Antoinette Grajeda / Arkansas Advocate
Deputy EditorAntoinette Grajeda is a multimedia journalist who has reported since 2007 on a wide range of topics, including politics, health, education, immigration and the arts for NPR affiliates, print publications and digital platforms. A University of Arkansas alumna, she earned a bachelor’s degree in print journalism and a master’s degree in documentary film.
Grajeda is a reporter for Arkansas Advocate, a nonprofit news organization that intends to show how state government affects the lives of everyday Arkansans so they can make informed decisions about themselves, their families and their communities. It strives to amplify the voices of all Arkansans. We focus especially on the relationship between people, power and policy.
As an independent, nonpartisan news organization, Arkansas Advocate will keep an eye on the levers of power and those who manipulate them, and hold public officials accountable regardless of party or ideology.
We believe news is a vital community service and ethical journalism a cornerstone of democracy, making us key players in fulfilling Arkansas’ state motto, Regnat Populus: “the people rule.”
We welcome other news organizations to republish our work, asking only that they credit us. You can read us for free. We are supported by the generosity of those who believe an informed citizenry strengthens society and who value independent journalism.
Arkansas Advocate is part of States Newsroom, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by grants and a coalition of donors and readers. The Advocate retains full editorial independence.
Email: agrajeda@arkansasadvocate.com
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Arkansas’ statewide and congressional candidates held dueling rallies and met with voters throughout the state Monday, on the eve of a midterm election where Democrats hoped to break Republicans’ lock on the top elected offices. -
Voters have previously approved ballot measures similar to Issue 4 to fund water projects -
Lawmakers can approve legislation outlining the program if voters approve Issue 3 -
Early voting begins Monday in Arkansas and continues for two weeks leading up to the general election on Nov. 3. -
Lindsay Rankin, a special education teacher in the Springdale School District, was named the 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Thursday. -
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy urged Arkansas business leaders to consider creative solutions to funding infrastructure projects during a visit Monday. -
A federal appeals panel is considering whether to allow six Arkansas school districts to enforce a 2025 state law requiring Ten Commandments displays in all public school classrooms. -
A summit of aerospace and defense firms has drawn protests over Arkansas’ role in supplying deadly weapons to overseas conflicts -
The attorney general’s office says the state will appeal -
The Arkansas Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit Wednesday that sought to reverse the secretary of state’s decision to disqualify a direct democracy ballot measure from the ballot
