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Texas Presidential Library Road Trip

Since I was a child, the pomp, circumstance, and power of the presidency have awed me. Continue reading

Driving the Natchez Trace: Part 1

My 17-year-old son and I recently set off on a five-day road trip along the historic Natchez Trace Parkway, historically known as the “Devils Backbone.” I attempted to make this trip for three years, but something always happened. This year, … Continue reading

A 150 Year Old Problem: Why Counties Like Randolph County Struggle to Pay the Bills

Numerous posts have been circulating on Facebook about whether the Randolph County Quorum Court will raise the county millage by a half-mill or a full mill. All of this, of course, comes at a time when voters in the Pocahontas … Continue reading

Arkansans Vote Against Their Self Interest

Following every election, political commentators ask the same question: why do so many Arkansans vote against their own economic interests? The question isn’t meant as an insult—it isn’t meant to imply that Arkansans aren’t smart. But the fact remains that … Continue reading