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New 'Whites Only' Community Sparks Controversy in Arkansas

9/5/2025

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In October 2023, Return to the Land launched a "Whites only community" in Arkansas, with plans for four additional sites.
The group identifies as a “private membership association” focused on creating a white ethnostate.
Their beliefs align with white nationalism, though they do not explicitly label themselves as such.
Similar initiatives exist, like the People’s Initiative of New England.
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is reviewing their actions but sees no apparent legal violations.

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Story summary

In October 2023, Return to the Land launched a "Whites only community" in Arkansas, with plans for four additional sites.
The group identifies as a “private membership association” focused on creating a white ethnostate.
Their beliefs align with white nationalism, though they do not explicitly label themselves as such.
Similar initiatives exist, like the People’s Initiative of New England.
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is reviewing their actions but sees no apparent legal violations.