18: Why I’m no longer worried about Trump

His Clown Cabinet is too incompetent and clueless to actually put fascism in place.

Published in Commentary, Trending on Nov 18, 2024

17: Trump’s win puts Beshear firmly in the hunt to succeed him

The 2028 election just got a lot more favorable to the Gov.

Published in Commentary, Trending on Nov 17, 2024

17: Why the Democrats lost

And it’s more than just the price of eggs.

Published in Commentary, topic-Democrats, Trending on Nov 17, 2024

15: Bernie says the Dems have abandoned the working class. True?

Bernie Sanders gave his hot take on why Harris lost. Berry Craig and others respond.

Published in Commentary, Trending on Nov 15, 2024

15: New FBI data show no evidence of violent crime wave in Kentucky

Trust the data, not the talking points.

Published in News on Nov 15, 2024

14: The Daily Wrap for Thursday, November 14th

Did you miss me?

Published in News on Nov 14, 2024

14: Brute who ripped kids from their parents’ arms will run Trump’s border

And he can’t wait to “round ‘em up and ship ‘em out.”

Published in News on Nov 14, 2024

14: ‘Overwhelmed and frustrated,’ Louisville woman sues to overturn Kentucky’s abortion ban

This is the fourth such lawsuit filed in the state.

Published in News on Nov 14, 2024

14: Rand Paul outlines priorities as a Senate chair

Will lead the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Published in News on Nov 14, 2024

14: ‘Look Up and Breathe’ with poet E.S. Sutherland

A poet from the holler is just what we need.

Published in Media on Nov 14, 2024

14: Election analysis and early session preview

This week Jazmin and Robert took a deeper dive into the election results, and also previewed what might happen during the next legislative session.

Published in Media, topic-KYGA on Nov 14, 2024

14: Trump isn’t hiding plan to use military to quash protests and deport immigrants

“The next time, I’m not waiting” before committing troops to suppress protests, Trump said at a rally in 2023.

Published in Analysis, Trending on Nov 14, 2024

14: My fellow Americans: Who the hell are you?

The question I’ve been asking since last Tuesday.

Published in Commentary, topic-Trump, Bruce’s Take, Trending on Nov 14, 2024

13: Women are stockpiling birth control as second Trump term looms

Sales numbers are off the charts in just the past week.

Published in News on Nov 13, 2024

12: Announcement: We are leaving Twitter

Here are the other social media locations you can find us

Published in Meta, topic-socialmedia on Nov 12, 2024

12: Winds of change are blowing, both natural and cultural

And the end result is not yet clear – but definitely coming.

Published in Commentary, topic-climate, topic-change on Nov 12, 2024

12: Most union voters didn't abandon Kamala Harris

In fact, the labor vote for Harris was about the same as for Biden.

Published in News, topic-Labor on Nov 12, 2024

12: Watch out for ‘March Violets’

They’re starting to bloom all around us.

Published in Commentary, topic-Nazis, Trending on Nov 12, 2024

12: Trump 2.0 is coming

“And there is absolutely nothing that god, man, or the Constitution can do about it, because we did it to ourselves.”

Published in Commentary, topic-Trump on Nov 12, 2024

7: A note for all Trump voters

A reminder about what you voted for

Published in Cartoon on Nov 7, 2024

5: An EARLY Daily Wrap for Election Day 2024

Taking care of various tasks before settling in to watch returns

Published in News on Nov 5, 2024

5: Q&A: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on optimism and the rural vote

The rural vote, combatting partisanship, and showing up: how a Democratic governor increased his popularity among rural voters.

Published in Feature on Nov 5, 2024

5: What poll watchers can − and can’t − do on Election Day

The rules are pretty strict.

Published in Analysis on Nov 5, 2024

5: Pre-marked ballot complaint exists only in ‘vacuum of social media,’ says KY elections board

Another incorrect post on social media

Published in News on Nov 5, 2024

5: Three scenarios for tonight’s election results

And, my predictions.

Published in Bruce’s Take on Nov 5, 2024

5: Election prepping

Steps to getting ready

Published in Cartoon on Nov 5, 2024

4: How can anyone vote for this man?

And yet, 70 million Americans will.

Published in Commentary on Nov 4, 2024

4: If we sow hate, we will reap division

Can we find a way out of our current tribal warfare?

Published in Commentary on Nov 4, 2024

4: Pack a union card? Trump will break your plate.

“A vote for Trump is a vote against your own well-being, against putting food on your table, and against putting clothes on your kids’ backs.”

Published in Commentary on Nov 4, 2024

4: Recent safeguards should quash efforts to overturn election results, experts say

It would take congressional majorities and most swing-state legislatures to upend the election.

Published in Analysis on Nov 4, 2024

4: Early voting is over. Here’s the numbers.

A strong early voting turnout! Will it continue on Tuesday?

Published in News on Nov 4, 2024

4: The GOP Obituary

Written by TalkBaja on Daily Kos The Republican Party is Dead. Take my word for it, as a lifetime conservative and registered Republican until 2016 when I left the party and registered instead as an Independent. The old GOP is dead and gone. The real RINOs are all of these

Published in Commentary on Nov 4, 2024

1: The Daily Wrap for Friday, November 1st

Early voting in Kentucky is CRUSHING the numbers from 2020 and 2022.

Published in News on Nov 1, 2024

1: Which side should you believe?

Are you still undecided about Trump? Here’s something to consider.

Published in Cartoon on Nov 1, 2024

1: Bill and Jane talk about the election

Who are they going to vote for?

Published in Commentary on Nov 1, 2024

1: In Memoriam: Good bills gone too soon

A remembrance video from Kentucky Democrats

Published in Media on Nov 1, 2024

1: McConnell and Trump are odd cohorts indeed. Will the real fascist please stand up?

Mitch wants people to stop calling Trump a fascist – but that’s hard to do when Trump keeps talking and acting like a fascist.

Published in Commentary on Nov 1, 2024

1: Safety concerns lead Boone County to enact new Election Day procedures

Concerns about the safety of county administrative and election staff has caused the Boone County Clerk’s Office to revise its Election Day procedures. “The FBI and Kentucky State Police have sent numerous warnings to my office and County Clerk offices throughout the commonwealth about potential threats that could cause

Published in News on Nov 1, 2024

1: Mega Millions, Medical Marijuana, & EKY Solar

With Randy Cravens and the KY Student Voice Team

Published in Media on Nov 1, 2024

1: Jacqueline Coleman: Women deserve the right to make their own healthcare decisions

When women are forced to suffer until they go septic simply to get the care they need; when they are sent to hospital parking lots to bleed out until it is too late, we haven’t just reached a breaking point, we have far surpassed it.

Published in Commentary on Nov 1, 2024

31: The Daily Wrap for Thursday, October 31st

Happy Halloween! Have you voted yet? It starts today!

Published in News on Oct 31, 2024

31: Lines form at polling locations across Kentucky as Beshear and Adams urge early voting

As no-excuse early voting began in Kentucky Thursday, some polling locations saw long lines of people eager to cast their ballots.  Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams both voted early Thursday morning at their local polling places. They later appeared together at Beshear’s weekly

Published in News on Oct 31, 2024

31: New video on women voting – share this!

Watch, then use that Share button to get it out there!

Published in Media on Oct 31, 2024

31: Rhetoric versus reality: Addressing common misconceptions about the economy

If you’re going to use the economy as your guide to choosing your president, then you need to get the actual facts and not the talking points.

Published in Analysis on Oct 31, 2024

31: Democrats are finally taking rural voters seriously

Their message, however, continues to lack one crucial talking point

Published in Analysis on Oct 31, 2024

31: Three insights from the author of ‘1984’ about Trump and the 2024 election

And every one is absolutely on point.

Published in Analysis on Oct 31, 2024

31: Schwarzenegger blasts ‘un-American’ Trump and endorses Harris

“I will always be an American before I am a Republican. That’s why, this week, I am voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.”

Published in News on Oct 31, 2024

31: Amendment 2 is dangerous to Kentuckians for two words: “may” and “notwithstanding.”

Amendment 2 gives the legislature new powers to do whatever they want, whenever they want.

Published in Commentary on Oct 31, 2024

30: Some thoughts on Amendment 2

Berry Craig shares how the “Craig Three” will be voting on this issue.

Published in Commentary on Oct 30, 2024

30: Two Black men talk about Black men voting for Harris

They’re not buying all the hand-wringing about this gender gap.

Published in Analysis on Oct 30, 2024

30: Donald Trump is an existential threat to our nation

And there are actually three faces of this threat.

Published in Commentary on Oct 30, 2024

29: Kamala Harris’ stirring closing argument showed she’ll be a president we'll be proud of

“I will always put country over party and self,” she said. “I love my country with all my heart, and I believe in its promise.”

Published in News on Oct 29, 2024

29: The Daily Wrap for Tuesday, October 29th

Seven days!

Published in News on Oct 29, 2024

29: We analyzed 9 years of Trump political speeches, and his violent rhetoric has increased dramatically

And it has gotten even worse in 2024.

Published in Analysis on Oct 29, 2024

29: Worries grow about disinformation, false claims, and even violence as election nears

Over 75% of voters are worried about election violence.

Published in News on Oct 29, 2024

29: 2024 Election Preview

In this episode, Robert and Jazmin preview all the major elections facing the Kentucky House, the Louisville Metro Council, the LFUCG Council, the State Senate, the Judiciary, the constitutional amendments, and, if you can believe it, even more.

Published in Media on Oct 29, 2024

29: To thwart records requests, LMPD used app to automatically delete messages

Are any other state or local agencies doing the same thing?

Published in Commentary on Oct 29, 2024

29: How easy would it be for Trump to destroy our Democracy?

Trump supporters should be asking themselves, “What do those Trump insiders know that I don’t?”

Published in Analysis, Commentary on Oct 29, 2024

29: Hitler wasn’t the only Fascist

Will we let Trump be the next one?

Published in Commentary on Oct 29, 2024

27: NY Times says Harris is “only patriotic choice for President”

Which would also imply that Trump supporters are un-patriotic

Published in Commentary on Oct 27, 2024

26: It will soon be decided: Will American exceptionalism survive?

Bill Straub: “How the nation has reached this stage, I have no idea.”

Published in Commentary on Oct 26, 2024

25: The Daily Wrap for Friday, October 25th

Medical MJ, a write-in campaign with ELEVEN candidates, Russian interference, a possible Dem renaissance in the Purchase, and tweets about Comer, endorsements, and more – today’s Wrap has it all!

Published in News on Oct 25, 2024

25: Write-in candidates vie for four-year Kentucky Senate term after senator’s death

The death of Republican state Sen. Johnnie Turner just ahead of Election Day did not spur a special election, as 11 write-in candidates now run to fill the next four-year term.

Published in News on Oct 25, 2024

25: Are you going to vote on medical MJ in your county or city?

Here’s a list of where the question is on the ballot.

Published in News on Oct 25, 2024

25: A comeback for Purchase Democrats – or wishful thinking?

More excitement, more candidates, and even more signs – could a rebirth be happening?

Published in Analysis on Oct 25, 2024

25: Walz meets with labor leaders in Louisville

Campaign staffers moved the labor folks to the front of the receiving line.

Published in News on Oct 25, 2024

25: Democracy and unions go together – vote for both this fall

A vote for Trump is a vote against unions and working people

Published in Commentary on Oct 25, 2024

25: Long-time KY labor leader on union members and the election

Union members moving to Trump? He doesn’t think so.

Published in Analysis, News on Oct 25, 2024

25: School vouchers have a racist history, as well as troubling impacts on public schools

The voucher system came out of racist parents’ rejection of integrated schools in the ‘50s. It’s still hurting students.

Published in Analysis on Oct 25, 2024

24: Harris says Trump is a fascist and ‘unfit to serve’ during Pennsylvania town hall

Harris answered numerous questions from “undecided” voters, many of which are outlined below.

Published in News on Oct 24, 2024

24: Spending on Ky education referendum tops $14M, fueled by dark money, Yass, teacher unions

Groups tied to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear have funded a new PAC buying ads to defeat the amendment to allow public funding to go toward private school education in Kentucky.

Published in News on Oct 24, 2024

24: KY Supreme Court denies challenge to Kulkarni’s candidacy for legislature

With no Republican opponent, Nima Kulkarni will return to Kentucky’s House of Representatives.

Published in News on Oct 24, 2024

24: Got a grand to see Walz?

With Whit Whitaker, president of the Lexington chapter of the NAACP

Published in Media on Oct 24, 2024

24: Action steps YOU can take for the final push

I guarantee there will be something in here that EVERYONE can do.

Published in Action on Oct 24, 2024

24: Pigs flying today: Conservative NYT columnist Bret Stephens is voting for Kamala Harris (!)

Let me start off by saying that I have long detested Bret Stephens, the conservative columnist for The New York Times. On top of him being a super-jerk, over the years I’ve disagreed strongly with just about every column he’s ever written. He often makes biased, lazy, bogus

Published in Commentary on Oct 24, 2024

24: ‘Firehose’ of election conspiracy theories floods final days of the campaign

Donald Trump and Elon Musk continue to spread lies about voter fraud.

Published in News on Oct 24, 2024

24: Kentucky constitution is strong on public education — vote no on Amendment 2

A former superintendent lays out the lies and misrepresentations being put forward by the “Yes on 2” crowd, and explains why it must be defeated

Published in Commentary on Oct 24, 2024

23: The Daily Wrap for Wednesday, October 23rd

In-person absentee voting started today. Are you ready to vote? SOS Adams has a message for you in the first story below.

Published in News on Oct 23, 2024

23: Trump is a ‘fascist,’ wants to be a dictator, his former chief of staff says

John Kelly spells it out to the New York Times.

Published in News on Oct 23, 2024

23: A new kind of authoritarianism: democracy in decline at home and abroad

‘Future of Democracy’ faculty sound the alarm on threats to democracy with new research

Published in Analysis on Oct 23, 2024

23: ‘For the love of God, vote early’

Secretary of State reveals how many Kentuckians requested an absentee ballot, says there will be “massive turnout”

Published in News on Oct 23, 2024

23: Tyler Chapman interview, plus protective order issued against Brenda Monarrez

And, the Park Ranger program in Louisville.

Published in Media on Oct 23, 2024

23: Kentucky Sen. Johnnie Turner of Harlan dies

‘A legal legend of the mountains,’ says colleague and friend

Published in News on Oct 23, 2024

23: You want credit, Kentucky GOP? Stop whining and do something worth celebrating.

Do it, and we will gladly give you all the credit you need.

Published in Commentary on Oct 23, 2024

23: Trump isn’t going anywhere for a long, long time

He’s like a bad — really bad — penny.

Published in Commentary on Oct 23, 2024

23: Smilin’ Stevie says this election is ‘fun.’ He’s wrong.

Will it be “fun” if we lose our democracy and turn to fascism?

Published in Commentary on Oct 23, 2024

22: The Daily Wrap for Tuesday, October 22

Fourteen days, folks!

Published in News on Oct 22, 2024

22: Amendment 2 will harm state’s public schools, set aside key constitutional protections

An editorial by the Kentucky Education Association

Published in Commentary on Oct 22, 2024

22: Poll shows rural KY voters want policies to protect workers rather than tax cuts for rich or deregulation

Most rural voters and more than 60% of rural young people said they support raising incomes for working people and lowering the cost of living, rather than tax cuts for the rich and corporate deregulation. The findings are from a new poll from the Rural Democracy Initiative. D’Erika Jones,

Published in Polls on Oct 22, 2024

22: Republican lawmaker will renew efforts to make water fluoridation optional in Kentucky

Says that requiring fluoride in drinking water poses liability issue for the state.

