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It is time for a moral reckoning in Kentucky on guns
Prevent easy access to firearms for those who are a danger to themselves or others
How wealthy donors legally gave even more to the Democratic Party during Beshear’s campaign
London Mayor Randall Weddle contributed $550,000 to the “Democratic Grassroots Victory Fund.”
News and Notes for Wednesday
Incumbents not running, a Dem in a hard hat, a possible strike – LOTS of news (and tweets!) in this edition of News & Notes.
National union leaders light it up at state labor convention
This year’s AFL-CIO state convention featured a star-studded lineup of speakers, and Forward Kentucky was there to enjoy each of them.
Berry Craig honored at AFL-CIO convention
A well-deserved award for a long-time unionist and a key friend of Forward Kentucky.
Cameron joins 16 state attorneys general to oppose federal protections for LGBTQ foster youth
The proposed federal rule says that LGBTQ foster youth must be placed in a household where they will not be abused.
How wealthy donors legally gave even more to the Democratic Party during Beshear’s campaign
London Mayor Randall Weddle contributed $550,000 to the “Democratic Grassroots Victory Fund.”
KY advocates: It’s time to bury medical debt
Until we get universal health care, medical debt will continue to bankrupt individuals and families. KY Voices for Health and others are using new techniques to get rid of this burden.
Google and Facebook owe news publishers $12 billion a year for their content, according to a new study
Newspaper don’t just exist through subscriptions; a big chunk of their income is from ads. But with Google and Facebook sucking up the ad market – often on content produced by the newspapers – the papers are shutting their doors.
New Poll: Over half of young people extremely likely to vote; youth focused on the economy ahead of 2024 election
CIRCLE’s comprehensive survey of youth highlights differences in candidate preference and need for outreach from campaigns; includes data by race and education
Commentary
See allAmericans must weigh in on how poorly the U.S. Postal Service is run before it’s too late
Louis DeJoy is intent on destroying the Postal Service. You’ve got to speak up now to save it.
A new name? Still the same-old
Repubs: “If we can just find the right phrase, we’ll get everyone’s support for banning abortion.” To Repubs: Uhm, no.
Here we are again, after thinking it couldn’t get worse; Comer going for Dweeb of Year
Jamie Comer, the owner of the most ridiculously gerrymandered Congressional district in these United States, is intent on matching that ridiculousness with his own behavior.
Want a clear example of gaslighting? Mike Johnson obliges.
And with a straight face, no less.