The Arkansas fight for transparency – a model for Kentucky
The bi-partisan forces supporting transparency won a victory in Arkansas. Can we in Kentucky do the same in 2024?
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Mitch and Joe, tell us more
Two of the most important leaders in the country are over 80. Yet, we know very little about the state of their health, including their brains. Al Cross says we deserve more.
Arkansas sets the bar; will Kentuckians respond?
Arkansans set a high bar for Kentuckians in responding to their governor’s direct assault on the state’s public records law, and their message is clear: Stop putting the public’s interest last yet again.
MAGA high priest gets his history exceptionally wrong
Rand Paul, a high priest in the MAGA cult of selfishness, used an outlandish statement to endorse Daniel Cameron. Berry Craig corrects his ignorance.
So many prayers. So little action.
Many of our legislators claim to be “pro-life” – but when it comes to saving lives from guns, they take no action. At what point do prayers need to get legs?
A message from young voters in Kentucky
Young adults are paying attention to this election, with specific concerns on their mind. Who do they think will address those concerns? The people in the picture above.
Bill Straub: House Republicans are moving along, without sufficient evidence, on Biden impeachment
Tail-Gunner Jamie Comer and House Squeaker Kevin McCarthy are trying to impeachment blood from a turnip, and Bill Straub calls them on it.
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.
Good News: Biden lowers drug prices for seniors
Joe Biden and the Dems in DC are taking action to lower drug costs, which pretty much everyone supports. Why did Republicans vote against this?
Let’s talk about Canada, the US, and red states
Beau of the Fifth Column talks about Canada warning its citizens to be careful if traveling to red states in the U.S. (Note: That includes Kentucky.)
Beshear vs Cameron? The choice is obvious.
Bruce’s Take: Beshear is by far the best choice for governor this year. But in case you’re not convinced, here are some clear-cut reasons.
A thread on worker power in Kentucky
The KY Center for Economic Policy posted a thread on X/Twitter calling out the growing power of unions in Kentucky. This Labor Day weekend, it’s time to celebrate Unions in Kentucky!
Mitch McConnell, 81, has served long and truly, but shouldn’t he come clean about his health?
Our senior senator is not getting any younger – and lately, evidence of that fact has become more and more evident. Bill Straub says it’s time for McConnell to be transparent about his health.
Cameron gets panned
Quoting Dr. King is one thing. Living like Dr. King is something else entirely.
Do you know what your members of Congress are doing?
At one time, all the major news outlets in the state had reporters in D.C. to cover our Congress-folk. No more. So, how much do you really know about what they are up to?
Real-life nightmares are the new normal under extreme abortion laws like Kentucky’s
The nightmare scenarios are no longer hypothetical; they are happening now, in states all across the U.S. – including Kentucky.