Published in News on Oct 22, 2024

22: Herald-Leader releases three endorsements

Adam Moore, Cherlynn Stevenson, and Molly Crain get the nod.

Published in News on Oct 22, 2024

22: Erin Marshall takes it to Comer in Paducah

And yes, she’s out knocking doors herself.

Published in News on Oct 22, 2024

21: What (really) happens if Trump wins?

Like Hitler, Trump has made clear his plan is Dictatorship, not Democracy

Published in Analysis on Oct 21, 2024

21: Lawmaker proposing silent panic alarms in Ky. classrooms

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – A Fayette County state lawmaker is proposing legislation for the 2025 General Assembly which would strengthen school safety in Kentucky classrooms. In coordination with “Kentucky Safe Schools Week,” which runs now through Oct. 26, Rep. Chad Aull (D-Lexington) has announced he will be filing “Alyssa’s Law,

Published in News on Oct 21, 2024

21: If you want to cast a mail-in ballot in Kentucky in 2024, time is running out to get one

Tuesday is the deadline

Published in News on Oct 21, 2024

21: New Mitch McConnell book criticizing Donald Trump stirs controversy

Biography of the Senate leader covers much ground

Published in News on Oct 21, 2024

18: The Daily Wrap for Friday, October 18th

Weekend definitely needed.

Published in News on Oct 18, 2024

18: My Christian worldview tells me to vote ‘No’ On Kentucky’s Amendment 2

Voting against this amendment is not an attack on Christianity. Instead, it is a way to help our public schools continue to care for the same people Jesus spoke about.

Published in Commentary on Oct 18, 2024

18: ‘They don’t build cars’ vs ‘Rum, Romanism, and rebellion’

Trump just insulted autoworkers – in Michigan. Will he follow in the steps of James Blaine, who lost the White House over a single statement?

Published in Commentary on Oct 18, 2024

18: Polling suggests Democrats have effectively connected Trump to abortion bans

Trump is now second to only SCOTUS in being blamed for the bans.

Published in Polls on Oct 18, 2024

18: If it’s such a good idea, why so many off-base arguments?

Proponents of Amendment 2 apparently think the proposal needs more help, even if the claims are unsupported.

Published in Commentary on Oct 18, 2024

18: Yes, Trump said he’d use the military against Americans he called ‘the enemy from within’

Multiple VERIFY readers asked if the former president really made these remarks as Vice President Kamala Harris claimed in a recent Fox News interview.

Published in Fact Check on Oct 18, 2024

18: McConnell is no fan of Trump’s, so why the ‘endorsement’?

Mitch’s comments show what he actually thinks of Trump – but still endorsed him a few months ago. Is a puzzlement.

Published in Commentary on Oct 18, 2024

17: The Daily Wrap for Thursday, October 17

On time today!

Published in News on Oct 17, 2024

17: 4 ways AI can be used and abused in the 2024 election

From deepfakes to foreign interference, here are techniques you need to be able to spot

Published in Analysis on Oct 17, 2024

17: Georgia judge rules election officials must count all votes and certify results

Some Republicans had said that election officials could decide on their own to not certify their county’s results. The judge ruled otherwise.

Published in News on Oct 17, 2024

17: SOS on final voter registration numbers, surge of Independents

Huge spike of new registrations before the deadline

Published in News on Oct 17, 2024

17: Are anti-abortionists losing their grip on the GOP?

Interviews with Erika Hancock & Almaria Baker

Published in Media on Oct 17, 2024

16: The Daily Wrap for Wednesday, October 16

It’s still Wednesday, isn’t it?

Published in News on Oct 16, 2024

16: Beshear: Passing Amendment 2 ‘would be absolutely devastating’

The governor spoke out at a meeting where he was joined by teachers, legislators, and others.

Published in News on Oct 16, 2024

16: Heather Crabbe: I will support common-sense reproductive rights for KY House District 64

States across the country are grappling with a reproductive rights crisis, and in vitro fertilization (IVF) is caught in the crossfire. In Kentucky, one of the states with the most restrictive abortion bans, healthcare providers are increasingly concerned about their ability to offer essential reproductive care due to draconian laws.

Published in Commentary on Oct 16, 2024

16: Proposals to split large school districts gained little traction in other states, KY lawmakers told

“In the case of JCPS, for us as a state, we don’t have a lot to go on, really, is what you’re telling us.”

Published in News on Oct 16, 2024

16: Billionaire gives $5 million to PAC trying to sway Kentuckians to vote for school amendment

A wealthy out-of-state donor is funneling the money through Rand Paul’s PAC.

Published in Analysis on Oct 16, 2024

16: In southwest Louisville, Republicans attempt to flip a freshman Democrat’s seat

Democratic state Rep. Rachel Roarx won her south Louisville district by less than 400 votes in 2022. Now, she’s facing a serious challenge from Republican Carrie McKeehan.

Published in News, Feature on Oct 16, 2024

16: Emma Curtis interview and Amendment Two campaign update

This week our guest was Emma Curtis, a candidate for Lexington Fayette Urban County Government in District 4. She would be the first trans person elected in Lexington, and spoke to us about her passion for government and especially local issues.

Published in Media on Oct 16, 2024

16: Beware another false prophet

Union members, be warned – Trump and his sidekick Vance talk pro-union, but they are anti-union wolves in sheep’s clothing.

Published in Commentary on Oct 16, 2024

16: Women, POCs, Young Adults – It's Up to You

Everyone says this election is going to come down to turnout. Bruce says these three groups need to turn out massively – because this election is about their futures.

Published in Media, Commentary, Bruce’s Take on Oct 16, 2024

14: Maples to speak on Christian Nationalism

Wednesday night in Louisville

Published in Event on Oct 14, 2024

14: LG Coleman’s video on Amendment 2

Thirty seconds of facts about the amendment

Published in Media on Oct 14, 2024

14: Kentuckians have a right to know when public officials abuse their power

And a free press is part of making sure that happens

Published in Commentary on Oct 14, 2024

14: Beshear attacks Trump-Vance lies; says Harris’s policies will move country forward in ABC's ‘This Week’ appearance

During his Sunday morning appearance, Gov. Beshear talked about a potential Harris presidency and the misinformation about FEMA being put out by Trump and Vance.

Published in News on Oct 14, 2024

14: Goodwine extends fundraising lead in Kentucky Supreme Court race, with Bloomberg’s help

Kentucky Supreme Court candidate Pamela Goodwine increased her already-massive fundraising advantage over her opponent in the past month, with the help of a supportive PAC that received a big check from former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Published in on Oct 14, 2024

14: KY Secretary of State Adams is mulling a run for governor, according to law school interview

Was the top vote-getter in the 2023 state-wide elections

Published in News on Oct 14, 2024

14: More Kentucky Republicans ‘decline’ to answer Right to Life’s endorsement survey

An “incredible indictment on the brand and on the movement.”

Published in News on Oct 14, 2024

14: The election predictions are in!

Forward Kentucky members have spoken. What do they think is going to happen in November?

Published in Polls on Oct 14, 2024

13: Project 2025’s magical thinking – four essential takeaways

I read the whole 922 pages; bottom line, it’s their way or the highway

Published in Analysis, Commentary on Oct 13, 2024

11: The Daily Wrap for Friday, October 11

Did you see Obama’s speech in Pittsburgh?

Published in News on Oct 11, 2024

11: President Obama’s speech in Pittsburgh

Some excellent zingers and super motivation to get the job done

Published in Media on Oct 11, 2024

11: ‘Mr. Mayor, do you have time to talk to the President?’

A president doing what a president should do ... and which our president actually does

Published in Feature on Oct 11, 2024

11: 45th Kentucky legislative race features two first-time candidates

The race for District 45 in the Kentucky House of Representatives pits two newcomers against each other. Republican Thomas Jefferson and Democrat Adam Moore are vying for the central Kentucky seat, which includes a sizable portion of southwest Lexington. 60-year-old Thomas Jefferson, who moved to Lexington more than four decades

Published in Feature on Oct 11, 2024

11: A new Amendment 2 mailer, the same old misleading claims about what ballot measure would do

Lexington got blanketed this week with yet another mailer on Amendment 2, the ballot measure that would change the state Constitution to allow public school funding to go to private schools. But you’d never know it was about that: Once again, advocates are touting the lie that Amendment 2

Published in Commentary, Analysis on Oct 11, 2024

11: Blatant racism and bigotry should not pave the way to White House

Can Trump ride his Hitler-like attacks on immigrants into the Oval Office?

Published in Commentary on Oct 11, 2024

11: League of Women Voters opposes Amendment 2

The League explains why they are opposing this amendment.

Published in Press Release on Oct 11, 2024

11: Live out of state? Our ‘open records’ are closed to you.

Want to look at nursing home inspection records for your aging Kentucky mother? Too bad – our lawmakers won’t let you.

Published in Commentary on Oct 11, 2024

10: Amendment 1: ‘Proactive’ or ploy to stir up anti-immigrant vote?

We’re actually being asked to change our constitution to prevent something that is already illegal.

Published in Analysis on Oct 10, 2024

10: X, formerly Twitter, is no longer the platform of free speech or extended community

What was once an open community has become political heroin

Published in Commentary on Oct 10, 2024

10: Give Hadley her flowers – abortion is STILL on the ballot

Aaron, Kim and Chris give flowers to our shero, celebrate a bipartisan gun safety effort, check in with Aaron Currin (running for NKY's 65th house district), then hear from State Representative Lindsey Burke about how abortion is on the ballot in 27 days in Kentucky.

Published in Media on Oct 10, 2024

10: Lauren Hines interview

This week Robert spoke with Lauren Hines, a candidate for Kentucky House in Western Kentucky. She talked about what makes her district special, why she'd been a good state rep, and what it will take to win back Western Kentucky for Democrats.

Published in Media on Oct 10, 2024

10: A sign of the times

It is both laughable and scary. Laughable, because it is so false. Scary, because some among us actually believe it.

Published in Commentary on Oct 10, 2024

8: The Daily Wrap for Tuesday, October 8th

A one-time send to all members

Published in News on Oct 8, 2024

8: More women are seeking sterilizations post-Dobbs, experts say

The uncertainty around reproductive rights and care is causing some of the uptick.

Published in Analysis on Oct 8, 2024

8: Kentucky Supreme Court: Police agencies must show ‘actual harm’ before denying records requests

Kentucky Open Government Coalition co-director Amye Bensenhaver called the Kentucky Supreme Court’s ruling a “monumentally important opinion.”

Published in News on Oct 8, 2024

8: An eastern Kentucky Democrat battles a MAGA Republican to hold onto her seat

The last eastern Kentucky Democrat in the state House of Representatives faces a rematch as she tries to hold onto her seat in a presidential election year.

Published in Feature on Oct 8, 2024

8: GOP leaders say policy debates are to come, as Democrats decry Amendment 2 as ‘blank check’

Both sides claim the other is putting out misleading information.

Published in News on Oct 8, 2024

8: Secretary of state promotes early vote with $250K ad campaign

“It’s the same as voting on Election Day, except the lines are shorter.”

Published in News on Oct 8, 2024

8: Vouchers, abortion, and domestic violence

Interviews w/ Zack Hall, running for House 84, and Josh Cowen, author of “The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers”

Published in Media on Oct 8, 2024

8: Let’s talk about the GOP refusing to work on disaster funding

Campaigning is obviously more important than helping hurting Americans.

Published in Media, Commentary on Oct 8, 2024

8: This time, the Open Records law worked as intended

It was interpreted objectively, free of politics, prejudice, and passion.

Published in Analysis on Oct 8, 2024

8: Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky says Amendment 2 is bad for children’s health

In addition to all the other bad outcomes it would cause

Published in News on Oct 8, 2024

8: Florence is no place for Kyle Rittenhouse

Respectfully, he should stay away

Published in Commentary on Oct 8, 2024

7: Time to share YOUR predictions for the election in this month’s VOTC!

Are you better at election forecasting than the pundits? Take our survey and find out!

Published in Polls on Oct 7, 2024

6: Amendment 2 proponents can’t win on the facts. So they are making things up

And they’re sharing some real whoppers out there.

Published in Commentary on Oct 6, 2024

5: Enraged

On David Brooks, East Coast news outlets, and the death of local newspapers

Published in Commentary on Oct 5, 2024

4: Meet the newest abortion rights supporters: men in red states

When pregnancies go wrong, more men are seeing their partners suffer the horrors of delaying or forgoing care. And they’re speaking out.

Published in Commentary on Oct 4, 2024

4: The Daily Wrap for Friday, October 4th

TGIF! And only a month to November 5th!

Published in News on Oct 4, 2024

4: McConnell’s PAC pumps money into Kentucky legislative races. Beshear’s – not so much.

95 different Republicans got the max donation allowed this cycle from McConnell’s PAC.

Published in News, Analysis on Oct 4, 2024

4: Public attention can drive governments to take meaningful environmental actions

“Going viral” can make a difference, even with anti-environment governments.

Published in Analysis on Oct 4, 2024

4: Donald Trump by the numbers

Donald Trump habitually lies, but numbers do not lie. Trump supporters seem impervious to logic and reason, so I thought I’d let the numbers speak for themselves.

Published in Analysis on Oct 4, 2024

4: The Coach vs the ‘Angel of Light’

Don’t be fooled by smiles and slickness.

Published in Commentary on Oct 4, 2024

3: The Daily Wrap for Thursday, October 3

Plus a new “Bruce’s Take” ...

Published in News on Oct 3, 2024

3: Women, are you ready for the Menstrual Police?

Think that title is over the top? Then listen as Bruce Maples lays out the threats facing women and their reproductive rights, especially if Trump and Vance win.

Published in Media, Analysis on Oct 3, 2024

3: While Republicans are downplaying abortion ahead of November, Democrats are leaning in on the issue

In 2016, the Republican platform mentioned abortion 35 times. In 2024, only once.

Published in Analysis on Oct 3, 2024

3: Kentucky House election will test how culture war issues play in suburban Lexington district

The current incumbent, Republican Killian Timoney, was ousted by Jefferson in the primary over Timoney’s votes on cultural issues.

Published in News on Oct 3, 2024

2: The Daily Wrap for Wednesday, October 2nd

Plus – a sermon from Billy Graham!

Published in News on Oct 2, 2024

2: Cities are clearing encampments, but this won’t solve homelessness − here’s a better way forward

Providing permanent housing subsidies, expanding access to affordable housing, and implementing Housing First approaches, paired with supportive services, is a more effective and humane approach.

Published in Policy on Oct 2, 2024

2: Differences between Trump and Vance

Once again, Nick Anderson nails it.

Published in Cartoon on Oct 2, 2024

2: There’s only one question on the ballot this year

And it’s the most critical question we have ever faced as a nation.

Published in Commentary on Oct 2, 2024

2: Walz’s Freeport moment

Just like a moment at another debate, one participant put the other in a box.

Published in Commentary on Oct 2, 2024

2: Kentucky must strengthen protections for survivors of domestic violence, says governor

Governor signs proclamation making October “Domestic Violence Awareness Month.”

Published in News on Oct 2, 2024

2: How Kentucky’s former top prosecutor used his powers to go after abortion providers in secret

The details came out after a judge unsealed the documents in the case.

Published in News, Analysis on Oct 2, 2024

2: Zack Hall interview, Marty Pollio retires, and more!

This week Robert and Allison Wiseman sat down to discuss several issues throughout the state. In addition, Robert interviewed Zack Hall, the Democratic candidate in District 84, which includes Perry, Breathitt, and Owsley Counties.

