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Citizens First Congress

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The Citizens First Congress is a statewide grassroots coalition that works to advance progressive reform at the Arkansas Legislature.

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Joined February 2009
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We beat back SB71 last year with your help, we are asking for your help again today to stop SB3 in its tracks.
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This rollback could harm historically disadvantaged groups, while also increasing workplace and educational disputes about perceived discrimination. Contact these members of the House State Agencies Committee to tell them to vote NO on SB3!
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📢SB3: Contact House State Agencies Members and tell them to VOTE AGAINST SB3! 📢 🎯SB3 could reshape the fight for fairness and equity by eliminating policies that proactively address systemic inequities.
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Come sign all the petitions in one place This Thursday! #DirectDemocracy #RegnatPopulus
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Our Spring Quarterly Meeting was a huge success! Our caucuses met and discussed various issues affecting Arkansans and future plans to improve our state. To learn more about Citizens First Congress or become a member, visit citizensfirst.org.
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TOMORROW! Register here: citizensfirst.org/events – at Little Rock, AR
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Come sign the Arkansas Educational Rights Amendment of 2024 with our coalition partners THIS SATURDAY from 10am - 3pm at the Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. #ForARKids
Post reads "Hop on Board" with graphic of school bus filled with students. Black text on yellow banner reads: "Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and the Forrest City Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. invites you to come out and sign the petition for the Arkansas Educational Rights Amendment." Location information reads: "Greater Mt. Moriah 4986 Hwy 1, North Caldwell, AR. April 13, 2024 10:00 am to 3:00 pm". QR code showed with text that reads, "Scan the QR Code to learn about other signing events in your area, ways to volunteer, or visit ForARKids.org for more information." Logos of the Arkansas Education Association, the Arkansas Public Policy Panel, Citizens First Congress, the NAACP, and the Arkansas Teachers Association shown at bottom of post on yellow banner.

ALT Post reads "Hop on Board" with graphic of school bus filled with students. Black text on yellow banner reads: "Greater Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and the Forrest City Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. invites you to come out and sign the petition for the Arkansas Educational Rights Amendment." Location information reads: "Greater Mt. Moriah 4986 Hwy 1, North Caldwell, AR. April 13, 2024 10:00 am to 3:00 pm". QR code showed with text that reads, "Scan the QR Code to learn about other signing events in your area, ways to volunteer, or visit ForARKids.org for more information." Logos of the Arkansas Education Association, the Arkansas Public Policy Panel, Citizens First Congress, the NAACP, and the Arkansas Teachers Association shown at bottom of post on yellow banner.

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Our very own Elaine Williams, Education Co-Chair of Citizens First Congress will be speaking tomorrow at the Capitol. See you there! #ARPx #ARLeg
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Join us at the Capitol on April 11th at 10:00 a.m. to talk about pre-school, affordable housing, services for those with disabilities and improving quality of life for ALL Arkansans. #SeeYouAtTheCapitol – at Little Rock, AR
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Have you registered yet? Join Citizens First Congress for our Spring Quarterly Meeting in Little Rock on April 13th! citizensfirst.org/events
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Are you following the Arkansas Educational Rights Amendment of 2024? Follow @ForARKids to learn more, sign, volunteer, and donate! #ARpx #ForARKids
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UPDATE: We have moved our CFC Quarterly Meeting to April 13th! Spread the word and RSVP: citizensfirst.org/events – at Little Rock, AR
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🟥Hanks Bates served as an inaugural board member of Citizens First Congress and and was awarded Civil Rights Activist of the Year by the Arkansas Public Policy Panel. Hank is married to his wonderful wife Barbara.
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🟥 Patty Barker is a longtime supporter of the Arkansas Public Policy Panel and a former staff member. She is currently the campaign director for the No Kid Hungry Arkansas. Thank you Patty for your continued support.
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Oct. 21, 10am - 3pm CDT 3805 West 12th Street Little Rock, AR 72204 Mental Health Summit: Self Care & Liberation Get ready to dive into a powerful day of self-care and liberation at the Mental Health Summit with Little Rock Freedom Fund.
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*RESERVE TICKETS, SPONSORSHIPS &/OR ADs TODAY* 🎉 SAVE THE DATE: We're turning 25!🎉 Mark your calendar for Dec. 1st & 2nd to come celebrate @ARpanel1963 60th & our 25th Anniversaries! Event details (will be adding more soon), registration, etc.: arpanel.org/60th
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