Bruce’s Take
Essays by our publisher, Bruce Maples
My fellow Americans: Who the hell are you?
The question I’ve been asking since last Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Let’s talk about those Southern Baptists
This week is the annual SBC conference. Let’s talk about what happened there.
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.
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.
Who REALLY has power in Frankfort?
It's time to tell the truth about who REALLY has power in Frankfort -- and the three ways YOU can make a difference there.
On the mayor and LMPD losing their most valuable asset
It's time to talk about Mayor Greenberg, the Louisville police department, and the loss of their most valuable asset.
On political parties putting their thumbs on the scales
Should voters choose the person they want to represent their party in the general election? Or should the party?
AG Coleman sets lawsuit record. Who’s he trying to impress?
And I thought Daniel Cameron was bad.
SB 93 – a Really Bad Bill
A bill that not only goes after DEI in the schools (incorrectly defined), but also goes after "belonging." And, that gets rid of trauma-informed programs in the schools.
