Gravel & Grit

Long form content from Gravel & Grit aimed at updating Arkansas' rural communities on issues touching on government transparency and accountability.

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Self-Government Is Not Optional

Democracy only works when citizens engage and representatives listen

May 8•Leah Acoach

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Self-Government Is Not a Team Sport

Today Americans often treat politics as sport.

Mar 11•Leah Acoach

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Regnat Populus III: Leadership as a Verb

Self-Government Requires Participation — From Citizens and Those Who Serve Them

Feb 28

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Regnat Populus II: Measure Twice, Cut Once

When Big Decisions Move Fast: Lessons From Arkansas’s Corrections Debate

Feb 26

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Regnat Populus: Citizenship as Action

Voters and officials must be willing to question, listen, learn, and take action.

Feb 18•Leah Acoach

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From Classrooms to Cellblocks: Arkansas' One-Size-Fits-All Failure Strategy

Arkansas' Favorite Trick: Break It, Blame It, Privatize it

Jan 10•Dana Soller

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The Prison Privatization Puzzle

What if, against all odds, the legislature refuses to fold?

Jan 4•Adam Watson

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Who Pays for the Cloud?

What communities are learning about data centers after the deals are done.

Dec 28, 2025•Natalie K

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