Common Good Capitalism rests on three commitments: economic freedom under fair rules, prosperity through service and productive value creation, and accountability through measurable results and public trust. Together, these principles offer an alternative to both top-down economic control and a system in which concentrated power, cronyism, or regulatory manipulation replaces genuine competition.

I recently had the opportunity to attend the Saline County Republican Women’s candidate forum in Bryant. Some may wonder why a Democratic candidate for State Senate would spend an evening at a Republican event. The answer is simple: listening matters. My wife will be voting in the Republican primary. I wanted to take the time to hear from the candidates who are seeking to serve and who could very well become our representatives in government. I wanted to be able to honestly s

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 never about glorifying violence or creating a society defined by firearms. Instead, it ensures that citizens retain the ability to protect themselves, their communities, and their liberties from any government that might overstep its authority. A Historical Warning and Modern Relevance Before the American Revolution, the British crown attemp

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 split communities, protect incumbents, and dilute the power of your vote. This practice, known as gerrymandering, turns the fundamental principle of our democracy on its head. Instead of voters choosing their leaders, leaders end up choosing their voters. I’ve thought a lot about what that means for Arkansans. Not just in terms of politics,

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...