Published in Media on Oct 2, 2024

2: Evangelical group uses Billy Graham’s own words against Trump

Contrasting clips of Graham preaching and Trump speaking

Published in Media on Oct 2, 2024

1: Missile strikes and the election

It did not seem possible that this election could have gotten any more important – but it just did.

Published in Commentary on Oct 1, 2024

1: The Daily Wrap for Tuesday, October 1

Plus a wild conspiracy theory from the MAGA folks

Published in News on Oct 1, 2024

1: Unions: No on Amendment 2, Yes on public schools

Unions have always believed “education is power.” That’s why they support free public education for all, and not just for the wealthy.

Published in Commentary on Oct 1, 2024

1: Trump and Project 2025 would make hurricane recovery even harder

The plan proposes to shut down weather forecasting, flood insurance, and disaster relief.

Published in Analysis on Oct 1, 2024

1: Kentuckians have until Oct. 7 to register to vote. Here’s how.

And, if you ARE already registered, have you CHECKED YOUR REGISTRATION?

Published in Action on Oct 1, 2024

1: If you vote for Trump, here’s what you’ll get.

Project 2025 is very clear on Trump’s plans for a second term.

Published in Analysis, Commentary on Oct 1, 2024

1: To President Carter on his 100th birthday

Astounding Milestone: 100 Orbits Around the Blue Marble

Published in Feature on Oct 1, 2024

30: Kentucky’s largest association for school leaders adopts resolution opposing Amendment 2

The resolution speaks for every county and every school district in the state.

Published in Press Release on Sep 30, 2024

30: SCOKY provides long-overdue course correction to law enforcement and open records

The balance between the right of law enforcement to keep records confidential in certain instances, and the right of the public to know what their police forces are doing, has been restored.

Published in Analysis on Sep 30, 2024

30: ‘School Choice’ means choosing to fail

Arizona is now a voucher hell hole. Kentucky can choose not to be Arizona #2.

Published in Commentary, Analysis on Sep 30, 2024

30: Trump and Harris have clashing records on clean energy, but the clean power shift is too broad for any president to control

Although Vice President Kamala Harris touts clean energy and Donald Trump makes misleading assertions and false claims about it, neither candidate has set forth a comprehensive energy plan. Even if they do, a gridlocked Congress would be unlikely to pass it. Instead, the next president’s greatest influence on clean

Published in Analysis on Sep 30, 2024

30: New right-wing conspiracy claims Democrats are behind Hurricane Helene

Listen for this to show up in a Trump rant soon.

Published in Commentary on Sep 30, 2024

30: Judge will unseal records of ex-AG Cameron’s attempt to investigate Louisville abortion providers

Multiple media outlets had asked that the case files be unsealed, once Cameron’s subpoena had been quashed.

Published in News on Sep 30, 2024

30: ‘Nowhere to go’: Recent Ky. law squeezes, destabilizes the unhoused

The “Safer Kentucky Act” is not making Kentucky safer. Instead, it is punishing the less fortunate, including the unhoused.

Published in Analysis on Sep 30, 2024

27: The Daily Wrap for Friday, September 27

Water, water everywhere ...

Published in News on Sep 27, 2024

27: National Dems to ship $2.5M to state parties, aiming beyond presidential battlegrounds

Kentucky getting a five-figure grant.

Published in News on Sep 27, 2024

27: Kentucky official accused of sexist, derogatory comments about women removed from office

Dwight Hopkins, circuit court clerk in Lincoln County, is out.

Published in News on Sep 27, 2024

27: How can West Kentucky keep sending Jamie Comer to Washington?

It’s not really a question of Democrat or Republican, left-wing or right-wing. It’s a question of moral and immoral, fair and foul. Comer comes down on the wrong side of the ledger.

Published in Commentary on Sep 27, 2024

27: When McConnell leaves, who will slice the bacon for us?

McConnell claimed the #1 spot for appropriations to a senator’s home state in the last budget bill. Whatever you may think of him, Mitch certainly brings home the bacon.

Published in Commentary on Sep 27, 2024

27: The GOP’s racism problem

Their actions belie their words.

Published in Commentary on Sep 27, 2024

26: The Daily Wrap for Thursday, September 26

Plus, where to get your “Vote No on 2” yard signs!

Published in News on Sep 26, 2024

26: Post-election violence is possible in US, political scientist says − and it could be worse than Jan. 6

With a third of the country still believing that 2020 was “stolen,” and many saying that “true patriots may have to resort to violence to save the country,” the signs are out there.

Published in Analysis on Sep 26, 2024

26: Yes, the SAVE Act could make it harder for people who have changed their last name to register to vote

The SAVE Act, which hasn’t been passed, could make it harder for married women and others who have changed names to register to vote, like posts online claim.

Published in Analysis, News on Sep 26, 2024

26: One GROSS guy, and two FANTASTIC candidates

The Colonels interview Kiana Fields & Erin Marshall – some must-watch video right here!

Published in Media on Sep 26, 2024

26: These Dems have more $$ than their legislative opponents

What if ALL of them used this advantage to their advantage?

Published in Analysis on Sep 26, 2024

26: More Dem signs in western Kentucky!

Hundreds of yard signs are out all over – and more on the way!

Published in News on Sep 26, 2024

26: Want a ‘Vote No on 2’ yard sign? Get them here.

Show your support for our public schools!

Published in Action on Sep 26, 2024

25: The Daily Wrap for Wednesday, September 25

Is Rep. Clay Higgins serious? (See today’s tweets.)

Published in News on Sep 25, 2024

25: The REAL Moms for Liberty

Forget those other so-called “Moms for Liberty” – here are some real-life ones.

Published in Cartoon on Sep 25, 2024

25: ‘Least contacted and most undecided:’ Young voters in rural America

“We’re becoming the adults in the room. No one else is gonna figure this out for us.”

Published in Analysis on Sep 25, 2024

25: What is ‘dark money’ political spending, and how does it affect US politics?

Where did all this money come from, anyway?

Published in Analysis on Sep 25, 2024

25: Voters in eight Central Kentucky counties must choose a new Supreme Court justice

Two women are vying in Central Kentucky for a seat on the state Supreme Court after the chief justice chose not to seek another term.

Published in News on Sep 25, 2024

25: Daniel Grossberg’s bad behavior and a Letcher County courthouse shooting

This week Robert and Jazmin discuss updates to the Daniel Grossberg situation, which saw several prominent Democrats calling for his resignation, as well as a shooting at the Letcher County courthouse in which the Sheriff killed a Judge.

Published in Media on Sep 25, 2024

25: Another school shooting, and Congress will remain impotent to do anything

Forget about the lives of the children; it’s all about the Benjamins.

Published in Commentary on Sep 25, 2024

25: Eight possible threats to this year’s elections

Some are more likely than others. Let us hope none come to pass – but let us also be prepared.

Published in Analysis, Commentary on Sep 25, 2024

24: The Daily Wrap for Tuesday, September 24

A LOT of Amendment 2 items today. Plus, a great video.

Published in News on Sep 24, 2024

24: Fact check: Ky Republican Senator reposts satirical video maligning public school district

A Republican state senator and other supporters of a “school choice” amendment widely shared a satirical video Monday claiming an eastern Kentucky school district bought luxury vehicles.

Published in News, Fact Check on Sep 24, 2024

24: Inflation Reduction Act fuels Kentucky grocer’s money-saving solar energy investment

Grocery stores take a lot of electricity to operate. A REAP grant is helping a rural business in East Kentucky hold down energy costs for the long haul.

Published in Feature on Sep 24, 2024

24: Haitian organization in Springfield files suit against Trump and Vance on numerous criminal charges

The charging document asks that both men be immediately arrested.

Published in News on Sep 24, 2024

24: Our two states adopted school choice. Kentucky should listen to our warnings.

Two parents from Florida and Arizona lay out the horrors that await if Kentucky passes Amendment 2.

Published in Commentary on Sep 24, 2024

24: It’s time to be a man and vote for a woman

Sam Elliott lays it out, clearly and succinctly.

Published in Media on Sep 24, 2024

23: Debra Hembree Lambert elected Chief Justice

Justice Lambert will take office in 2025

Published in News, Press Release on Sep 23, 2024

23: CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION!

Got your attention? Good! Now click the link below and check to make sure you’re ready to vote in this critical election.

Published in Action on Sep 23, 2024

23: Democrats hope to hang onto last remaining northern Kentucky House seat

With the last House Democrat in northern Kentucky choosing not to run for reelection, Republican Terry Hatton and Democrat Matthew Lehman compete to represent the seat that includes a piece of purple Campbell County.

Published in Analysis on Sep 23, 2024

23: A Supreme Court justice warned that this ruling would cause “large-scale disruption.” She was right.

The far-reaching effects of this ruling are already being felt, from abortion, to overtime pay, to health care discrimination, to guns, and more.

Published in Analysis on Sep 23, 2024

23: KDP bars Grossberg from events

Joins growing list calling on the Louisville representative to resign

Published in News on Sep 23, 2024

20: A statement on Daniel Grossberg by Beth Thorpe

A well-known Democratic consultant calls on Grossberg to resign.

Published in Commentary on Sep 20, 2024

20: Kulkarni’s path to November ballot is cleared again by Court of Appeals

Opponents say they will appeal to the KY Supreme Court

Published in News on Sep 20, 2024

20: Beshear calls on Grossberg to resign after newspaper reports strip club barred Louisville lawmaker

Grossberg expelled from the House Democratic Caucus.

Published in News on Sep 20, 2024

19: The trainwreck in the NC governor race, told in tweets

It’s definitely a s___show over there.

Published in News on Sep 19, 2024

19: The Daily Wrap for Thursday, September 19

Some good commentaries to read and share.

Published in News on Sep 19, 2024

19: Two reasons the Repubs put a stupid amendment on the ballot

The amendment may be stupid – but the Repubs aren’t.

Published in Analysis on Sep 19, 2024

19: Judge inks ceasefire in state government battle over new ombudsman’s access to information

Ombudsman in Allison Ball’s office gets read-only access to database.

Published in News on Sep 19, 2024

19: Kentucky university presidents grovel to systemic racism

What, exactly, was the purpose of the meeting? It because obvious: to show everyone who has the power (the Republican legislators) and who has to grovel in public before them.

Published in Commentary on Sep 19, 2024

19: Straub: The cult of MAGA continues to ignore reality

“No matter what he says or does — whether he’s lying about dogs or cats and Haitians, or any of that stuff — they believe him.”

Published in Commentary on Sep 19, 2024

18: The Daily Wrap for Wednesday, September 18

Beshear issues exec order on conversion therapy, and 100+ GOP officials call Trump “unfit to serve”

Published in News on Sep 18, 2024

18: More than 100 GOP former officials who worked on national security issues endorse Harris, argue Trump is 'unfit to serve'

More and more Republicans who have been in public service are endorsing Harris.

Published in News on Sep 18, 2024

18: The Christian Right’s playbook to elect Donald Trump in November

And how voters can use the tools of democracy to counter their plans

Published in Analysis on Sep 18, 2024

18: New Harris campaign ad features Kentucky rape survivor who became pregnant at 12

Hadley Duvall continues to speak out about her experience, and about Donald Trump’s abortion ban. See the spot itself below.

Published in News on Sep 18, 2024

18: Afraid to seek care amid Georgia’s abortion ban, she stayed at home and died

Candi Miller’s family said she didn't visit a doctor “due to the current legislation on pregnancies and abortions.” Maternal health experts deemed her death preventable and blamed Georgia’s abortion ban.

Published in Feature on Sep 18, 2024

18: Josie Raymond interview, LMPD hires a chief, and shootings along I-75

This week we welcomed Josie Raymond back to My Old Kentucky Podcast. Before speaking with Josie, Robert and Jazmin spoke about LMPD hiring a new chief and about the shootings that occurred along I-75 last week.

Published in Media on Sep 18, 2024

18: Beshear signs order banning conversion therapy on Kentucky minors

Practice has been called “torture,” and research shows it increases the rate of suicides among those experiencing it.

Published in News on Sep 18, 2024

17: The Daily Wrap for Tuesday, September 17

Little by little, the ugliness and suspicion continue to grow.

Published in News on Sep 17, 2024

17: Tradition falls to suspicion as GOP candidates spurn forums hosted by League of Women Voters

Without both candidates, the League can’t hold the forum. Thus, empty lecterns all over the state.

Published in News on Sep 17, 2024

17: Growth in clean energy jobs spurred by incentives that congressional GOP opposes, says advocacy group

Kentucky ties with Texas for second highest rate of increase, though state’s actual numbers still lag the nation

Published in News on Sep 17, 2024

17: Kentucky election law puts early voting at odds with education in Bullitt County

Bullitt County Schools are closed for early voting after the county clerk used a state law to override the district’s refusal to be a polling site.

Published in News on Sep 17, 2024

17: Kentucky League of Women Voters canvassing ten areas in the state

Working to help infrequent voters be ready to vote this November.

Published in News on Sep 17, 2024

17: Kentucky election officials among those receiving suspicious packages; FBI investigating

So far, all of the envelopes contained materials that were later confirmed to not be harmful.

Published in News on Sep 17, 2024

15: You can’t accurately describe what Trump’s campaign has now adopted without the N word.

Another Rubicon has been crossed. What will we do about it?

Published in Commentary on Sep 15, 2024

15: Here’s what Andy Beshear should do next

The members of Forward Kentucky have shared their thoughts in this month’s “Voice of the Commonwealth” poll. Here are the results.

Published in Polls on Sep 15, 2024

15: She’s Such a Bitch, Part 2

Uh-oh, look out – someone has come between The Former Guy and Perjury Taylor Greene. Let the games commence!

Published in Commentary on Sep 15, 2024

14: ‘Debates don’t win elections.’ But these things do.

Plus, here are the IMPORTANT DATES to know!

Published in News on Sep 14, 2024

13: The Daily Wrap for Friday, September 13

It’s Friday the 13th! Have you been unlucky today?

Published in News on Sep 13, 2024

13: Judge sets hearing on unsealing case involving attorney general’s efforts to get abortion records

Court of Appeals rejected the AG’s subpoena as ‘fishing expedition’

Published in News on Sep 13, 2024

13: Voters strongly support a billionaire minimum tax

Every voter demographic in the survey thinks the ultra-wealthy should pay more in taxes – especially those with a net worth over $100 million.

Published in Analysis, Polls on Sep 13, 2024

13: ‘Round and ’round and ’round we go, as government shutdown looms

Once again, we are days away from a shutdown of the federal government. Why? Because Repubs can’t get their act together – and Donald Trump is pushing for the shutdown.

Published in Commentary on Sep 13, 2024

13: States are pushing back with anti-labor laws as union popularity grows, policy experts say

Local governments are working to improve working conditions – but state legislatures are overruling them and passing laws to harm unions.

Published in Analysis on Sep 13, 2024

13: The word you’re looking for is ‘racist’

Why does Donald Trump do and say all these things? The answer is simple.

Published in Commentary on Sep 13, 2024

13: Kentucky legislator says ethics complaint on ownership of condo is meritless

A Republican activist has filed an ethics complaint against Democratic Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson, alleging her co-ownership of a Frankfort condo with a lobbyist is a violation.

Published in News on Sep 13, 2024

13: Andy Barr’s ridiculous debate tweet – and a surprise

The surprise explains the tweet ... sorta.

Published in Commentary on Sep 13, 2024

11: The Daily Wrap for Wednesday, September 11

Published in News on Sep 11, 2024

11: Poor, whining, jealous Trump

There’s a lesson here, children.

Published in Commentary on Sep 11, 2024

11: How Democrats are making a mistake in rural America – by not showing up

Check out the section on out-of-state organizers, and their results.

