Commentary
Articles commenting on current events, issues, and persons from a progressive viewpoint.
Louisville’s new body cam policy gets one thing wrong
Parts of the new body cam policy released by Mayor Greenberg are laudable. But, as Amye Bensenhaver points out, the policy has one significant flaw.
Are You a CHINO (Christian in Name Only)?
Are you a CHINO? Taking off on Jeff Foxworthy: You might be a CHINO if ...
How urgent is the climate crisis?
Is the climate crisis really that urgent? Or, is it in fact the most critical problem facing humankind?
Is Trumpism a cult? You decide.
For years now, we’ve been using the word “cult” to describe Trumpism and Trumpists. It’s an interesting pejorative, but is it accurate? A recent poll from CBS News, plus other recent events, may shed some light on that question.
Let’s talk about who won the debate.
Beau of the Fifth Column weighs in on the Repubs on stage last night, and names the winner of the debate, especially for voters under 30.
The epidemic of WhatAboutism in the GOP
Our illustrious Congress-Critter from the 1st District is leading the field in whataboutism. Bill Straub explains what to do about it.
What Daniel Cameron didn’t say when he rolled out his ed plan
Did you read Daniel Cameron’s “education plan”? Did you see anything in it about vouchers to take money from public schools and give it to private ones? Guess what – you didn’t.
Repubs ignore open-records laws, and it backfires on them
This is a story about public records, timely access denied, calculated deception, and breach of public trust.
Jesus was a wimp?
Apparently, “love your neighbor” and “turn the other cheek” are liberal talking points.
Bill Straub: Time marches on for everyone; has it finally passed Mitch McConnell by — after 38 years?
Could it be that, after 16 years as the Senate Repub leader, McConnell is losing his fast ball?
Analyzing Beshear vs Cameron
Bill Straub and Al Cross weigh in on this fall’s main event.
The race for governor: Will culture trump politics again?
According to Beshear, “This race is the difference between vision and DI-vision.”
A tale of two speeches
The contrast could not have been more striking: Cameron with smear after smear, and Beshear with accomplishment after accomplishment.
Supreme Court proving it needs ethics rules, as other branches of government have
The Supreme Court is awash in alleged ethical misconduct, yet refuses to deal with its own dirty linen. It’s time for Congress to act.
Your Republican Bingo card for Fancy Farm
For those of you who watch the political speaking at this weekend’s Fancy Farm, we thought it might be fun to have your own Bingo card of Republican talking points and memes.
