to the House Judiciary Committee. We don't know yet when it will be heard, it could be as soon as Thursday. Reports from inside the House...
Beebe sees problems with bill to ban gay adoption Thursday, Mar 22, 2007 By Doug Thompson and John Lyon Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe said...
Dear Friends: We are at a critical moment in the fight to defeat SB959. We know you have been getting a lot of communication on this issue. On the other hand...
Today SB959 was stopped in the House Judiciary Committee. Senator Womack was forced to present the bill without a House sponsor. At the end of the testimony...
FACE ARTISTS SOUGHT To be one of the Face Artists for Spring Diversity Weekend on SAT 4- 14-07 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Since this is the same weekend as...
Nikki Giovanni Friday, April 20, 2007 5:30-6:30 p.m. AN EVENING WITH A LEGENDARY AMERICAN WRITER Kick off the 2007 Arkansas Literary Festival with one of...
The Stonewall Democratic Caucus Invites You To Attend A Special Presentation of The Only Thing Worse You Could Have Told Me Starring Duane Jackson The Only...
Andrew Holleran Saturday, April 21, 2007 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. A MOTHER'S DEATH AND A SON'S SECRET Andrew Holleran, Grief (Fiction/Gay Studies) Holleran, a...
****Note: The two young people that this message is from are from Arkansas. They are also on CAR's Board of Directors. This March and April 50 young adults are...
Dear Friends: Recently in an incredible collaborative effort, CAR played a significant role in helping to defeat the homophobic and discriminatory bill -...
We are all working hard on getting ready for Spring, aka `GAYLIEN' Diversity, but taking a quick break to ask your help. This is about something that will...
Little Rock site: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 4-8pm 600 East Capitol Dear Friends: Recently in an incredible collaborative effort, CAR played a significant role in...
The mayor and the city council of Eureka Springs are asking for supportive statements specifically about tourism. Also, if you have friends in the religious...
Arkansas Man Wants Library Fined over Lesbian Book The father of two teenage boys has asked city officials to fine the Bentonville (Ark.) Public Library for...
If you are interested in being a vendor or performer, please contact us at (501) 244-9690 or e-mail artchangesu2@... 4th Annual Conway Pride Parade &...
Monday, May 14, 2007 6:00pm Eureka Springs City Hall 44 South Main St. Eureka Springs, Ar Supporters of this historic event are calling for support to come and...
If you are LGBTQ and have adopted or been a foster parent in Arkansas, please contact us as soon as possible. We are especially interested in families whose...
A 33 member committee will most likely make the recommendation to end the use of American imagery and culture for the purpose of mascots at Arkansas State...
Little Rock Capital Pride Saturday, June 3, 2007 2pm-9pm Performances by: Eric Himan Brenda Lyons Sally Miller The Mob Kings Pride Idol River Market Pavilion ...