Commentary
Articles commenting on current events, issues, and persons from a progressive viewpoint.
Jamie Comer: A talking point in human form
The Jamie Comer Rule: Close your eyes and shout your talking points as loud as you can.
Dear Rep. Maddox: If you really want to reduce gun violence, here’s what you should do
An intelligent response to Savannah Maddox’s gun bills.
Bensenhaver: I will not celebrate Sunshine Week this year.
“Sunshine Week has become a Hallmark holiday — a Valentines Day for those who lament the fact that they have none — a Bosses Day for those who lament the fact that they do.”
Rep. Kim Banta: ‘Parental rights’ bills miss the mark
Two former teachers explain why these five bills will do harm across our state.
Note to legislators: How to codify bigotry in 8 easy steps
Since GOP leges are working hard at writing bigotry into our laws, Kimberly Kennedy has a plan for them.
What’s so dangerous about books?
When was the last time a child died from reading a book?
Republican lawmakers are taking Kentucky back to education’s bad old days
It’s perplexing until you remember that demagoguery has always thrived on parched, narrow minds
Jamie Comer is following in the footsteps of another 1st District representative
The parallels are interesting – and disturbing.
Bill Straub: Jamie Comer is on a misguided, multifaceted roll indeed — and he’s in over his head
The response to our own Jamie Comer across DC: “Where in the hell does Kentucky come up with these guys?”
Aid to Ukraine: a Marshall Plan 2.0
It’s time to remind the Republicans of what they used to stand for.
Republican shenanigans in Frankfort
They’ve been bending and flaunting the rules and good governance for years – but now it’s gotten worse.
Two education bills: Froth versus Substance
Would we could just blow the froth away, and focus on the substance.
Repubs push bill to cause more teen suicides
A new level of performative hatred by the right wing
We’re not the ‘Democrat’ Party
You may think the difference doesn’t matter. You might change your mind if you knew the backstory.