Published in Analysis on Sep 11, 2024

11: How we might describe the debate in western Kentucky

Lots of ways to say “Trump lost, bigly.”

Published in Commentary on Sep 11, 2024

11: Northern Kentucky developers, teachers unions fuel Amendment 2 money race

Over $4.5 million raised so far in the contest over funding charter schools

Published in Analysis on Sep 11, 2024

11: Double interview: Deb Ison Flowers and Matt Golden

This week we featured two guests: Deb Ison Flowers who is running for Kentucky House in Distrcit 60 in Boone County, and Matt Golden, who is running for Louisville Metro Council in District 16 in Northeast Jefferson County.

Published in Media on Sep 11, 2024

11: Adam Moore calls out Jefferson for not sharing plans

In a press release after last night’s debate, Democratic candidate Adam Moore called out his opponent, Tom Jefferson, for Jefferson’s lack of transparency with the voters of the 45th House District.

Published in Press Release on Sep 11, 2024

11: Harris wins the debate – and the facial expressions contest

It wasn’t even close.

Published in Feature on Sep 11, 2024

10: The Daily Wrap for Tuesday, September 10

It’s debate night! Got your Bingo cards ready?

Published in News on Sep 10, 2024

10: Beshear-backed challengers trying to turn two suburban Louisville state House districts blue

Yes, Louisville is a blue city, but it still has some red districts. Can these two Dems change that?

Published in Feature on Sep 10, 2024

10: Ethics commission advances investigation of Kentucky House Rep. Grossberg

The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission has voted unanimously to continue its investigation into Louisville Rep. Daniel Grossberg.

Published in News on Sep 10, 2024

10: How the 14th Amendment prevents state legislatures from subverting popular presidential elections

AND, what happens to that state’s Congressional delegation if they try it

Published in Analysis on Sep 10, 2024

10: PSA – Let’s talk about 100 days at 100 degrees and how to protect yourself

Do you know the recommended work-rest ratio when the temps are crazy high? Watch Belle of the Fifth Column – it could save your life.

Published in Feature on Sep 10, 2024

10: This is what we are doing with our one wild and precious life.

Listening to meaningless statements from lawmakers, for one thing.

Published in Commentary on Sep 10, 2024

10: KY communities consider solar zoning ordinances

The KY Resources Council has a model ordinance that cities can use.

Published in News on Sep 10, 2024

10: It’s time for reporters to tell the truth about Trump

Charlie Pierce nails it.

Published in Commentary on Sep 10, 2024

10: Harris' latest endorsements are breaking down party walls

Republicans, CEOs, law enforcement, Dick Cheney – the surprising endorsements are coming from all over

Published in News on Sep 10, 2024

10: If Donald Trump were your dad, you’d take away his car keys

And the mainstream media is making the situation worse

Published in Commentary on Sep 10, 2024

9: The Daily Wrap for Monday, September 9

Very light Monday – bet you can scan today’s Wrap in a minute or less!

Published in News on Sep 9, 2024

9: U.S. House GOP sets up fight over noncitizen voting in bill averting government shutdown

Noncitizens ALREADY cannot vote in federal elections. This amendment won’t get through the Senate, so once again Repubs are playing “chicken” with shutting down the government.

Published in News on Sep 9, 2024

9: This organization backed Kamala Harris in 2003. Now it’s trying to change the face of politics.

“Our work has no end date because there are still a lot of good women that we need to get in office.”

Published in Feature on Sep 9, 2024

9: AI chatbots are giving out false election information

Expert explains what to guard against and avoid

Published in Analysis on Sep 9, 2024

9: ‘School choice’ pitchman sowed chaos, division in public school district

So when you see a smiling Adams in today’s expensive TV ads, hawking Amendment 2, know that you are not listening to some random teacher they just happened to film in a classroom. You are being conned.

Published in Commentary on Sep 9, 2024

6: The Daily Wrap for Friday, September 6

TGIF, baybeeee!

Published in News on Sep 6, 2024

6: Dick Cheney says he will vote for Kamala Harris

Along with his daughter, former senator Liz Cheney.

Published in News on Sep 6, 2024

6: As Pennsylvania chooses the next president, its unions are choosing clean energy

A trade union coalition has launched a new advocacy group, Union Energy, to ensure that Pennsylvania's workers get a “just transition” to a fossil-fuel-free economy.

Published in News on Sep 6, 2024

6: Racism, bigotry prevail as universities bow to the far right, close DEI offices

The villains in this saga are the bigots in the Kentucky General Assembly. Capilouto and Short-Thompson are not racists. But they are enabling the racists in the legislature.

Published in Commentary on Sep 6, 2024

6: Kentucky officials shocked by the number of applications for medical cannabis business licenses

One thousand? Nope. Three thousand? Nope. How many? Read on.

Published in News on Sep 6, 2024

6: The GOP agenda

Teri Carter nails it.

Published in Commentary on Sep 6, 2024

5: The pain of the Georgia school shooting

Don’t avert your eyes. Feel the pain, then DO SOMETHING.

Published in Media on Sep 5, 2024

5: The Daily Wrap for Thursday, September 5

Plus a pretty good tweet about J.D. Vance

Published in News on Sep 5, 2024

5: September VOTC: What should Andy Beshear do next?

Time to weigh in on career choices for our popular governor!

Published in Polls on Sep 5, 2024

5: Do women candidates have a harder time being elected?

A political scientist explains the surprising role that gender plays in American politics

Published in Analysis on Sep 5, 2024

5: New 4-year contract approved for KY Fish and Wildlife chief who has clashed with Beshear

Even the governor’s appointees voted to rehire Rich Storm

Published in News on Sep 5, 2024

5: The best Harris-Walz plug so far

Tennessee Brando lays it out.

Published in Commentary, Media on Sep 5, 2024

4: Donald Trump: A racist with racist policies

A new film from Brave New Films

Published in Media on Sep 4, 2024

4: School vouchers are a bad choice for Kentucky students, communities, and budgets

The impact will be large and far-reaching.

Published in Commentary on Sep 4, 2024

4: The two elephants in the Trump living room

‘Donald Trump appeals to the worst undercurrent of American politics’

Published in Commentary, Analysis on Sep 4, 2024

4: No, local election officials can’t block certification of results – there are plenty of legal safeguards

Many people are worried about local officials pulling “shenanigans” with the election results. This author says there are protections in place.

Published in Analysis on Sep 4, 2024

4: Swing states prepare for a showdown over certifying votes in November

An in-depth look at the issue in Michigan and Wisconsin

Published in Analysis on Sep 4, 2024

4: Franklin judge urges mediation in dispute between Kentucky auditor and Beshear administration

And if the two sides can’t agree on a mediator, Shepherd will appoint one for them.

Published in News on Sep 4, 2024

4: Illegal voting by noncitizens is rare, yet Republicans are making it a major issue this election

Some Democrats contend it's all unnecessary and could create hurdles for legal voters

Published in Analysis on Sep 4, 2024

4: Jennifer Sierra interview, DEI at Kentucky universities, and a juvenile justice update

Sierra spoke about how important the issue of abortion rights were to her as well as all the other issues that motivated her to run for office.

Published in Media on Sep 4, 2024

3: The Daily Wrap for Tuesday, September 3

It’s about time for the starter’s gun to fire.

Published in News on Sep 3, 2024

3: Kentucky lawmaker pushes for bill to temporarily disarm in mental health crises

Commonly called “red flag laws,” a bill was introduced in the last legislative session, but never got a committee hearing. Will that change in the next session?

Published in News on Sep 3, 2024

3: Listeria outbreak linked to a Boar’s Head plant is an example of why regulation without consequences fails

Citations were issued, but nothing else was done. Then people died.

Published in Commentary on Sep 3, 2024

3: New challenge arises as Kulkarni is renominated as Democratic candidate in KY House election

LOUISVILLE — Another legal obstacle to Democratic Rep. Nima Kulkarni’s reelection was filed in Franklin Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon.  William Zeitz, a Democrat who challenged Kulkarni in May’s primary election, has joined with Dennis Horlander, a Democrat who previously represented the 40th House District, in suing election officials after

Published in News on Sep 3, 2024

3: Kentucky group addressing recent concerns on medical cannabis licensing

As medical cannabis gets closer to being a reality in the state, businesses have questions. One group is working to answer those questions.

Published in News on Sep 3, 2024

3: Medical cannabis is on the ballot in more than 100 cities/counties in Kentucky

More than 100 cities and counties have opted for a ballot referendum in November that asks voters if they want to allow businesses to operate as licensed medical marijuana growers, dispensaries, processors or compliance facilities, Joe Sonka and Justin Hicks report for Louisville Public Media. “While local governments for the

Published in Analysis on Sep 3, 2024

3: On Labor Day, remember how Kentucky GOP attacks workers, families each legislative session

Nobody knows for certain what Republicans have in store next, but there’s no doubt they will continue to attack unions and whoever they deem a political threat.

Published in Commentary on Sep 3, 2024

3: The Trump-Vance team ‘phones it in’ on Labor Day

Labor Day has come and gone. So how did the presidential contenders and their running mates spend the traditional kickoff day for fall campaigns?  “Harris and Walz blitz the Blue Wall while Trump phones it in on Labor Day” read the headline on a Labor Day story in The Independent,

Published in News on Sep 3, 2024

2: Lessons from the Knights of Labor on this Labor Day

This early union once had thousands of members across the U.S., and still has things to teach us

Published in Feature on Sep 2, 2024

30: Sign, sign, everywhere a sign

The Dems in the Purchase are fired up and ready to go!

Published in News on Aug 30, 2024

29: The Daily Wrap for Thursday, August 29

Check out the tweet from President Obama. LOL

Published in News on Aug 29, 2024

29: How many of these fascist boxes does Trump check?

Let’s look at the list.

Published in Analysis on Aug 29, 2024

29: Grossberg not welcome at local party events as embarrassments mount for Louisville Democrats

Local party joins other organizations either stepping back from Grossberg, or actively calling on him to resign

Published in News on Aug 29, 2024

29: Conservative opponents of DEI may not be as colorblind as they claim

Three studies show that racism may be at the root of anti-DEI sentiments

Published in Analysis on Aug 29, 2024

29: Labor Day report: Increased federal investment and rising union activity create momentum for more good jobs in Kentucky

Kentucky’s economy is on the move, thanks to both the Biden administration and unions across the state. KyPolicy has the receipts, and some recommendations.

Published in Analysis on Aug 29, 2024

29: Kentucky schools brace for the end of federal recovery funds as Amendment 2 threat looms

The federal funds filled the gap when the General Assembly prioritized surpluses and income tax cuts over restoring funding to public schools

Published in Analysis on Aug 29, 2024

28: The Daily Wrap for Wednesday, August 28

Drink some water while you read The Wrap.

Published in News on Aug 28, 2024

28: Democrats sue to block Georgia rules that they warn will block finalization of election results

ATLANTA (AP) — The state and national Democratic parties sued Monday to block two recent rules adopted by Georgia’s State Election Board that could be used by county officials who want to refuse to certify an election, potentially causing delays in finalizing the state’s results. The lawsuit, filed before

Published in News on Aug 28, 2024

28: Beshear criticizes DOJ report that found Kentucky violates rights of Louisvillians with mental illness

Gov. Andy Beshear questioned aspects of a new federal report that found the state of Kentucky seems to be violating the rights of people with serious mental illnesses.

Published in News on Aug 28, 2024

28: Who will represent Louisville House District 40? Clock ticking for parties to name nominees

And will Nima Kulkarni be allowed to file and run again?

Published in News on Aug 28, 2024

28: Louisville residents warn legislative task force against splitting up their school district

“Not our agenda,” said co-chair Kim Banta during the meeting.

Published in News on Aug 28, 2024

28: Erin Marshall, Andy at DNC, Grossberg should resign, Kulkarni’s issues, & more!

A completely over-the-top packed episode!

Published in Media on Aug 28, 2024

27: The Daily Wrap for Tuesday, August 27

Reminder – stay hydrated!

Published in News on Aug 27, 2024

27: Justice Department finds Kentucky unnecessarily institutionalizes Louisville residents with serious mental illness

DOJ says over-use of institutions instead of community services is not the way to handle the problem

Published in News, Press Release on Aug 27, 2024

27: Homeless sweeps are expensive, useless, and cruel, Human Rights Watch charges

The HRW report also identifies the real cause of most homelessness: the shortage of affordable housing.

Published in Analysis on Aug 27, 2024

27: Every year, Kentucky intercepts millions in child support payments owed to low-income kids and sends most of it to Washington

But Kentucky could change this to send more money directly to the families

Published in Analysis on Aug 27, 2024

27: ‘Shocked’: UK students react to removal of Office for Institutional Diversity on first day

Not only is the office itself eliminated; the school is also stopping diversity training.

Published in News on Aug 27, 2024

27: Democratic state lawmaker arrested for driving under the influence

This is Chester-Burton’s second DUI arrest in the past four years.

Published in News on Aug 27, 2024

27: Can Democrats win in rural America?

Two authors think they can. Here’s their ideas.

Published in Analysis on Aug 27, 2024

26: The Daily Wrap for Monday, August 26

“Hot enough for ya?” [punch]

Published in News on Aug 26, 2024

26: Amendment 2 would send tax dollars to church schools

The “school choice” belongs to those churches, who can choose who they let in – and who they keep out

Published in Commentary on Aug 26, 2024

26: Barr ready to release vitriolic smears to serve his political ambitions

It’s times like this that the real, do-anything-to-get-ahead Garland Hale Barr IV steps forward.

Published in Commentary on Aug 26, 2024

26: No, the world isn’t heading toward a new Cold War – it’s closer to the grinding world order collapse of the 1930s

Can we learn from that history?

Published in Analysis on Aug 26, 2024

26: ‘It’s on us:’ KY Republican slams fellow lawmakers for not funding juvenile justice improvements

Sen. Danny Carroll calls for less ‘finger pointing,’ more unity and money

Published in News on Aug 26, 2024

26: Kentucky Auditor Ball sues Beshear administration for access to computerized records of abuse, neglect

Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball has filed a lawsuit against the Beshear administration in Franklin Circuit Court in her ongoing effort to ensure the office of the ombudsman has access to information about abuse and neglect cases. This move comes after Ball and the administration have gone back and forth on

Published in News on Aug 26, 2024

23: The Daily Wrap for Friday, August 23

Plus a few reminders and updates ...

Published in News on Aug 23, 2024

23: The return of Normal

After years of abnormal, even sociopathic, behavior from one political leader, it was so good to just sit back and enjoy a political event and the party that put it on

Published in Commentary on Aug 23, 2024

23: More on why you should vote NO on Amendment 2

Not only is it unconstitutional – it’s also an economic debacle waiting to happen

Published in Commentary on Aug 23, 2024

23: LGBTQ advocates see mayor’s race as best chance yet for a Bowling Green fairness law

Patti Minter, the Democrat running for mayor, has been pushing for a fairness ordinance in Bowling Green for years.

Published in Analysis on Aug 23, 2024

23: Voters think recent GOP actions and quotes are ‘very weird’

And they’re right.

Published in Analysis on Aug 23, 2024

23: Politicians step up attacks on the teaching of scientific theories in US schools

Trying to sneak in unscientific content via the back door

Published in Analysis on Aug 23, 2024

23: Kentucky’s Judicial Conduct Commission doesn’t have authority to permanently remove judges

Kentucky’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday the Judicial Conduct Commission — the only entity authorized to take disciplinary actions against sitting judges — does not have the authority to permanently remove them from office. The ruling stems from a case involving former 42nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge Jamie Jameson, who was removed

Published in News on Aug 23, 2024

23: ‘Legal warfare’: Kentucky AG challenges Fayette County judge for third time in months

Legal experts say a series of challenges against a single judge is unusual.

