Offering treatment to drug users instead of arresting them reduces crime and addiction
New research into police diversion programs shows effectiveness at reducing drug use, homelessness, and crime.
Analysis
Articles that dig into an issue, policy, or story, and present relevant research and insights.
Summer 2023 was the hottest on record – yes, it’s climate change, but don’t call it ‘the new normal’
Summer 2023 has been the hottest on record by a huge margin. Heat waves cooked Europe, Japan, Texas, and the Southwestern U.S. Phoenix hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit for a record 54 days, including a 31-day streak in July. Large parts of Canada were on fire. Lahaina, Hawaii, burned to the ground.
Beshear far outraises Cameron. But that’s only part of the money story.
Spending by outside groups likely to keep Republican challenger competitive in Kentucky governor’s race.
The 2024 US House is the Democrats’ for the taking
We’re still 13 months from the 2024 election. But just like you can see hurricanes coming before they strike land, Murfster says he can see the Dem storm coming for 2024. Read on to see why.
The election denial movement could threaten rural voting
Experts are voicing concern over the election denial movement, which threatens to disrupt improvements in how votes are cast, counted, and reported in rural America.
Revealed: The shocking GOP plan to dismantle the American government
If the Repubs win in 2024, they will implement “Project 2025” – their plan to seize control of our nation and transform it into an authoritarian state.
History rhyming in Russia
In Russia, a brutal dictator has a possible rival murdered. Berry Craig takes us through the rhyme of history.
Pandemics, masks, and open meetings
Is requiring a mask to attend a public meeting a violation of the open meetings laws? Our courts are weighing in; Amye Bensenhaver explains.
Kentucky climate risk: The series
This is the home page for our series on climate risk in Kentucky. Each article in the series will link from this page.
Our state’s climate change risk, by counties
Now that we have laid out the risk to each of our counties from climate change, it’s time to paint the overall picture. What is our overall risk level?
The risk of extreme heat in Kentucky due to climate change
The heat is coming – of that there is no doubt. Are we preparing? Are we even thinking about it?
Happy IRAnniversary!
The Inflation Reduction Act is only 1 year old, but its climate provisions are getting more and more popular, even among Repubs. Here’s the numbers.
The risk of wind damage in Kentucky due to climate change
When looking at the climate crisis, it is rare to get good news. But when it comes to the risk of wind damage in our state, we get some of that rare good news.
The risk of wildfires in Kentucky due to climate change
Most of Kentucky is not facing a serious risk of wildfires. But some parts of the state definitely are. So the question is: Are we ready?
The risk of flooding in Kentucky due to climate change
The first in a series of five articles on climate change risk in Kentucky. The series will be available to only our paying members until Tuesday, August 22nd.
“I will fully fund public education, including transporting your kid to school.”
Perry Bacon of “Bluegrass Beat” interviews Emilie Blanton, a teacher in Louisville, about the bus situation, funding, and the real motives of some of the harshest critics.
