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Sens. Boozman and Cotton Sign Pro-Life Amicus Brief

Nov 12, 2020Jerry CoxAbortionAbortion, Life, Pro-life, Sanctity of Human Life

Last week the pro-life group Americans United for Life filed an amicus brief on behalf of U.S. Senators John Boozman, Tom Cotton, and 100 other pro-life members of Congress.

AUL filed the brief in federal court in defense of good restrictions that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration places on abortion drugs like RU-486.

It’s good to see Arkansas’ U.S. Senators taking a strong, pro-life stance once again.

Sens. Boozman and Cotton both voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court in October.

In 2015 they repeatedly called for investigations into Planned Parenthood after undercover videos showed Planned Parenthood officials discussing the harvest and sale of fetal tissue.

In 2016 they joined with Arkansas four U.S. Congressmen in signing an amicus brief defending pro-life legislation in Texas.

In 2018 they co-sponsored a bill that would have banned most abortions in the U.S. after the fifth month of pregnancy. They also urged congress to de-fund Planned Parenthood.

In 2019 they co-sponsored federal legislation requiring states to report abortion data to the U.S. government.

And last January both Sens. Boozman and Cotton participated in the annual March for Life in Little Rock.

So encouraged to be with Pro-Life Arkansans at the @AR_RTL #MarchForLife in Little Rock today. Defending the most vulnerable among us is so important. I’m proud to stand — and march — with them. Sometimes we have to do more than just talk, we have to act. #ProLife pic.twitter.com/jV2074IzFl
— Senator John Boozman (@JohnBoozman) January 19, 2020

People from across Arkansas came to the Capitol today to march for life. I’m proud to stand beside all the Arkansans who participated and are working hard to build the pro-life movement in our state. pic.twitter.com/EuOWD0Kcmp
— Tom Cotton (@TomCottonAR) January 19, 2020

Arkansas is very fortunate to have a congressional delegation that stands up for the sanctity of innocent human life.

Louisiana Voters Approve Pro-Life Amendment

Nov 12, 2020Jerry CoxAbortion, VideoAbortion, Life, Pro-life, Sanctity of Human Life

Voters in Louisiana approved a pro-life amendment last week.

Watch this video to learn more.

Voters Reject Public Drinking in Eureka Springs

Nov 11, 2020Jerry CoxAlcohol, Public DrinkingAlcohol, Public Drinking

Last week voters in Eureka Springs rejected a proposal to legalize public drinking in part of downtown, according to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

This is really good news.

Act 812 of 2019 lets cities create “entertainment districts” where alcohol can be carried and consumed publicly on streets and sidewalks.

These districts can be permanent or temporary under Act 812.

In February the Eureka Springs City Council decided to authorize a semi-permanent public drinking district in town, but the issue ultimately ended up being placed on the November 2020 ballot for voters to decide.

As we have said time and time again, public drinking is a scourge on the community.

It raises serious concerns about drunk driving and public safety.

Public drinking doesn’t attract new businesses or bolster the economy.

It hurts neighborhoods and families.

Arkansans ought to stay away from any proposal that would legalize public drinking in their communities.

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