Published in News on Aug 23, 2024

23: With Biden out, Comer’s next nonsensical quest? Prove Walz a Communist spy

No smoke, no fire – just Comer off on another of his quixotic, idiotic investigations

Published in Commentary on Aug 23, 2024

23: Some basics about those schools that Amendment 2 is about

Public schools are, by law, “schools for all.” How about those private schools that would take $$ from public schools if Amendment 2 passes?

Published in Commentary on Aug 23, 2024

22: The Daily Wrap for Thursday, August 22

Yes, there is political news outside of the DNC. But not a lot. <g>

Published in News on Aug 22, 2024

22: Her political future cloudy, Grimes must contend with effort to reinstate alleged ethics violations

Kentuckian attends Democratic National Convention, raises speculation about another U.S. Senate run

Published in News on Aug 22, 2024

22: A look at Gov. Andy Beshear's jam-packed week at the DNC

WASHINGTON — After auditioning as a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris, with campaign stops around the U.S., Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., was front and center as the Democratic National Convention opened Aug. 19. Beshear's primetime address on reproductive rights was just one of a dizzying

Published in News on Aug 22, 2024

22: Save public schools: Vote NO on KY Constitutional Amendment 2

It’s not about “choice” – it’s about destroying public schools.

Published in Commentary on Aug 22, 2024

22: Breaking: SCOKY rules Kulkarni primary election invalid

SOS Adams says he will re-open the primary and schedule a new election

Published in News on Aug 22, 2024

22: Vance’s values show he isn’t ‘ours’

His critique of Appalachia actually says more about himself.

Published in Commentary on Aug 22, 2024

21: The party of Joy vs the dirty old man

He has wasted Eight Years of our lives. It’s time to take our lives back.

Published in Commentary on Aug 21, 2024

21: The (Semi-)Daily Wrap for Wednesday, August 21

Miss me much?

Published in News on Aug 21, 2024

21: Beshear: Democrats trying to reverse election losses in rural America should focus on economy

Should hit Republicans on their failure to deliver on jobs, health care, and more

Published in News on Aug 21, 2024

21: The trans-panicked Repubs in Frankfort

You Repubs need to take a hint from this bathroom sign.

Published in Commentary on Aug 21, 2024

21: University of Kentucky disbanding its diversity office, president announces

The anti-DEI movement of Kentucky Republicans claims another victim.

Published in News on Aug 21, 2024

21: WKU finally follows the open-records law

A nine-year saga appears to finally be coming to an end.

Published in News, Analysis on Aug 21, 2024

21: Joe Biden’s exit line echoes one from 72 years ago

Kentucky’s Alben Barkley, affectionately known as “The Veep,” made a similar decision when the presidency was in front of him.

Published in Feature on Aug 21, 2024

19: The fake patriotism of Trump and Cameron

It’s time to stop letting Republicans claim the mantle of patriotism without actually being patriots.

Published in Commentary on Aug 19, 2024

17: To Joe Biden: Thanks and Farewell

From both sides of the aisle, gratitude for a life of public service

Published in Commentary on Aug 17, 2024

16: How a slogan about coal creates more heat than light

This “in your face” license plate doesn’t help us solve the REAL problem.

Published in Analysis, Commentary on Aug 16, 2024

16: Comer launches new BS probe against Harris

Once again, Comer embarrasses himself ... and our state.

Published in News, Commentary on Aug 16, 2024

16: Don’t vote for Trump if ...

If you need a reason not to vote for Trump, read on.

Published in Commentary on Aug 16, 2024

15: Kentucky appeals court rejects AG’s efforts to get employment records in abortion case

Calls the case a “fishing expedition in the wrong pond”

Published in News on Aug 15, 2024

15: Gov. Beshear addresses controversy around Pulaski County Schools’ position on school funding amendment

The school system advocated against the amendment on their official web site

Published in News on Aug 15, 2024

15: New Kentucky chapter of LCLAA formed, with first convention announced

The Labor Council for Latin American Advancement expands into the Bluegrass State

Published in Press Release on Aug 15, 2024

15: Comer keeps on investigating

Aaron, Kimberly and Chris welcome back Willie Carver, Jr. to this week's roundup of breaking Kentucky political news.

Published in Media on Aug 15, 2024

15: Walz is a hunter, a former soldier, and a ‘rural for real’ man on the Democratic ticket

An Iowa editor weighs in on Tim Walz as the VP candidate

Published in Commentary on Aug 15, 2024

15: Legislators discuss job barriers legal immigrants might face

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 15, 2024) — The Workforce Attraction and Retention Task Force on Wednesday heard from two legislators and others about barriers some legal immigrants face when they seek employment. Rep. Matthew Koch (R-Paris) and Rep. Nima Kulkarni (D-Louisville) testified during the meeting about those challenges and ways services might

Published in News on Aug 15, 2024

15: J.D. Vance: throwing stones from his glass house

“I think this settles it. Vance is an a—hole.”

Published in Commentary on Aug 15, 2024

14: Kentucky school district’s posts against Amendment 2 raise questions about political influence

Attorney General says his office is reviewing the posts, which were ‘pretty crystal clear’

Published in News on Aug 14, 2024

14: Kentucky justices question legislative interference in JCPS case against the state

Attorney General’s Office argues law affects an open class of school districts; board says it’s a violation of the state Constitution

Published in News on Aug 14, 2024

14: Wilanne Stangel interview, and Allison fills in again

Robert and Allison were the hosts this week, discussing a major fundraising call in Kentucky, scandals in both Louisville and Lexington, and more. During the second part of the show, Robert interviewed Wilanne Stangel, the Democratic candidate in District 69 in Northern Kentucky.

Published in Media on Aug 14, 2024

14: The results are in – Harris, Walz, and Biden

In this month’s VotC, there are no surprises, really – but the comments really help tell the tale.

Published in Polls on Aug 14, 2024

14: Harris-Walz ticket earns rave reviews from Kentucky union leaders

All across the commonwealth, union folks are excited about this ticket, and energized not just to vote but to volunteer.

Published in Feature on Aug 14, 2024

9: Home of the Innocents, plus Adam Moore

This week we had two guests! First up was Lydia Bell of Home of the Innocents, a Louisville non-profit serving children and young adults. Then, we talked with Adam Moore, the candidate for House District 45 in Lexington.

Published in Media on Aug 9, 2024

9: It Ain’t Andy (yet) w/Berry Craig

The Colonels cover lots of ground this week, then interview Berry Craig on what it’s like to do Democratic organizing in rural, ruby-red Kentucky counties.

Published in Media on Aug 9, 2024

9: Amendment 2 – Another Repub attack on public education

Voting NO on Amendment 2 is the only sensible choice.

Published in Commentary on Aug 9, 2024

8: The threat to democracy in the church down the street

There is a threat to our democracy in this country, and it could be in a church in your town. In fact, it could be in your church.

Published in Media, Bruce’s Take on Aug 8, 2024

7: The Queen of Zingers – and of serious stuff too

Because Amendment 2 is no joke.

Published in Feature on Aug 7, 2024

7: Auditions on the national and Kentucky stages

Many pols are already looking ahead to races in ‘26, ‘27, and ‘28

Published in Analysis on Aug 7, 2024

6: The Daily Wrap for Tuesday, August 6

Some really good tweets inside as well!

Published in News on Aug 6, 2024

6: Kentucky nears ‘crisis point’ as early education funding lags

Quality and access aren’t bad – but the money just isn’t there

Published in Analysis on Aug 6, 2024

6: Hillbillies don’t need an elegy, but the mountains might

Vance wears the term hillbilly like a costume, but I can see through it.

Published in Commentary on Aug 6, 2024

6: Beshear pledges support to Harris-Walz ticket, says it was an honor to have been considered

Now the question is: Will he run for something else in 2026?

Published in News on Aug 6, 2024

6: NKY women from both sides of aisle look to make gains in KY General Assembly

A record 11 women are running for the legislature from northern Kentucky. Here’s their profiles.

Published in Feature on Aug 6, 2024

6: Erin Marshall’s speech at Fancy Farm: ‘Fierce’

“It is time to have a representative that is working for you instead of working to get his face on Fox News.”

Published in Feature on Aug 6, 2024

6: KDP applauds selection of Tim Walz as Harris running mate

Via press release from KDP Frankfort, Ky.—Today, KDP Chair Colmon Elridge released the following statement after Vice President Kamala Harris selected Governor Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 presidential election.  “Through years of service in public school classrooms and as a congressman and governor, Governor Walz

Published in Press Release on Aug 6, 2024

5: Stuck bridges, buckling roads − extreme heat is wreaking havoc on America’s aging infrastructure

And it’s only going to get hotter.

Published in News on Aug 5, 2024

5: Former KY Gov. Matt Bevin’s adopted son reportedly removed from abusive facility in Jamaica

The Times of London broke this story of children sent to far-off facilities to be “re-educated.” Bevin’s son was just one of many at the facility.

Published in News on Aug 5, 2024

5: A look into the GOP platform: Part Two

Chuck Witt continues digging into what the GOP leadership says they want to accomplish

Published in Analysis on Aug 5, 2024

5: Jamie Comer rolls out his same old lies at Fancy Farm

“He sounded like a keynoter at a Q-Anon convention.”

Published in Commentary on Aug 5, 2024

5: What do you mean, the fiscal note is ‘confidential’?!?

Another example of the secrecy surrounding so much of what is done in Frankfort.

Published in Commentary on Aug 5, 2024

4: The 13 Keys to Election ‘24

We interview Dr. Allan Lichtman, professor of history at American University and author of the 13 Keys – a model for predicting who will win the presidential election. Dr. Lichtman's model has correctly predicted the winner of the presidency since 1984. What is he saying about this year’s race?

Published in Media on Aug 4, 2024

4: Republican speaker says we need to respect each other

“Attack the policy, don’t attack the people.”

Published in Feature on Aug 4, 2024

2: The Daily Wrap for Friday, August 2

A light news day on this Fancy Farm weekend. But check out the story from Berry Craig on Erin Marshall. (Be prepared for some zingers.)

Published in News on Aug 2, 2024

2: ‘I say he gets it’: UAW Louisville chapter president throws support behind Andy Beshear to be VP pick

Beshear has called himself pro-union, dating back to his days as Kentucky’s attorney general. He most recently visited the picket line at Ford’s KTP in October 2023.

Published in News on Aug 2, 2024

2: Why shouldn’t Supreme Court have a stricter, enforceable ethics code?

And Mitch McConnell’s gaslighting and bloviating doesn’t count as a reason not to.

Published in Commentary on Aug 2, 2024

2: The Iron Woman

Erin Marshall lives in Frankfort, but is campaigning all over western Kentucky – and driving her car to do it.

Published in Feature on Aug 2, 2024

2: Some food and political speaking that ISN’T Fancy Farm

At the geographical center of the state, too!

Published in Event on Aug 2, 2024

2: You need to be a poll worker! Here’s how

Sign up now while you’re reading this story

Published in Feature on Aug 2, 2024

1: The Daily Wrap for Thursday, August 1

Beshear rumors continue to fly – but there are other stories to read as well.

Published in News on Aug 1, 2024

1: A Tyson exec wrote Kentucky’s 'ag-gag' law. What could go wrong?

The Senate bill bans any kind of recording of abuses on ag facilities – thus making it almost impossible for whistle-blowers to prove their case.

Published in News on Aug 1, 2024

1: Andy Beshear’s perfect response to JD Vance makes his case to be Harris’ running mate

After years of Trumpian lies, fearmongering and divisiveness, Kentucky's governor is a welcome antidote.

Published in Commentary on Aug 1, 2024

1: ‘Confidential’: Hiding the cost of legislation from Kentuckians

Unlike most states, Kentucky does not require filed or advancing bills to be accompanied by a financial analysis. Sometimes lawmakers ask for them, and sometimes they are “confidential.”

Published in Analysis on Aug 1, 2024

1: UAW President Shawn Fain vouches for Andy Beshear to be Harris’ VP pick

“I’m a huge Andy Beshear fan,” UAW President Shawn Fain told CNN. “He’s been there with us every step of the way."

Published in News on Aug 1, 2024

1: Kim Davis is bumming us out, plus an interview w/ Teri Carter

Nate and Kimberly update us about some breaking Kentucky political news, including the former county clerk we had all hoped we’d heard the last of. Then, the crew catches up with damned good trouble-maker, writer Teri Carter.

Published in Media on Aug 1, 2024

1: Another Kentucky House candidate disqualified for error in filing papers

And for the same problem: filing papers signed by persons registered with another party

Published in News on Aug 1, 2024

1: ‘White Dudes for Harris’ – in Kentucky?

Even in deepest-red Trumpistan, there are some White dudes voting for the Democrat.

Published in Commentary on Aug 1, 2024

31: The Daily Wrap for Wednesday, July 31

A bit lighter in number of stories ... but still some important ones

Published in News on Jul 31, 2024

31: Odds for Harris’ Vice President: Beshear soars, but Shapiro leads

The betting market changed after NC Governor Roy Cooper withdrew his name

Published in News on Jul 31, 2024

31: Lawmakers join KY’s largest addiction treatment provider to oppose Medicaid payment cuts

FRANKFORT — The state’s largest provider of drug and alcohol treatment is warning that looming cuts in Medicaid reimbursement to some providers could damage efforts to curb addiction that has engulfed Kentucky — just as the state is showing improvements. “Kentucky has made significant strides in access to treatment,” Matt Brown,

Published in News on Jul 31, 2024

31: Andy Beshear apologizes to Diet Mountain Dew, plus Chris Kolb's resignation

This week, Jazmin is joined by Allison Wiseman, president of KY Young Dems

Published in Media on Jul 31, 2024

31: Franklin Circuit Judge Wingate dismisses constitutional challenge to anti-vaping law

House Bill 11 survives challenge, limits vaping products.

Published in News on Jul 31, 2024

31: Kentucky House Dems seek investigation of text messages, temporarily suspend one of their own

Rep. Daniel Grossberg has denied any impropriety.

Published in News on Jul 31, 2024

31: Trump reveals so much racism at the NABJ

Throw in some misogyny to boot, and you’ve got a typical Trump mess.

Published in Commentary on Jul 31, 2024

31: The low DQ of the Trump GOP

And we’re not talking about ice cream.

Published in Commentary on Jul 31, 2024

30: The Daily Wrap for Tuesday, July 30

Whoa – just 99 days to the election!

Published in News on Jul 30, 2024

30: ‘White Dudes for Harris’ raises more than $4 million as celebrities, running mate hopefuls stump for the VP

Follows similar Zoom calls, with the first one being “Win With Black Women”

Published in News on Jul 30, 2024

30: Committee hears from trauma network advocates, others

Interim Joint Committee on Health Services looks at loss of EMS workers

Published in News on Jul 30, 2024

30: Boone County GOP sues election finance board over ‘civil rights violations’

Suit says the KREF advisory opinion outlawing spending on constitutional amendments violates their free speech rights

Published in News on Jul 30, 2024

30: Progressive leaders endorse Beshear and Walz in letter to Harris

They also reject Shapiro of Pennsylvania

Published in News on Jul 30, 2024

30: Kentucky progressive operative launches new PAC to unify Democrats and train future leaders

Focused on Louisville this year, with plans to expand in coming years

Published in Press Release on Jul 30, 2024

30: Immigrants and crime: Some facts to ponder

Actual facts, by the way, and not the xenophobic rhetoric coming from Trump.

