Max Brantley

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Max Brantley

Tom Cotton on abortion: Forget science, it’s about his morals.

Who pays for the UAMS cancer institute? Don’t believe it’s all from cigarettes

Open line: Arrest in child’s death; DWI charge against governor’s son

And speaking of direct democracy: The Atlantic features David Couch and Arkansas populism

Russellville refuses permit for medical marijuana dispensary

Goodbye to print? The Democrat-Gazette publisher sends more signals

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Friday’s headlines and the open line

Child fatally shot in Little Rock apartment

House votes to expand Civil Rights Act with Arkansas Republicans in opposition