Arkansas’ Capitol grounds could bring people together. An anti-abortion monument won’t do that.

By: Andrew DeMillo

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: March 29, 2026

Words: 555

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Arkansas will come closer next month to becoming the first state with an anti-abortion monument on its Capitol grounds when a state panel takes up a new round of proposals. The idea has run into roadblocks that should give leaders second thoughts.

The Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission is expected to discuss the latest submissions for the “Monument to the Unborn,” which a 2023 law required to be built near the state …

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