Published in Analysis, Commentary on Jul 30, 2024

30: How authoritarians Like Trump, Orbán, & Putin take down a free press

Trump is right now following a road blazed before him by multiple authoritarians and dictators who took over democracies in recent years…

Published in Commentary, Analysis on Jul 30, 2024

30: Rhetoric versus reality: Addressing common misconceptions about abortion

There’s a great deal of misinformation and myths about abortion. Here, a national reporter deals with eight of these misconceptions.

Published in Analysis on Jul 30, 2024

29: Democrats are the Party of Freedom

It’s time, as Dr. Bitecofer said, for the Democratic Party to reclaim its title as the party of freedom. Here is why.

Published in Commentary, Bruce’s Take on Jul 29, 2024

29: ‘Between rock, hard place:’ Will anyone ever have standing to challenge Kentucky’s abortion ban?

LOUISVILLE — Lisa Sobel thinks any Kentuckian who has a uterus should have standing to challenge the state’s abortion ban.  The Kentucky Supreme Court and, more recently, a judge in Louisville, disagree.  Meanwhile, Sobel, one of three Jewish women challenging the ban on religious grounds, says she’s left in

Published in Analysis on Jul 29, 2024

29: Biden unveils his plan to reform a Supreme Court “mired in a crisis of ethics”

Three proposed changes, all supported by a majority of Americans

Published in News on Jul 29, 2024

29: You should have seen it coming

After all, they’ve been talking about it for years and years.

Published in Commentary on Jul 29, 2024

29: Most Americans are against book banning, but Republican lawmakers are out of step

Even their own voters are opposed to these GOP bills

Published in Commentary on Jul 29, 2024

28: The racism is just starting.

Clardy: “The hoods and white sheets are going to come off.”

Published in Commentary on Jul 28, 2024

28: The coming climate crash

We interview Tom Lewis, author of "Brace for Impact," on why he thinks a climate crash is inevitable, and why he has stopped writing about it.

Published in Media on Jul 28, 2024

28: Beshear in Appalachia

Much about the people of the region, only a little about J.D. Vance

Published in News on Jul 28, 2024

28: A look into the GOP platform: Part One

Chuck Witt begins digging into what the GOP leadership says they want to accomplish

Published in Analysis on Jul 28, 2024

28: Jacqueline Coleman on why she is supporting Kamala Harris

A personal story, shared for the first time, informs her decision

Published in Commentary on Jul 28, 2024

27: Andy Beshear is 'eager' to debate 'phony' JD Vance if he's Kamala Harris' running mate

“Our debate would admittedly be a little bit personal.”

Published in News on Jul 27, 2024

27: Trump says the quiet part out loud

And this time, the mainstream media are actually reporting it

Published in News on Jul 27, 2024

27: With Biden’s exit from re-election, isn’t turn about fair play?

Also: Jamie Comer has gone from “Biden’s a criminal mastermind” to “Biden’s too befuddled to run the country.”

Published in Commentary on Jul 27, 2024

26: JD Vance’s selection as Trump’s running mate marks the end of Republican conservatism

Dwight Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan and other avatars of American conservatism wouldn’t recognize it under Trump.

Published in Analysis on Jul 26, 2024

26: Beshear’s PAC has raised $493,000, but given little so far to help other candidates

PAC’s political strategist says the plan all along has been to spend most of the money in the fall, right before the election.

Published in Analysis on Jul 26, 2024

26: Could it be ‘Andy for America’?

Nema and Aaron dig in on the big news of the day: Kentucky finding itself smack-dab in the biggest political story of the ... decade? Then bring in Kentucky Democratic Party chair, Colmon Elridge, to discuss whether Andy’s being vetted for Veep yet.

Published in Media on Jul 26, 2024

26: Thank you, Al Cross

Kentucky Hall of Fame journalist retires from UK, leaving a legacy of good journalism for rural folks and beyond

Published in News on Jul 26, 2024

26: A political tempest in an open-records teapot

But in the end, it’s abused children that are being harmed

Published in Analysis on Jul 26, 2024

25: Mixed emotions – but ready to go forward with Harris

“One of the most unselfish acts of any American president”

Published in Commentary on Jul 25, 2024

24: The Daily Wrap for Wednesday, July 24

Check out the videos in today’s post.

Published in News on Jul 24, 2024

24: This Ain’t a Slam Dunk

I'm excited! Are you excited? Great! But remember this: It ain't a slam dunk.

Published in Media on Jul 24, 2024

24: The Court v. The Voters

We interview Josh Douglas about his new book, “The Court v. The Voters” – and about voting in Kentucky and what he would change.<style> .c-topper__standfirst { display: none; } </style> <style> .c-feature-image-wrap {display:none} </style>

Published in Media on Jul 24, 2024

24: Project 2025’s plan to gut Medicare and Medicaid

Conservatives are planning to slash the health care plans that millions of low-income and senior Americans rely on.

Published in Analysis on Jul 24, 2024

24: In his tales of Appalachian life, JD Vance ignores people like me

William Turner, author of “Harlan Renaissance,” says JD Vance ignores key players in Appalachian life.

Published in Commentary on Jul 24, 2024

24: Beshear moves up in national governor approval ratings

Most popular Democrat, and #2 overall

Published in News on Jul 24, 2024

24: Earth just sweltered through the hottest day ever recorded

And 2024 is on track to be the hottest year, too.

Published in News on Jul 24, 2024

24: Andy Beshear in the Veepstakes and an interview w/ Taylor Jolly

What’s the chance of Beshear getting the VP slot?

Published in Media on Jul 24, 2024

24: Kentucky elections chief clarifies Biden ballot confusion, line of succession questions

President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign may have some asking questions about the ballot and if Kentucky law allows a change in the top of the ticket, and by extension, what would happen if Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear received the nod to be Vice President Harris’

Published in News on Jul 24, 2024

24: Kim Davis’ legal counsel moves to make her appeal a springboard for overturning marriage rights

Wants her case to go to SCOTUS as a test case

Published in News on Jul 24, 2024

24: Beshear sees a path: running through Vance

The governor was ready with a number of attack lines.

Published in Commentary on Jul 24, 2024

23: Beau talks about VP picks

See who he thinks might be the best choice

Published in Media on Jul 23, 2024

23: The Daily Wrap for Tuesday, July 23

And, a question for all of you to respond to

Published in News on Jul 23, 2024

23: KREF says county parties can’t campaign about charter school amendment

But numerous county executive committees, both Repub and Dem, have already started

Published in News on Jul 23, 2024

23: GOP attacks against Kamala Harris were already bad – they are about to get worse

But it seems that Harris can give as good as she gets.

Published in Analysis on Jul 23, 2024

23: Federal government asks court to allow enforcement of Title IX rule

Acts in response to ruling in Kentucky court

Published in News on Jul 23, 2024

23: 'Phony and fake': Beshear doubles down on Vance criticisms as VP talk heats up

Vance responds by saying Beshear “inherited the governorship from his father”

Published in News on Jul 23, 2024

23: Democratic delegates swiftly give Harris enough support to clinch presidential nomination

She needs 1,976 votes, and has over 2,600.

Published in News on Jul 23, 2024

23: Mitch, Trump, & their cronies just got taken to school

Just thinking about it makes my day!

Published in Commentary on Jul 23, 2024

22: The Daily Wrap for Monday, July 22

Guess what today’s news is mostly about?

Published in News on Jul 22, 2024

22: Would Beshear have to resign if he’s picked as the VP candidate?

SOS Michael Adams answers the question.

Published in Analysis on Jul 22, 2024

22: VP Harris cites Biden’s ‘legacy of accomplishment’ as endorsements pile up for her bid

Legislative leaders, governors, unions, state parties, advocacy groups – all joining the Harris endorsement flood

Published in News on Jul 22, 2024

22: The ACTUAL America-first politician

Steve Greenberg captures this politician in the act

Published in Cartoon on Jul 22, 2024

22: Beshear and KDP both endorse Harris

They join a growing chorus of endorsements – even as Beshear is rumored to be in the mix for the VP slot.

Published in News on Jul 22, 2024

22: Brian Clardy: ‘This changes the whole trajectory of the race.’

And the professor is very clear on whom he wants Harris to pick for VP.

Published in Feature on Jul 22, 2024

21: J.D. Vance: Play-acting at being pro-union

Donald Trump was a disaster for working people and unions. Having Vance as his VP just expands that anti-union stance.

Published in Commentary on Jul 21, 2024

21: Beshear, other Dems speak out on Biden decision

Praise Biden for a “selfless” decision

Published in News on Jul 21, 2024

21: Joe Biden ends his reelection campaign

Endorses VP Kamala Harris for the top spot

Published in News on Jul 21, 2024

19: Should Joe Biden step aside?

Should Joe Biden step aside in the race for president? After weighing the issue for some time, Bruce shares his thoughts.

Published in Media on Jul 19, 2024

19: The ‘thin hull’ of our flagship university

The University of Kentucky has an ongoing history of thumbing its nose at the open records laws. But they get snippy when called on it.

Published in Commentary on Jul 19, 2024

19: On Trump building the New York skyline

Uhm ... really?

Published in Commentary on Jul 19, 2024

18: The Daily Wrap for Thursday, July 18

The news cycle is being inundated with Biden, Trump, and RNC. But, there were a few other things of interest today – and, a really interesting poll.

Published in News on Jul 18, 2024

18: School vouchers were supposed to save taxpayer money. Instead they blew a massive hole in Arizona’s budget.

Arizona, the model for voucher programs across the country, has spent so much money paying private schoolers’ tuition that it’s now facing hundreds of millions in budget cuts to critical state programs and projects.

Published in Analysis on Jul 18, 2024

18: Voting rights at risk after Supreme Court makes it harder to challenge racial gerrymandering

Two recent Supreme Court rulings on congressional redistricting will have starkly different consequences for Black voters in the 2024 election. One ruling boosted Black voting power in Louisiana, while another decision upheld a South Carolina congressional map that the lower court had declared “illegal racial gerrymandering.” Despite these seemingly contradictory

Published in Analysis on Jul 18, 2024

18: Kentucky’s GOP is NOT the party of “fiscal responsibility”

Kimberly and Dr. Clardy share the breaking Kentucky political news of the weak, including a couple of stories that expose the Kentucky GOP as having zero fiscal responsibility, then we have a great interview for you: Molly Gene Crain, the democratic candidate for Kentucky’s 27th Senate District.

Published in Media on Jul 18, 2024

18: Real hillbillies like me don’t trust JD Vance. You shouldn’t trust him either.

In his bestseller memoir, JD Vance uses a wide brush to paint Appalachians as lazy, ignorant and unwilling to try at life.

Published in Commentary on Jul 18, 2024

18: Watch Hadley Duvall’s new ad for the Biden campaign

The young woman who made an impactful ad for the Beshear campaign has now done one for Joe Biden.

Published in Media on Jul 18, 2024

18: The Far Right must think marriage is terrible

Apparently, the only way to “save” marriage is to trap the woman once she’s in it.

Published in Commentary on Jul 18, 2024

18: Project 2025 will affect every part of life. Even weather updates

Didn’t know that predicting the weather was actually a liberal plot, did you?

Published in Analysis on Jul 18, 2024

17: The Daily Wrap for Wednesday, July 17

Some interesting pieces in the “everything else” section, so be sure to scan the entire list.

Published in News on Jul 17, 2024

17: Hate speech and kernels of corn

Don’t let the low-tech delivery system fool you – this is dangerous stuff.

Published in Feature on Jul 17, 2024

17: Majority of voters think justices Thomas and Alito should be impeached

The same survey shows support for gift bans and term limits

Published in Analysis, Polls on Jul 17, 2024

17: ‘Laws In Limbo’ & long-form articles to read

This week we talked through more bills the executive branch cannot implement due to a lack of funding and looked at four longer form articles in different outlets which you should read.

Published in Media on Jul 17, 2024

17: University president defends multicultural religious, social, and academic groups on campus

Representative asks how her son could feel welcomed at a college with no ‘activities for whites’

Published in News on Jul 17, 2024

17: Beshear says federal government should reclassify marijuana to recognize its medical uses

Letter to DEA comes as Kentucky begins accepting applications for medical cannabis outlets.

Published in News on Jul 17, 2024

17: Project 2025 is coming for your union

If Trump is elected, Project 2025 will be put into action. And included in that is an all-out attack on unions and the labor movement.

Published in on Jul 17, 2024

17: JCPS task force ignores obvious meaning of open meetings law

The work affects parents in Louisville – but the meetings are in Frankfort.

Published in Commentary on Jul 17, 2024

16: AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler responds to Trump vice president announcement

A statement from the leader of the AFL-CIO

Published in Press Release on Jul 16, 2024

15: The Daily Wrap for Monday, July 15

A number of “Tweets Worth Sharing” along with lots of news and commentary.

Published in News on Jul 15, 2024

15: Kentucky megadonor Christy Brown favors replacing Joe Biden using 'blitz primary'

“The debate brought all of the realities to a fore for me.”

Published in News on Jul 15, 2024

15: Report: Kentucky could lose $1.2 billion yearly by giving tax dollars to private schools

What if GOP legislature adopted Florida’s school voucher program? Educators worry their small districts would lose out.

Published in Analysis on Jul 15, 2024

15: Some new Kentucky laws are in limbo as governor says lawmakers failed to fund them

Beshear says he needs $153 million to do the work the bills call for.

Published in News on Jul 15, 2024

15: ‘States Rights’ means citizen wrongs

If Trump is elected, where you live will suddenly become supremely important – even life-threatening.

Published in Commentary on Jul 15, 2024

15: Cong. Morgan McGarvey’s statement on dismissal of Trump’s classified documents case

“This decision must be appealed.”

Published in Press Release, News on Jul 15, 2024

15: Biden condemns attack, while MAGAs spin up conspiracies and ignore their own calls for violence

Who said “Some people need killing!” Guess what – it wasn’t a Dem.

Published in Commentary on Jul 15, 2024

15: ForwardKY members say Biden should stay in the race

The results were not conclusive, though – just like most opinion out there

Published in Polls on Jul 15, 2024

14: Political leaders react to shooting at Trump rally

Biden: “There’s no place in America for this type of violence. It’s sick. It’s sick.”

Published in News on Jul 14, 2024

14: Watch: Joe Biden speaks about assassination attempt at Trump rally

The president said he would address the nation further on Sunday night.

Published in News on Jul 14, 2024

12: Stanford and Cravens plan joint event in Nicholasville

Are you close to Nicholasville? Then here is something you’ll want to attend.

Published in Event on Jul 12, 2024

12: ‘Unfit to rule a free people’

On July 4, we celebrated a group of everyday citizens calling their leader “unfit to be the ruler of a free people.” It is time for us to say that again about Trump.

Published in Commentary on Jul 12, 2024

11: Governor Andy Beshear endorses Adam Moore for state representative

Another endorsement for Adam Moore, running in House District 45 outside of Lexington.

Published in Press Release on Jul 11, 2024

11: Day of Action scheduled for Friday at plant in Brandenburg

UA local 502 and IBEW local 369 are on strike. This event is to support them in this effort.

Published in Event on Jul 11, 2024

11: Red, White, and Kryptonite part 4: Christian Nationalist threat to library defeated

A group of concerned citizens turned back another attack on libraries, this time in the “home of Superman.”

Published in Feature on Jul 11, 2024

11: Teamsters and Kentucky State AFL-CIO forge historic affiliation

Two of the largest labor orgs in the state create historic partnership.

