People sometimes ask me what kind of Democrat I am. Others call me a conservative Democrat, and some have even called me a Republican. The truth is, I’ve always been more of an independent and a centrist. I’ve never fit neatly into a party label — and I’m not trying to. My loyalty isn’t to a political tribe but to the people of Arkansas and to the constitutional principles that make our Republic strong. I call myself a civic nationalist — and I’ve never been ashamed to do so.

The Second Amendment  is one of the cornerstones of our Constitution , yet it is often misunderstood or misrepresented. Its purpose was...

In our time, the word liberalism  has been stretched, twisted, and politicized beyond recognition. It’s been used to divide people into...

Recently, someone asked me point-blank where I stood on abortion. I answered honestly: I’m pro-life. That moment sparked a period of deep...

Over the past 48 hours, I have been wrestling with a simple but critical question: Where do we go from here? It is a question that weighs...

For too long, the power to shape our democracy has rested in the hands of a few political insiders. They draw district lines in ways that...

A Quiet Beginning Some of the most important moments in life don’t come with fanfare. They come quietly—through the kindness of others,...

Recently, a constituent asked me where I stand on the LEARNS Act and the Education Freedom Accounts (EFAs) that followed. It’s a fair and...

As I officially announce my candidacy for Arkansas State Senate District 16 , I want to share a promise that will guide every step of...

Putting Service Above Politics—and People Before Party. Bryant - Joshua Irby, a first-generation Arkansan and longtime security...

My grandfather had a simple way of seeing the world. He’d say, “You’re always doing one or the other—tearing people down, or building...

Arkansas has long believed in the wisdom and strength of its people. That belief is reflected in our state constitution, which grants...

If elected to represent District 16 in the Arkansas State Senate, every bill I consider will begin with one question: “Will this...

As a man of deep personal faith, I’ve heard a concern again and again: “Things started going wrong when we took God out of schools.” I...

In a year full of sweeping legislation, few bills have sparked deeper conversation about the balance between faith, freedom, and family...

In Arkansas, we know the value of faith, family, and fairness. We are a state shaped by strong convictions and deep compassion—qualities...

The easiest way to explain why I found myself identifying as a civic nationalist  is actually through something deeply personal: my faith...