Demographics

Alabama

A change will come; it always does | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP

In the heart of the South, Alabama’s political climate, a stronghold of conservatism, is approaching a crossroads. State politicians have long promoted “Alabama values,” a term synonymous with conservative ideologies deeply embedded in the state’s historical and racial divisions. However, this rhetoric now faces an unprecedented challenge from a diversifying electorate, especially younger voters and […]

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Arkansas

NW Arkansas is getting more diverse

The NWA region will likely become more ethnically and racially diverse as the overall population increases, according to a report released this week by the Northwest Arkansas Council. Why it matters: Data on current and forecasted diversity can be used to inform businesses and other organizations so they can take steps to be more inclusive […]

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Arkansas

Diversity in the Arkansas’ high court

Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios Arkansas’ Supreme Court doesn’t reflect the state’s ethnic makeup, but it roughly represents the number of women who live in the state. Why it matters: State high courts rule on crucial cases ranging from how people can vote to whether district lines are gerrymandered to when women have legal access to abortion. […]

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