Published in News on Jul 11, 2024

11: ‘Krishna, Krishna’ at graduation

Christian Nationalists have fought to have prayers at all sorts of school events. Do they have to be Christian prayers?

Published in Commentary on Jul 11, 2024

10: The Daily Wrap for Wednesday, July 10

Happy Hump Day! We’ve got some news, some analysis, some commentary, and a couple of media posts to boot. Enjoy!

Published in News on Jul 10, 2024

10: Surprise: American voters actually largely agree on many issues, including topics like abortion, immigration and wealth inequality

Americans are deeply divided on some topics, but on various policy questions, there is actually strong agreement.

Published in Analysis on Jul 10, 2024

10: ‘This is not the time to waver’ – Democrats in Kentucky affirm support for Biden

Dem leaders in both chambers spoke up in support of Biden.

Published in News on Jul 10, 2024

10: Medical cannabis facilities progressing in several Ky. communities

Elizabethtown, Radcliffe, Mayfield, and Ashland are all taking the first steps to medical MJ in their towns.

Published in News on Jul 10, 2024

10: United by their objections to Trump, congressional Dems largely close ranks behind Biden

Multiple meetings on Tuesday of Dems in Congress appeared to lead to consensus: “He’s our guy.”

Published in News on Jul 10, 2024

10: Kate Farrow interview & Andy Beshear’s big week

We talk with Kate Farrow, the Dem candidate for House in District 48, about her district, her campaign, and the issues she hopes to impact in Frankfort. Before that, we talked about Andy Beshear’s big week, which saw him become a major player in the Presidential election this year.

Published in Media on Jul 10, 2024

9: Both candidates are old. Only one has shattered presidential norms.

So many of our historical norms have been shattered by one old white man, and his name is not Biden.

Published in Commentary on Jul 9, 2024

9: No, Repubs aren’t “softening” on repro rights. They’re hiding the ball.

Beau of the Fifth Column lays out what the Republicans are REALLY doing about abortion and other reproductive rights, instead of what the media is SAYING they are doing.

Published in Media, Commentary on Jul 9, 2024

9: Extreme heat waves broiling the planet in 2024 aren’t normal: How climate change is heating up weather around the world

Globally, each of the past 13 months has been the hottest on record for that month.

Published in Analysis on Jul 9, 2024

9: Kentucky auditor, cabinet clash over access to child abuse database as new law takes effect

The Auditor’s office is supposed to monitor child support enforcement, while CHFS is in charge of actually doing the enforcement. Thus, the turf war.

Published in News on Jul 9, 2024

9: Should Biden step aside? Dems in western KY share their thoughts

Just like Dems all over the country, those in the Purchase are torn. Here’s what they said.

Published in Analysis on Jul 9, 2024

8: The Daily Wrap for Monday, 7/8

“All the news that’s fit to print ... today” – plus, two announcements

Published in News on Jul 8, 2024

8: U.S. Supreme Court sets stage for industry lobbyists to write health, safety, and environmental rules

How would you feel about a chemical plant being able to write its own pollution rules? Guess what – SCOTUS just made that possible.

Published in Commentary, Analysis on Jul 8, 2024

8: National abortion ban splits the Trump campaign and Republican activists writing the party platform

Seeing the backlash to the Roe decision, the GOP and Trump are trying to “soften” their stated platform.

Published in News on Jul 8, 2024

8: Biden tells congressional Dems he is staying in the race, urges end to speculation

Kentuckian U.S. Rep. Comer calls for investigation of president’s doctor

Published in News on Jul 8, 2024

8: Clarence Thomas should thank President Joe Biden

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas owes Joe Biden some serious thanks. Here’s why.

Published in Commentary on Jul 8, 2024

8: The looming threat of Christian Nationalism

One facet of this fall’s presidential election is the rise of Christian Nationalism and what that movement wants to achieve. This column is from an organization opposed to those plans.

Published in Commentary on Jul 8, 2024

7: Christian Nationalists accelerate their plan to dismantle public education

State legislatures are passing bills to erode church-state separation in public education programs throughout the US.

Published in Commentary on Jul 7, 2024

6: His old pal Epstein

Trump knew Epstein back in the day. Is there more to know about their time together?

Published in Commentary on Jul 6, 2024

5: The Daily Wrap for Friday, 7/5

Are you ready for the weekend? Yeppers, me too.

Published in News on Jul 5, 2024

5: Louisville Starbucks baristas file for election, as demand for union at coffee giant continues to grow

Holiday Manor workers join growing movement of more than 10,500 Starbucks partners at 460+ stores nationwide calling for voice on job

Published in on Jul 5, 2024

5: Despite Reagan example, if Biden stays in race let’s hope he’s right

Ronald Reagan had a debate performance similar to Biden’s. Yet, he still won re-election. Bill Straub wonders if the Reagan example holds in 2024.

Published in Commentary on Jul 5, 2024

5: The Supreme Court Hall of Shame

Dred Scott. Plessy. And now, “Trump v The United States.” A decision which will go down in infamy.

Published in Commentary on Jul 5, 2024

5: KFTC sues; Adams responds

KFTC says KY law violates voters’ rights. Adams calls KFTC a “fringe left-wing group.”

Published in News on Jul 5, 2024

5: KY Republican HQ building fund tops $3.2 million, most from corporations with lobbying interests

Pfizer, AT&T, Verizon, Boeing – all interested in helping RPK with their building program.

Published in News on Jul 5, 2024

5: Despite what some politicians say, crime rates are decreasing

Kentucky homicides decline for third straight year; robbery, burglary also down

Published in Analysis on Jul 5, 2024

3: The Daily Wrap for Wednesday, 7/3

“Bad news on the doorstep ...”

Published in News on Jul 3, 2024

3: President Biden and the post-debate crisis

The “crisis” surrounding the Biden debate performance is NOT the biggest crisis facing our country. Ken Wolf explains.

Published in Commentary on Jul 3, 2024

3: Recovery CEO gives big to support Democrat Beshear and a host of Republicans

More than a half-million dollars in political contributions over the last decade from Tim Robinson, his companies and associates

Published in Analysis on Jul 3, 2024

3: Colleen Davis interview, SB 151 implementation drama, and two lawsuits

This week Colleen Davis joined Robert and Jazmin to discuss her run for House District 31 in Louisville. Before that, Robert discussed the stalled implementation of SB 151, and Jazmin discussed two lawsuits: Jewish women suing over Kentucky's abortion laws, and KFTC suing about the voter rolls.

Published in Media on Jul 3, 2024

3: Beshear to attend Democratic governors meeting at White House in person

As discussion continues about the possibility of Biden dropping out, Beshear will meet with the president tonight.

Published in News on Jul 3, 2024

3: Biden debacle brings Beshear forward

It seemed obvious that Andy Beshear was making plans for 2028. Has that timeline moved up?

Published in Commentary on Jul 3, 2024

3: License to kill

The phrase takes on new meaning now.

Published in Cartoon on Jul 3, 2024

2: Despite ‘rough’ debate, Beshear still backs Biden in presidential election

Kentucky governor says he will support the president ‘as long as he continues to be in the race’

Published in News on Jul 2, 2024

2: Judge dismisses challenge to Kentucky’s abortion ban

The judge said the plaintiffs lacked standing to bring the lawsuit.

Published in News on Jul 2, 2024

2: Kentucky’s process for purging voter rolls challenged in federal court

Secretary of State Adams says changing it now would ‘sow chaos’ in a presidential election year

Published in News on Jul 2, 2024

2: A dark, dark day for American democracy

Today the United States Supreme Court overthrew the central premise of American democracy: that no one is above the law.

Published in Commentary on Jul 2, 2024

1: A saying, SCOTUS, and the homeless

The Supreme Court says it’s okay to put people in jail for being homeless. Beau points out a different take on that issue.

Published in Commentary, Media on Jul 1, 2024

1: The Supreme Court’s imperial presidency is now here – not just rhetorically, but in fact

Six Republicans on the Supreme Court just gave Trump - should he become president again - Putin-like powers.

Published in Commentary on Jul 1, 2024

1: Epidemiologist: Gun violence is a public-health issue

Gun violence is now the #1 cause of death of children. If a disease was causing this many deaths, wouldn’t we call it a public health crisis?

Published in Analysis on Jul 1, 2024

1: McGarvey statement on SCOTUS presidential immunity ruling

Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s Trump v. United States ruling, deciding that former presidents have immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts.

Published in Press Release on Jul 1, 2024

1: Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts – an interview w/ Rachel Bitecofer

What do Dems need to do to win this fall? We talk with Dr. Rachel Bitecofer, author and strategist, on why Dems have to change their strategy in order to save democracy.

Published in Media on Jul 1, 2024

1: Elite cities have solid public transportation. Apparently, Louisville isn’t one.

It’s time for The Ville to face facts: our public transit system is bad, and getting worse.

Published in Commentary on Jul 1, 2024

1: Kentucky’s incarceration rate among highest in the world

Kentucky puts six times as many people behind bars as the UK, and nine times as many as Italy.

Published in Analysis on Jul 1, 2024

1: Modern-day ‘Comstocks’ look to police travel, information as another strategy to end abortion

Activists’ latest move is to use the dormant 1873 anti-obscenity law to challenge state abortion-rights ballot initiatives ahead of November

Published in Investigation on Jul 1, 2024

29: My take on the debate

Did you watch the debate? Berry Craig did, and he has some thoughts to share.

Published in Commentary on Jun 29, 2024

27: Is Andy Beshear musing about possibilities ahead? The White House?

Our re-elected governor is making some moves that hint of higher office. Bill Straub examines the moves, and his chances.

Published in Commentary on Jun 27, 2024

27: Why Trump cannot win: Part Four – the great poll faults

The final installment of a four-part series by Tom Lewis, journalist, editor, and author of multiple books. In this article, he looks at the polls, and why they are not capturing the reality of this race.

Published in Analysis on Jun 27, 2024

26: British LGBTQ+ ‘Unity’ train is union built and union crewed

A Pride Unity train in the UK? Berry Craig captured it in his trusty Nikon, then got the story to go with it.

Published in Feature on Jun 26, 2024

26: Feeling stuffy in that echo chamber?

Getting out is good for you, good for Kentucky, and free of charge

Published in Commentary on Jun 26, 2024

26: Why Trump cannot win: Part Three – the Third Decision

The third of a four-part series by Tom Lewis, journalist, editor, and author of multiple books. In this article, he looks at the third decision voters must make, and why Trump is forcing them to choose someone else.

Published in Analysis on Jun 26, 2024

25: The Ten Commandments v. Trump

Looking for a good response to the theocrats putting the Ten Commandments in the classroom? Ivonne Rovira has you covered.

Published in Commentary on Jun 25, 2024

25: The Daily Wrap for Tuesday, 6/25

LOTS of good tweets in today’s Wrap!

Published in News on Jun 25, 2024

25: Kentucky abortion rights advocate speaks on national television with Vice President Harris

Hadley Duvall appeared with Harris on the “Morning Joe” show on MSNBC.

Published in News on Jun 25, 2024

25: Beshear endorses Kate Farrow for House 48

Kate Farrow, running against Ken Fleming for House district 48, gets the endorsement from the governor.

Published in Press Release on Jun 25, 2024

25: Why Trump cannot win: Part Two, the rules of the game

The second of a four-part series by Tom Lewis, journalist, editor, and author of multiple books. In this article, he looks at what it takes to win, and how Trump is doing none of those things.

Published in Analysis on Jun 25, 2024

24: The Daily Wrap for Monday, 6/24

Better late than never, amirite?

Published in News on Jun 24, 2024

24: Democrats test whether Andy Beshear’s appeal is transferable — in Kentucky and beyond

Beshear is getting attention from those who think he could be a candidate for national office. Next month he will give the keynote address for an Iowa Democratic Party dinner.

Published in News, Analysis on Jun 24, 2024

24: Exclusive: DNC moves ahead on all-virtual roll call for Biden presidential nomination

Not only is the roll-call being done virtually, the DNC is also creating an online portal for feedback on the campaign platform.

Published in News on Jun 24, 2024

24: Reproductive rights rallies held across the state

On the two-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, advocates for reproductive rights met in rallies across the state

Published in News on Jun 24, 2024

24: SCOTUS agrees to hear case challenging laws that ban gender-affirming health care for minors

Kentucky’s law banning such care, and others like it, could be overturned, depending on what the court decides.

Published in News on Jun 24, 2024

24: New group working to make Boyle County more resilient

A group has formed in Danville with the specific goal of making their county more resilient in the face of the climate crisis and all the changes it will bring. We speak with Kathy Miles and Dan Nolet about the impressive start this group has made.

Published in Media on Jun 24, 2024

24: Why Trump cannot win: Part One, the playing field

The first of a four-part series by Tom Lewis, journalist, editor, and author of multiple books. In this opening article, he examines the current playing field for the election.

Published in Analysis on Jun 24, 2024

24: The upcoming debate debacle

Read the rules for the debate ... then stop and think about Trump. Think the word “debacle” applies?

Published in Commentary on Jun 24, 2024

22: Evangelicals, negative partisanship, and Trump

Why do evangelicals, who supposedly are concerned about morals, continue to support Trump in overwhelming numbers?

Published in Commentary on Jun 22, 2024

22: Groomers

Where are the real groomers?

Published in Cartoon on Jun 22, 2024

22: Think our unemployment benefits are too high? Think again.

Repubs are constantly going on about how much we “waste” on unemployment benefits. Perhaps they should see this graph.

Published in Analysis on Jun 22, 2024

20: Kentucky election officials say noncitizens aren’t voting in the state

This fall, we’re voting on a constitutional amendment to say that non-citizens cannot vote. Apparently, they already aren’t.

Published in News on Jun 20, 2024

20: Heather Crabbe interview, LMPD chief suspended, & more

This week Jazmin and Robert spoke to Heather Crabbe, the Dem candidate in House District 64. She's a former public defender, law school administrator, and is running hard for this seat. Also, two really bad stories about sexual harassment, abuse, and assault within LMPD.

Published in Media on Jun 20, 2024

20: We're saying goodbye to the wrong old guy

Aaron, Kimberly & Doug discuss the breaking political news of the weak, including a sad milestone for Progress Kentucky. Then, we’ve got an exciting interview with Ira Shapiro, the author of “The Betrayal: How Mitch McConnell and the Senate Republicans Abandoned America.”

Published in Media on Jun 20, 2024

20: Repubs, power, and a really bad bill

If expert after expert told you that a proposed bill was a bad idea, why would you vote for it anyway? That’s what KY Repubs did this year. Let’s learn why.

Published in Commentary, Bruce’s Take on Jun 20, 2024

20: Summary of changes to election finance laws

If you are a candidate or a treasurer for a campaign or committee, you need to keep up with changes to the laws. Here’s a list of recent changes prepared by KREF.

Published in Explainer on Jun 20, 2024

19: A Democratic Socialist wins in Kentucky (!)

A card-carrying member of Democratic Socialists of America won a seat on Louisville's Metro Council. How did he do it, and what was his message that propelled him to a decisive victory?

Published in Media on Jun 19, 2024

18: The Daily Wrap for Tuesday, 6/18

A bunch of news and other stories – plus two I especially want you to share.

Published in News on Jun 18, 2024

18: Today is #ShowYourStripes Day – and these stripes bring bad news

Know anyone who has trouble accepting the reality of the climate crisis? Perhaps these graphs can help them “get it.”

Published in Analysis on Jun 18, 2024

18: Kentucky attorney general opposes syringe exchanges despite evidence of their efficacy

The grant for the exchange was approved without the approval of the AG’s representative.

