What kind of May Day could we have in 2025?
On this Workers’ Day, Berry Craig thinks back to another May Day, and muses what kind of “celebration of workers” we might have if Donald Trump is reelected.
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On this Workers’ Day, Berry Craig thinks back to another May Day, and muses what kind of “celebration of workers” we might have if Donald Trump is reelected.
The Kentucky Democratic Party has released a good summary of all the ways the Republicans in Frankfort worked to hurt Kentuckians, especially working families. It’s worth reading, and definitely worth sharing.
There are concrete steps that Congress could take that would expand and protect our nation and our democracy.
Winslow Myers asks if there is a way to turn down the heat and increase the light when it comes to Gaza.
“They’re truly astonished that workers might not trust their corporate overlords with their working conditions, pay, health, and retirement.”
When the “new” Repub voters see what the “old” leadership wants, there could be - uhm - issues.
Comer’s “investigation” seems to be coming to an inglorious end. And now he’s going to write a book about it?
Look at the bills that passed, and the ones that didn’t. Then listen to the comments on the floor. It’s clear what is driving some of this year’s GOP legislation.
The language of our founding documents seems to include everyone in the word “citizens.” And yet it took long 133 years for women to gain their deserved rights as citizens.
First it was Marjorie Taylor Green calling for Johnson’s head. Now our own Thomas Massie has joined her. What is he thinking?
As noted by Linda Blackford, “we the people” were the biggest winners in the HB 509 open-records saga. But who was the biggest loser?
Did the General Assembly use its resources to make a difference in the lives of everyday Kentuckians?
Beau of the Fifth Column certainly has. And he lays it out.
All who fought to protect our open records laws should celebrate our shared victory. But then, we should work together to get ready for the next attack.
The Know-Nothings have returned with their goal of Make America White Again – except this time, the cost is going to be in the billions.
White grievance, white supremacy animated this session of the General Assembly