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A Constitutional Commitment to Religious Freedom
"I believe religious liberty means exactly what it says. It protects the Christian, the Muslim, the Jew, the Hindu, the Buddhist, the Sikh, people of all other faiths, and those who profess no faith at all. It protects the faith I profess, and it protects the conscience of people whose beliefs I may profoundly disagree with."
Aug 3110 min read


Why I Support Issue 2: Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
“I believe the right to keep and bear arms is an individual constitutional right. I believe Arkansans should be able to exercise that right for self-defense, common defense, hunting, recreation, and other lawful purposes. I believe protecting that right necessarily includes protecting the lawful possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories, and firearm components. And I believe our Constitution should speak clearly when protecting the fundamental liberties of the peo
Aug 313 min read


A Commitment Not to Govern by Fear, but by Courage and Principle
“Fear should never determine which constitutional rights we defend—or whose. … The measure of our commitment to constitutional government is not how firmly we defend the rights of those with whom we agree, but how faithfully we defend the rights that belong to us all.”
Aug 295 min read


I Do Not Support Socialism: Why I Believe in Rules-Based Capitalism
"I do not support socialism. I have not supported socialism. And I will not support socialism. I am a capitalist. More specifically, I believe in rules-based capitalism—an economic system built on private property, entrepreneurship, voluntary exchange, consumer choice, and free and competitive markets."
Aug 283 min read


Statement on Why Arkansas Should Sell the Franklin County Prison Property
"After five failed attempts to secure the necessary appropriation, sustained opposition from the surrounding community, unresolved questions about the site, and continued legislative debate about Arkansas’s actual correctional capacity needs, I believe we have reached the point where the state should move on from this property."
Aug 264 min read


Endorsement from Stephanie Johnson, Saline County Justice of the Peace, District 12
"Today, I proudly endorse Joshua Irby for State Senate District 16. Why would a conservative support a Democrat, you might ask? Because Joshua is a thoughtful candidate and brings a new perspective that is definitely missing in state government."
Aug 202 min read
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