Published in News on Jun 18, 2024

18: Judge blocks Biden Title IX rule in 6 states, including Kentucky

A federal judge in Kentucky blocked a new Title IX rule that would have shielded LGBTQ+ students from discrimination.

Published in News on Jun 18, 2024

18: McConnell’s finagling with courts has fueled real concerns about legitimacy of judiciary

“McConnell is the person who singlehandedly did more to destroy Senate norms of comity and respect, to help Donald Trump evade accountability, and to steal and pack the Supreme Court with people who should not be sitting on the court.”

Published in Commentary on Jun 18, 2024

18: Three headlines show spin of some news sites

Do you know if your news and information sources are objective? Or, do they lean left or right?

Published in Explainer on Jun 18, 2024

18: Judicial watchdog criticizes Beshear’s involvement in Kentucky Supreme Court election

The committee warned in a letter that the governor’s endorsement blurs judicial and partisan lines in nonpartisan race.

Published in News on Jun 18, 2024

18: HB5 is ‘emotion-based legislation’

Overcrowded jails and prisons will become even more crowded. Costs will soar. And crime won’t go down. These are the results of the GOP’s “tough on crime” debacle.

Published in Commentary on Jun 18, 2024

18: Kentucky suddenly halts plan to send millions of gallons of industrial wastewater to river

Kentucky’s Division of Water gives out “off-permit authorizations” for one-time discharges into the state’s rivers. This one got pulled after a lawsuit was threatened.

Published in News on Jun 18, 2024

17: KY Dems celebrate CCBB&J at fund-raising dinner

And a good time was had by all!

Published in News on Jun 17, 2024

17: Bad news, good news for KY Dems

As the KY Democratic Party was about to hold its big fundraising dinner, Bruce shared some thoughts about the bad and good news for the party.

Published in Media, Bruce’s Take on Jun 17, 2024

17: How Donald Trump worked to destroy America’s labor unions

Trump says he is a “friend of the working class” – but he’s anything but. Read on to learn why.

Published in Commentary on Jun 17, 2024

17: UK continues its anti-transparency tradition

The university’s motto: “That’s for us to know, and you to never find out.”

Published in Commentary on Jun 17, 2024

15: Lynn Conway has passed.

You have probably never heard of Lynn Conway. But she was important for a number of accomplishments, and her story is important to share.

Published in Feature on Jun 15, 2024

14: The GOP’s unrelenting attacks on women’s rights: This is just the beginning

There’s way too much celebrating around the unanimous SCOTUS decision yesterday which The NYT characterized with the headline, “Supreme Court Maintains Broad Access to Abortion pill.” It didn’t…

Published in Commentary on Jun 14, 2024

13: PSA – Pay attention to heat index this weekend to save your life and the lives of others

Don’t understand the heat index and why it’s important? Read on – your life could depend on it.

Published in Explainer on Jun 13, 2024

13: U.S. Supreme Court rejects attempt to limit access to abortion pill

The court did not make a final ruling, though; they remanded the case because the plaintiffs did not have standing.

Published in News on Jun 13, 2024

13: How’s Democracy doing in Kentucky?

Kimberly, Doug and Martina cover the breaking political news from Kentucky, and then interview Hadley Duvall, the heroic sexual abuse survivor who reclaimed her story and helped swing last year’s elections. Finally, we close out with a critical call to action to protect public education.

Published in Media on Jun 13, 2024

13: Thoughts on Sam Alito’s DGAF Justicehood

An excellent column by Josh Marshall on the absolute necessity for resilience in these times.

Published in Commentary on Jun 13, 2024

13: An FAQ about Trump’s felony convictions

If you’ve got questions about Trump’s latest trial and his 34 felony convictions, we’ve got answers! All courtesy of Indivisible San Francisco and their excellent Explainer.

Published in Explainer on Jun 13, 2024

12: Let’s talk about those Southern Baptists

This week is the annual SBC conference. Let’s talk about what happened there.

Published in Media, Bruce’s Take on Jun 12, 2024

12: The Daily Wrap for Wednesday, 6/12

The news summary for paying members of Forward Kentucky, plus other stuph.

Published in News on Jun 12, 2024

12: Louisville mayor places LMPD chief on administrative leave for her handling of sexual harassment allegation

Some are saying that another TV station had a story ready for 6 PM news with more allegations.

Published in News on Jun 12, 2024

12: Countdown to General Election ’24: Key updates from Campbell and Boone counties

Here’s a breakdown of the latest election news from these two counties.

Published in News on Jun 12, 2024

12: Kiana Fields and Aaron Currin interviews

This week Jazmin and Robert interviewed two candidates: Kiana Fields, who is running in Senate District 17, and Aaron Currin, who is running in House District 65.

Published in Media on Jun 12, 2024

12: A bizarre KREF report

Campaign finance reporting is a pain. We know it’s necessary, but it’s still a pain in the middle of a busy campaign. But doing it poorly – or REALLY poorly – can wind up being much more of a pain.

Published in Analysis on Jun 12, 2024

12: I got help. Now I give back. That’s how a healthy society should work.

If lawmakers slash the social safety net any further, millions of stories like mine won't be possible.

Published in Commentary on Jun 12, 2024

12: Are you watching a right-wing TV station?

Check our list to find out.

Published in Analysis on Jun 12, 2024

11: The Daily Wrap for Tuesday, 6/11

Lots of snippets, plus a statement from President Biden.

Published in News on Jun 11, 2024

11: Just had to share this statement from President Biden

Issued after Hunter Biden convicted of three felonies related to purchase of a gun.

Published in Feature on Jun 11, 2024

11: House Democrats step up to try to stop Project 2025 plans for a Trump White House

The more people learn about Project 2025, the more determined they are to stop it.

Published in News on Jun 11, 2024

11: Grayson County teachers rally for wages in protest for higher pay

Other counties approved much bigger raises for their teachers.

Published in News on Jun 11, 2024

11: Federal judge hears arguments in Title IX lawsuit in Lexington

Kentucky and other states are fighting the rule, since it protects trans students.

Published in News on Jun 11, 2024

11: Kentucky congressmen react to Hunter Biden conviction

Comer, Massie, and Barr all weighed in.

Published in News on Jun 11, 2024

11: KY to use $12M to boost internet access in underserved communities

The Beshear administration put together a “digital equity plan” that was approved by the federal government.

Published in News on Jun 11, 2024

10: The Daily Wrap for Monday, 6/10

Some news, some tweets, some commentary – and a different Bruce’s Take video.

Published in News on Jun 10, 2024

10: The Inexorable Crisis

There is a crisis coming to Kentucky. It is inexorable, and certain. You can ignore it, you can pretend it doesn't exist – or you can demand that our elected officials pay attention and prepare.

Published in Media, Bruce’s Take on Jun 10, 2024

10: The Republican hubris in courting Black voters

After decades of doing all they can to suppress the Black vote, Repubs now claim Blacks should vote for them.

Published in Commentary on Jun 10, 2024

10: Swim coach scandal reveals value of open records

UK wasn’t forthcoming about their swim coach and the allegations against him – so John Cheves of the Herald-Leader used our open records laws to get at the truth. Without those laws, it would all still be a secret.

Published in Commentary on Jun 10, 2024

10: Heat waves are making restaurant kitchens unsafe. Workers are fighting back.

The combination of hot kitchens and heat outdoors are making it dangerous to work in a restaurant kitchen.

Published in Analysis on Jun 10, 2024

10: Election workers worry that ‘threats’ task force isn’t enough to keep them safe

The task force has been in place since 2021, but some election workers and supervisors say it’s not doing enough.

Published in News on Jun 10, 2024

10: Supreme Court ruling may override part of Safer Kentucky Act

Laws to fine or jail the homeless may become moot, depending SCOTUS ruling.

Published in News on Jun 10, 2024

10: Newest Biden campaign ad

Apparently, it really upset Donald Trump. Good.

Published in Media on Jun 10, 2024

8: January 6 and February 6

So here’s Yale historian Timothy Snyder’s warning to the Trump true believers: “You think this is going to be your strongman. But he’s not going to be your strongman. He’s going to be his own strongman.”

Published in Commentary on Jun 8, 2024

7: The Daily Wrap for Friday, 6/7

TGIF! But even on a Friday, the news keeps coming.

Published in News on Jun 7, 2024

7: Report exposes Christian Nationalist threats to democracy in the U.S.

Per the report, 2023 saw the “highest number of active anti-LGBTQ+ and white nationalist groups” ever recorded.

Published in Analysis on Jun 7, 2024

7: Doing the right thing isn’t on Barr’s agenda – but he’s not alone

Andy Barr is saying and doing all he can to win Trump’s approval and possible endorsement. (And a VP slot?) And, he’s not alone.

Published in Commentary on Jun 7, 2024

7: SCOKY: Kulkarni disqualified

Attorneys disagree on what’s next for the race for the seat.

Published in News on Jun 7, 2024

7: Kentucky Republicans help Trump tear down the system

Trump has long been running on lies, and now Kentucky Republicans are facilitating those lies.

Published in Commentary on Jun 7, 2024

7: Ohio gives $2 billion away to private schools. Do we want that for Kentucky?

That giant sucking sound you hear? That is charter schools and voucher programs across the country, draining money from your public schools.

Published in Commentary on Jun 7, 2024

6: In honor of my father on this day

A remembrance of a 20-year-old on D-Day

Published in Feature on Jun 6, 2024

6: The Two-Daily Wrap for Thursday, 6/6

Eighty years ago ...

Published in News on Jun 6, 2024

6: New Federal rule tightens black lung regs, but KY laws make diagnosis harder

Kentucky’s rules limiting number of healthcare professionals able to diagnose black lung makes applying for compensation by miners increasingly difficult. Currently, the entire state has one pulmonologist legally qualified to assess for the disease.

Published in News on Jun 6, 2024

6: U.S. Senate GOP prevents contraception access bill from moving ahead

Democrats in D.C. try to pass bill to protect access to birth control, but Repubs vote against it.

Published in News on Jun 6, 2024

6: NKY governments wrestle with allowing medical MJ in their cities

With medical cannabis coming soon, cities have to decide how to deal with zoning and licensing issues. Here are four NKY cities that are doing just that.

Published in News on Jun 6, 2024

6: Brandon Long interview, Scottie Scheffler’s case dismissed, and KY Repubs react to Trump

This week, Kentucky House candidate Brandon Long talked to us about his candidacy in Northern Kentucky, then Robert and Jazmin discuss Scottie Scheffler's case and talk about Kentucky Republicans' reaction to Donald Trump's conviction.

Published in Media on Jun 6, 2024

6: 3rd District constituents to deliver open letter to McGarvey

Letter urges immediate restoration of funding for UNRWA and to stop aid to Israel until it opens the Gaza borders to humanitarian aid.

Published in Press Release, Event on Jun 6, 2024

6: What does KY’s GOP think about their CONVICTED FELON?

Aaron, Kimberly and Dr. Clardy review the Kentucky political establishment's responses to the historic jury decision last week, then talk with Blair Haydon, the executive director of Emerge Kentucky, an important group changing the electoral landscape of our commonwealth.⁠

Published in Media on Jun 6, 2024

5: My old Sunday School teacher, and 80 years ago

Eighty years ago, thousands of young soldiers stepped onto the beaches of France. Berry Craig remembers one of them.

Published in Feature on Jun 5, 2024

5: The whiny 77-year-old toddler

All his life, Trump has claimed that anything not going his way was “rigged.” Remind you of anything?

Published in Commentary on Jun 5, 2024

5: Emerge Kentucky announces graduates of the class of 2024

Twenty-four graduates in 2024!

Published in Press Release, News on Jun 5, 2024

5: Are you mad at Biden?

Here’s a memo to progressives who still say they won’t vote for the guy they slam as “Genocide Joe.”

Published in Commentary on Jun 5, 2024

5: Same basic crime. Why such different reactions?

Well-known Dem Jerry Lundergan was found guilty of basically the same campaign finance crime as Donald Trump. So why is the reaction of the two parties so different?

Published in Commentary on Jun 5, 2024

4: The Daily Wrap for Tuesday, 6/4

Reactions to Trump’s verdict, and to the responses by Repubs. Plus, a new Bruce’s Take.

Published in News on Jun 4, 2024

4: Majority of voters approve of Trump’s guilty verdict

Contrary to what some pundits are saying, the majority of voters say the trial was fair and the verdict was deserved.

Published in Analysis on Jun 4, 2024

4: Don’t panic!

Worried about the fall election? Ivonne Rovira says not to panic. Remember – Felonius Trump is in charge of his campaign. What couldn’t go wrong?

Published in Commentary on Jun 4, 2024

4: Kentucky Republican officials denounce Trump conviction, with one big exception

Outgoing state Sen. Whitney Westerfield was one of the only GOP officials in Kentucky to not denounce Trump’s conviction, and instead criticize his colleagues for undermining faith in the justice system.

Published in News on Jun 4, 2024

3: Swingers, loyalists, cowards, and cultists

Let’s talk about swingers, and loyalists, and cowards, and cultists, and what they’re all going to do this fall.

Published in Media, Bruce’s Take on Jun 3, 2024

3: The Daily Wrap for Monday, 6/3

Pretty slow news day for Kentucky politics – so there’s time to read some good analysis work.

Published in News on Jun 3, 2024

3: Multiplying trauma: Kentucky set to add more kids to its troubled juvenile jails

Against the advice of experts, Republicans increased penalties for juveniles. Sarah Ladd looks at the trauma that awaits our children in our troubled juvenile justice system.

Published in Analysis on Jun 3, 2024

3: Multiple Trump witnesses have received significant financial benefits from his businesses and campaign

Witnesses in the various criminal cases against the former president have gotten pay raises, new jobs and more. If any benefits were intended to influence testimony, that could be a crime.

Published in Investigation on Jun 3, 2024

2: Project 2025: Creating an American Dictatorship

Think “it can’t happen here”? Guess what – it’s already being planned.

Published in Commentary on Jun 2, 2024

1: Guilty: Is Trumpism a movement or a cult?

It’s an important distinction, because you confront each differently.

Published in Commentary, Analysis on Jun 1, 2024

1: No vaccinations? When vaccines annually prevent six million deaths?

So why is Typhoid Thomas Massie so opposed to them?

Published in Commentary, Analysis on Jun 1, 2024

1: John Yarmuth’s 2008 speech on racism and KY Dems

Still relevant and still important

Published in Feature on Jun 1, 2024

31: The Daily Wrap for Friday, 5/31

Lots of reaction to Trump’s 34 guilty verdicts – plus a few other topics of interest.

Published in News on May 31, 2024

31: Republican insurgents gain (a little) traction

Al Cross takes a look at the gains by the “Liberty” candidates, and what those could mean for both the GOP and KY Dems.

Published in Analysis on May 31, 2024

31: Guilty! The 34-count conviction

A summary of the verdict and the responses from both Trump and President Biden.

Published in News, Analysis on May 31, 2024

31: Views on Trump’s verdict, from across the pond and at home

Two different locations, two different opinions.

Published in Commentary on May 31, 2024

31: Pledging allegiance to their corrupt commander, KY Republicans quickly kneel to convicted felon

The Kentucky GOP falls in line, genuflecting as they go.

Published in Commentary on May 31, 2024

31: A new name for Trump

A very shareable image from Nick Anderson

Published in Cartoon on May 31, 2024

30: The Daily Wrap for Thursday, 5/30

Lots of news stories, analysis, commentary, and pod/video-casts today. Plus, a dead-on cartoon about the Supreme Court.

Published in News on May 30, 2024

30: Kentucky joins Biden push to modernize electric grid

As part of the program, Kentucky will get technical and financial assistance to modernize its power grid.

Published in News on May 30, 2024