Does voting really matter anymore?
If the GOT (Grand Old Trumpers) won’t accept the results anyway, why vote?
Commentary
Articles commenting on current events, issues, and persons from a progressive viewpoint.
Ulysses S. Grant’s 1875 speech nails it
As we consider the challenges facing our nation, a voice from the past presciently addresses the issues of today.
Democrats need Real Republicans to help save the Republic
It’s going to take a broad coalition to stop our slide toward an autocratic takeover.
Andy Beshear, the Mel Ott of Kentucky
Andy Beshear proved that nice guys can, indeed, finish first.
This is a circus, dear readers, and Gomer Comer lies and flirts with pornography
Jamie Comer may be getting desperate for attention. Why else enter a picture of someone in the nude into the committee records?
When it comes to MLK, they only know one line
Many Republicans will be quoting Dr. Martin Luther King this weekend. Unfortunately, they will quote the only line they know – and ignore the rest of Dr. King’s words, and life.
Republicans, it’s time to stop sniveling
Kentucky Republicans have looked more traditional than Trumpian – at least, until the recent RPK resolution. Al Cross says it’s time for the Trumpers to stop.
Cameron says he’s fighting ‘woke’ – but he’s really just helping rich people get richer
Gerth: “If Cameron hasn’t figured out that he’s fighting against the very principles that have allowed him to succeed in life by now, it’s doubtful if he ever will.”
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.
Three questions to ask James Comer this week
Time for Comer to answer these three questions.
Louisville’s non-commitment to open records
Thousands of open-records requests are languishing in Louisville – and Mayor Greenberg hasn’t been effective in fixing the problem.
Daniel Cameron to the rescue, tilting at ‘woke’ windmill to save the ‘American Way’
Move aside, Don Quizote – Daniel Cameron is on the move.
Top Ten open government stories of 2023 (part two)
Attacks on open government continued in 2023 – and the Open Government Coalition continued to fight back. Here is their list of the top ten stories in that fight from 2023.
The KY General Assembly: where transparency goes to die
“Secrecy is the freedom zealots dream of.” – Bill Moyers
Top Ten open government stories of 2023 (part one)
Attacks on open government continued in 2023 – and the Open Government Coalition continued to fight back. Here is their list of the top ten stories in that fight from 2023.
