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Let’s ensure KY mothers like me have a second chance – to regain voting rights and have a voice in their children’s future
On this Mother’s Day, let’s consider those mothers who need a second chance – and can’t get one.
The Big Bag of Meanness
Forget sex. Sex no longer sells. Meanness does. And meanness is the Republican Party’s brand.
The Daily Wrap for Thursday, 5/9
Hey, some actual Kentucky political news! Plus, one of the best voter guides I’ve ever seen.
KFTC’s PAC issues primary endorsements
New Power PAC, the political action committee associated with Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, has issued their endorsements in the upcoming primary.
Kentucky Secretary of State predicts more early voting, 15 percent total turnout
Early voting opens May 16, with Election Day on May 21.
Massie & Greene fail to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
With support for Johnson from House Dems, the Greene-Massie effort was doomed from the start.
Republicans double down on school vouchers by taking fight to rural members of their own party
For years, rural Republican state legislators have bucked the party’s support for funneling public funds into private schools through education vouchers. Now Republican leaders are ramping up pressure on these holdouts.
Though noncitizens can vote in few local elections, GOP goes big to make it illegal
Kentucky one of four states voting in November on constitutional amendment that even some conservatives say is a voter turnout ploy
More than ever, ‘Union Wages Buy More’
Union members really have only one choice for president this fall – and it isn’t Donald Trump.
Election 2024 races with ONLY a primary
In some races, this month’s primary will determine the overall winner. Here’s the list.
The money primary w/Tom Loftus
This week, we do an update on political spending for the primary, have a conversation about education spending, then take a look at the big donors with reporter and Journalism Hall of Fame member, Tom Loftus. We finish by urging EVERYONE to vote on Frankfort's worst law of the 2024 session.
The problem with vouchers and charter schools
We talk with Dr. Josh Cowen, author of the upcoming book "The Privateers," about what he has learned in his extensive research into school voucher programs and charter schools.
Anne Gay Donworth interview and Dem primary preview
We welcome Anne Gay Donworth to talk about her run in the Dem primary for House District 76 – how she decided to run, what issues animate her, and why she's qualified for the seat. Also, Jazmin does a preview of all the Dem and LFUCG council races, and Robert joins in with some quick hits.
Who should take on Banker Barr?
Aaron, Kimberly & Chris moderate a conversation with four of the Democratic candidates campaigning to take on Andy Barr in November. Watch and VOTE MAY 21!
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See allLet’s ensure KY mothers like me have a second chance – to regain voting rights and have a voice in their children’s future
On this Mother’s Day, let’s consider those mothers who need a second chance – and can’t get one.
The Big Bag of Meanness
Forget sex. Sex no longer sells. Meanness does. And meanness is the Republican Party’s brand.
Teri Carter on Damon Thayer: ‘Some legacy’
Like Gingrich (and Frankenstein), Thayer fanned the blaze he now would douse
Geoff Duncan: Why I’m voting for Biden and other Republicans should, too
In an editorial in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a Republican politician explains why he’s voting for Biden, and challenges other Repubs to do the same.